Silliker Glass
- Borden-Carleton
- On-site
- $25.00 - $30.00 per hour
- Posted: April 11, 2024
- 42.5 hours per week
- Starts: As soon as possible
- Permanent
- Expires: April 30, 2024
- 1 Vacancy
- 309093
Job Description:
To apply, please email resume and cover letter to HR@sillikerglass.com
Delivery Truck Driver
Career opportunity awaits. Come join our growing team as one of Atlantic Canada’s leading glass companies. Founded in the early 1960’s, this family-owned private enterprise has evolved from a commercial and industrial glass installer, to a modernized, multilocation supplier of glass to Atlantic Canada and beyond. The company manufactures, tempered glass, insulated glass units, commercial windows, entrances and storefront systems. Our continued investment in our people, equipment, and facilities has allowed us to grow to over 100 employees who all take pride in delivering quality glass in a timely manner to our customers throughout Eastern North America.
Title: Truck Driver Reporting to: Shipping Manager Location: 167 Industrial Drive, Borden-Carleton, PE
Compensation package: $25/hr to $30/hr, Overtime starts at 44 hrs per week, Group Benefits (Life, AD&D, Health, Dental), Meal Allowances, 2% DPSP plan, Company cellphone provided, Credit card provided, Hotel Accommodations
Roles and Responsibilities:
- Safely and efficiently operate automatic straight trucks and tractor-trailers to transport goods and materials to various destinations in Atlantic Canada and the State of Maine
- Safely handle glass and rearrange racks with the shipping clerks as needed
- Be conscious of delicate product being delivered (Racks of Glass) and chose your routes and unloading methods accordingly
- Perform pre-trip and post-trip inspections of the vehicle and forklift to ensure both are in good working condition
- Load and unload cargo using appropriate equipment, such as forklifts, ensuring proper handling and securing of the load
- Follow all traffic laws, regulations, and company policies while on the road
- Maintain accurate records of deliveries, mileage, and any incidents or accidents that occur during transportation
- Ensure delivery slips are signed by customers and appropriate copies left and returned with you back to the plant
- Always inquire about empty racks left with customers and return these with you as appropriate
- Communicate effectively with shipping manager, customers, and other team members to coordinate delivery schedules and resolve any issues that may arise
Qualifications:
- Valid Class 1 commercial driver’s license
- Proficiency in operating a forklift for loading and unloading cargo
- Knowledge of freight transportation regulations and procedures
- Strong attention to detail and excellent time management skills
- Ability to work independently with minimal supervision
- Excellent communication and customer service skills
More information:
- Equipment: Freightliner straight trucks, International Tractors, Loadmac and Moffett Forklifts
- Shipping clerks available to accompany on runs depending on volume and weather
- Monday to Friday. Most customer locations open 8am-5pm to receive deliveries. Routes to be split between drivers each week to ensure you’re home in your own bed at least 2 of 4 nights per week:
- Borden to Moncton/Port Elgin – Daily Run
- Borden to Summerside and Charlottetown – Daily Run
- Borden to Bathurst – Daily Run
- Borden to Halifax – Daily Run
- 2-day Cape Breton Run
- 2-day Southern NS Run
- 2-day Northern NB/Peninsula Run
- 2-day Maine Run
- 2-3 day NB Run (Sussex, Saint John, St. Stepen’s, Fredericton, Woodstock, Edmundston, Return)
To apply, please email resume and cover letter to HR@sillikerglass.com