Leis Pet Distributing Inc., is a privately owned company with a warehouses and offices located in Moncton, New Brunswick and Wellesley, Ontario. As a full line distributor of pet food and accessories, we deliver to a network of over 800 independent Retail Pet Food Stores throughout central and south-western Ontario, northern and eastern Ontario and the Maritime Provinces. We recently celebrated our 27th year in business with the opening of a 49,000 square foot expansion to our now 125,000 square foot warehouse facility in Wellesley. Come and join a dynamic team and help us build the future!

We are currently seeking a full-time, permanent Truck Driver/Warehouse Material Handler to join our Operations team.

Location: 1315 Hutchison Road

A Snapshot of the job:

Reporting to the Operations Manager, the Truck Driver/Warehouse Material Handler is responsible for:

Transporting finished goods such as pet food, supplies and accessories by truck from our warehouse to our customers’ retail stores
Providing a high-level of customer service when interacting with store personnel
Collecting cheques, cash and credit request forms from stores
Inspecting vehicles for mechanical items and safety issues and perform preventative maintenance
Planning routes and meeting delivery schedules
Documenting and logging work/rest periods and kilometers spent driving and retain fuel/toll receipts
Complying with truck driving rules and regulations (size, weight, route designations, parking and break periods) as well as with company policies and procedures
Maneuvering trucks into loading or unloading positions
Collecting and verifying delivery instructions
Reporting defects, accidents or violations
Some days may be required to support as a Driver Helper or in the Warehouse performing material handling/order picking duties

What we have to offer you:

An opportunity to join a growing team in an industry that is rapidly expanding
A comprehensive company paid benefit plan after 3 months of employment
A company matched RRSP program
A paid day off to celebrate your birthday
A fun, “family”, pet-loving environment

What you will bring:

Ideally will have proven work experience as a truck driver however we are willing to train a new driver who recently obtained their DZ or AZ license
Strong interpersonal skills and customer service skills
Hands on experience with electronic equipment and software a strong asset(GPS, AVL units, CB etc.)
Extensive knowledge of applicable truck driving rules and regulations
A clean Driver’s abstract
Adaptability and foresight to handle unexpected situations (traffic, weather conditions etc.)
DZ License or AZ License

We thank all applicants for their interest in exploring employment opportunities with Leis Pet Distributing Inc. however only those selected for an interview will be contacted. Leis Pet Distributing is committed to Employment Equity and maintaining a diverse workforce. Job applicants with a disability who require reasonable accommodation for any part of the application or hiring process can contact Robyn Voin, Human Resources Manager. Reasonable accommodations will be determined on a case-by-case basis.

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Benefits:

Disability insurance
Discounted or free food
Extended health care
Life insurance
RRSP match
Vision care

Schedule:

10 hour shift
Day shift
Monday to Friday
No weekends
Overtime

Supplemental pay types:

Overtime pay

Work Location: One location

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