Conestoga Meats

Transportation AZ Driver PM

JOB DESCRIPTION

Conestoga Meat Packers located in Breslau, Ontario is a vertically integrated processor of premium quality, fresh pork. Our Company is owned and supplied by a co-operative of over 160 Southern Ontario family farmers. All of our farmers got into the processing business because they wanted to supply the Canadian market with the same wholesome, delicious pork their own families were enjoying.
AZ Drivers are a critical part of our success in building relationships with our customers through courteous, on-time, and accurate deliveries.

KEY ROLES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

Shunt trailers and shipping duties, as required
Safely operate all equipment required to complete assignments
Deliver product to customers on time and maintain a high level of customer service
Complete all necessary paperwork, including Bills of Lading and invoices
Complete all pre-trip inspections; identify and report any vehicle deficiencies
Drive defensively at all times and adhere to all regulatory requirements
Unload trailers with pump truck
Communicate with Conestoga Meats dispatch
The position is 4 days a week, 10 hours
Ensures compliance with health and safety policies and procedures as outlined in the Health and Safety Manual:
Report, and where possible, correct unsafe acts, practices and/or conditions.
Report all injuries.
Make suggestions to improve the safety program
Required to identify and report any hazard(s) in their workplace
Required to report any accidents, injuries requiring first aid, health care, lost time injuries, occupational diseases or incidents
Use PPE as required
Operate assigned equipment is a safe manner.
Ensures safe and clean work environment maintained

MAJOR CONTACTS / ORGANIZATIONAL RELATIONSHIPS:

Internal:

Supervisors
Lead Hands
Senior Management
Peers

External:

Customers

QUALIFICATIONS:

Personal value set that corresponds to Conestoga Meats Company values
Grade 12 education or equivalent
Holds a valid AZ License
Good verbal communication skills (oral & written)
Strong interpersonal skills / team orientation
Ability to be flexible and learn new tasks
Ability to make decisions

WORKING / ENVIRONMENTAL CONDITIONS:

Temperatures; Hot/cold environment. Wear appropriate PPE. Recognize the early signs of heat/cold stress.
Slippery ground/floor. Pieces of product, wood on the floor/wet floors inside trailer/plant. Ice and wet ground in inclement weather. Be aware of your surroundings, check tread on footwear and maintain good housekeeping in units.
Ergonomic: Potential awkward postures and heavy forces to lift and carry boxes of product. Know the amount of weight you are about to lift. Ask for assistance, if required, when the weight is too heavy.
Work areas have a potential for congestion and moving vehicles (forklifts, jitneys, etc.)

Why Work at Conestoga Meats?

Growing company with opportunity to grow with team and department
Stable full-time hours; no rotating shifts
Competitive benefits package for you and your family at 3 months of service
Pension plan and company matching at 1 year of service
Floater day given on top of vacation days
Diverse workforce; translation of communication materials into 8 languages
Discounts on quality pork products
Employee assistance program (financial assistance, mental health resources)
Social Committee events (food trucks, gifts, games)
BBQ's and wellness programs
On-site training and company provided equipment
Employee scholarship program and English courses