Job Overview:

Responsible for driving a UNFI vehicle safely and delivering products to customers. Loads and unloads the truck in a safe and timely manner according to UNFI procedures. Minimizes delays and reports problems. Picks up supplies from vendors.

Job Responsibilities:

• Performs pre and post trip inspections of vehicle utilizing knowledge of safe and effective loading and handling procedures.
• Reviews paperwork for completeness and accuracy.
• Delivers and unloads products utilizing equipment including ramps, lift gates, pallet jacks, load bars and other devices which assist delivery.
• Verifies piece count, leaves the appropriate paperwork and secures the required signatures and store stamps (when applicable) on delivery documents.
• Operates vehicle safely within UNFI guidelines minimizing accidents, traffic violations and complaints from the public.
• Reports any accident immediately to the Transportation Manager.
• Keeps vehicles well maintained, safe, and secure. Reports any defects promptly to the Transportation Manager.
• Completes related paperwork.
• Addresses and resolves customer problems as appropriate.
• Attends mandatory drivers meetings, training or administrative sessions as required.
• Maintains the Company’s professional reputation to customers, the public and company employees.
• Performs duties in accordance with HACCP and Safe Quality Food (SQF) policies and procedures appropriate for location.
• Assumes other related duties as required or assigned.

Physical Demands:

• Manual lifting up to 50 lbs on occasion; must be able to hand bomb and break down skids.
• Working environment - ranges from noisy, moisture, dust, and/or fumes.
• When needed - bending, kneeling, pushing, pulling, reaching above and below the shoulder, standing, walking, and sitting to drive a vehicle.

Qualifications:

Education & Certifications:

• Possession of a valid, provincially appropriate DZ Driver's License for the vehicle(s) being driven.

Experience:

• At least 6 months - 1 year of previous experience operating a truck(s) similar in size to the truck(s) that will be driven in the role.
• Previous experience with Tailgate and Reefers required.
• Previous Handbombing experience required.
• Previous experience working with an ELD device (i.e. Samsara).
• Clean driver's abstract.

Required Knowledge:

• Knowledge of provincially specific transportation and driving laws and mandates.
• Good written and verbal communication skills in English.
• Solid understanding of receiving and shipping functions.
• Good time management skills.
• Detail Oriented - proficient with basic administrative tasks (Paperwork, filing, etc.)

Skills & Abilities:

• Good written and verbal English communication skills
• Good math skills
• Solid understanding of receiving and shipping functions
• Able to lift up to 50 lbs as well as break down skids or “hand-bomb”
• Good time management skills 
• Strong computer skills

As a condition of employment, the incumbent will be required to undergo:

• A criminal background check
• MVR search