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AZ Driver
Summary
Title:AZ Driver
ID:1342
Department:Operations
Job Type:Full Time
Location:Toronto
Description

About Us

Wakefield Canada Inc. is an industry leading Canadian company that manufactures, distributes and markets category-leading products for the automotive, commercial heavy-duty, and industrial markets including Castrol, the #1 brand of passenger car motor oil in Canada, and the “Super Clean” cleaner-degreaser brand.

Why Join Us?

  • Platinum Member, Canada’s Best Managed Companies
  • Entrepreneurial spirit with a focus on Innovation and Collaboration
  • Competitive Base Pay and Incentive programs
  • Company paid Comprehensive Extended Health and Dental Coverage
  • Company Contributed Pension Plan
  • Health and Wellness Programs
  • Education and Training support
  • Diverse and Inclusive Culture
  • Employee Focused and Flexible Work Environment
  • Active contributor to charities including Canadian Tire Jump Start, Sick Kids Hospital, Daily Bread Food Bank and Women’s Habitat.
  • We work hard but we also like to have fun; Summer BBQs, food and ice cream trucks, social activities, contests, ticket giveaways for major sporting events and more!

The Opportunity

The primary objective of the AZ Driver is to safely and efficiently transport and unload package and bulk goods between Wakefield and the client.  

 What You Will Do:

  • Liaise with dispatcher and organize daily packaged goods & bulk shipments using Wakefield fleet of trucks.
  • Participate in and successfully complete Bulk Delivery Training
  • Perform all required package and warehouse duties
  • Attend Safety and Compliance Seminars and constantly strive to maintain a safe working environment.
  • Long distance and overnight driving during multiple day deliveries may be required as may overtime due to run schedule, weather, or work volume.
  • Receive and follow direction from the Team Lead
  • Special projects participation as required.
  • Any other duties which may be assigned from time to time

What We Need:

Competencies:

  • Must be self-motivated, conscientious, and able to work well with others
  • Motivated to see projects through to completion
  • Organized and able to effectively prioritize tasks at hand
  • Ability to manage workloads in a busy work environment and be flexible to change (flow to the work)
  • Must be in good physical condition to adequately manage physical aspects of tasks
  • Ability to work independently and be self-driven without supervision
  • Takes responsibility to “own the job” and demonstrates integrity in all aspects of the work
  • Team player who demonstrates respect for others and is performance driven to achieve departmental goals and objectives
  • Exceptional communication skills with a focus on customer service
  • Superior analytical and rationalization skills
  • Familiarity and comprehension of all work instructions and standard operating procedures
  • Ability to work overtime on a daily basis or as may be required to meet operational demands
  • Ability to acquire the skills required to deliver bulk oil and successfully complete Wakefield’s Bulk Truck Training requirements
  • Ability to maintain/acquire proficiency in relevant regulatory training and certifications as required by position such as, but not limited to, WHMIS, Canadian Transportation of Dangerous Goods (TDG)

Education/Experience:

  • Minimum Grade 12, or equivalent, required
  • Good reading comprehension, writing and mathematical skills
  • Ability to operate a manual transmission
  • Class AZ License with a clear Driver abstract
  • Required to successfully pass an aptitude test to demonstrate the required competency level and demonstrate continuing competency in the position
  • Demonstrated proficiency in the Canadian Transportation of Dangerous Goods (TDG) and US Department of Transportation (DOT) requirements is an asset
  • Must have, or be able to acquire, the skills required to successfully demonstrate basic PC skills and a proficiency in internet navigation
  • Comprehensive geographical knowledge of the province, especially main highways and major cities currently serviced by the Wakefield fleet.

 

Wakefield Canada strives to provide equal opportunity to qualified individuals with disabilities and, as such, we are committed to offering reasonable accommodation during the hiring process. If you require special assistance or accommodation, please contact Human Resources at 416.252.5511.

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