Class 1 Truck Driver - FT Local / Animal Feed (Armstrong)

Otter Co-Op

  • Armstrong, BC
  • Permanent
  • Full-time
  • 22 days ago
  • Apply easily
Otter Co-op is now hiring for a Full-Time Truck Driver for our Feed Mill located in Armstrong, BC.Who we are:Otter Co-op is a diverse and growing organization, serving the Lower Mainland, Fraser Valley and BC Interior since 1922. With over 100 years in business and over 1000 in our team, we are proud to be a locally owned and community minded member of the neighbourhoods we live, work and play in. We operate three food and pharmacy stores (including one with a fashion and hardware department), thirty-one Angry Otter liquor stores, two feed mills, two bulk petroleum facilities, the Angry Otter Tap & Forno and Brewery in North Vancouver, the Highwayman Pub in Abbotsford, the Highwayman Pub in South Surrey and twenty-five gas station/convenience stores. To learn more about who we are and how you can help bring our brand to life, visit us at .What you’ll do:
  • Hauling and delivering bulk animal feed to customer locations within BC
  • Complete all pre and post trip inspections daily, communicating when any repairs are required
  • Confirm the nature of each delivery and any special considerations prior to leaving
  • Maintain positive working relationships and communicate regularly with Dispatch/Office Staff
  • Ensure all commercial driving regulations and safety protocols are followed
  • Maintain high standards of workmanship and safety
  • Contribute to the team in living the corporate Values of Integrity, Community and Excellence
  • Perform other duties as assigned
Why it matters:Our team provides a range of products and services to support our member-owners. Through the work that we do, we help to build, fuel, feed and grow Western Canadian communities together.Who you are:You are looking for a career in Feed Manufacturing Operations and:
  • 3+ years verifiable commercial driving experience preferred
  • Valid Class 1 Drivers Licence with air brakes endorsement required
  • Must be licensed to drive standard transmission Class 1 vehicles
  • Training at an approved driver training school is preferred
  • Highway experience is an asset
  • Must have a clean driver’s abstract (to be updated annually)
  • General understanding of agriculture business and/or farming background an asset
  • Strong customer service, interpersonal and communication skills
  • Motivation and ability to work under pressure and in a busy work environment is required
  • Must be committed to a SAFE working environment
  • Able to perform physical job duties including lifting, pushing, and pulling up to 50 lbs.
  • Schedules will vary with shifts from Monday to Saturday, but must be flexible to work 5 full shifts a week (8 hours each) between 6:00am to 6:00pm as needed
This is a safety sensitive position and is subject to pre-employment drug and alcohol screening.What’s in it for you:
  • Competitive Wages
  • Wage increases based on hours worked & meeting expectations in the position
  • Annual bonus program for all eligible team members
  • Team discount on Gas, Liquor, Food, Fashion, Hardware, Feed & Restaurant purchases
  • Co-op Membership with an annual dividend payment on qualified purchases
  • Education Assistance Program
  • Learning opportunities, to grow and develop and to foster a culture of teamwork and innovation
Otter Co-op is committed to a diverse and supportive working environment based on our Core Company Values of Integrity, Community and Excellence. We embrace diversity and inclusion, and we’re working to create a workplace that is as diverse as the communities we serve. We support and provide an environment that allows all to bring their whole selves to work.We thank all candidates for their interest; however, only those selected to continue in the recruitment process will be contacted...keywords: trucking, commercial, driver, class 1, air brakes, long haul, short haul, delivery driver, city driver, farming, agriculture, bulk feed, super b, super train, tandem, tri-axle, Langley, Surrey, Aldergrove, Fraser ValleyPowered by JazzHR

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