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Delivery Driver
full-time•Richmond
About this role
Neptune Fresh Produce Inc.
Join one of the BEST teams in the Industry
At Fresh Start Foods you'll find qualified professionals that stand out with their experience and understand that customers are at the centre of everything we do.
We are seeking individuals:
- Who are customer centric
- Who are able to deliver on their commitments
- Who value individual excellence and collective performance
- Who care and give back - sustainable agriculture, the environment, corporate citizenship
- Who go above and beyond to provide options for our customers
- Who understand the foodservice/hospitality/retail business and bring extensive knowledge and experience
Fresh Start Foods Canada Ltd. was founded in 1993 to provide Foodservice Customers with a fresh alternative. An outstanding supply network, efficient distribution, and our thoroughly modern processing plant are all part of our commitment to provide the freshest fruits and vegetables possible.
Fresh Start Foods is currently hiring a full time Delivery Driver who is eager to work in a fast paced team oriented work environment in our Richmond, BC location.
Position: Permanent, Full-Time
Schedule: Monday to Friday, with potential overtime on Saturday
Shift: 5:30 am to finish
Salary: $25/hr (paid on a weekly basis!)
Duties & Responsibilities:
Deliver all produce products in a safe and professional manner
Perform and complete pre-truck inspection forms (i.e. check tires and fluid levels)
Ensure the preloaded truck includes all tools for success during the route (pallet straps, hand cart, pen, clipboard, load bars and all necessary paperwork)
Ensure refrigerated trucks maintain the required temperatures throughout the delivery
Accurately document and complete proof of delivery, driver delivery log and track the temperature of the truck
Handle customer complaints and returns of unwanted product
Collect cheques upon delivery
Follow computer-based RoadNet from Gordon Food Services
Requirements:
Class 5 unrestricted driver’s license with clean driver’s abstract
Ability to work well under pressure and adapt quickly to changes in priorities
Ability to lift up to 50 lbs
Experience driving a three or five-ton truck is preferred
Basic understanding of the cold chain process is preferred
Basic understanding of technology is an asset
Knowledge of the food industry is an asset
Familiarity with routes and the lower mainland is preferred
Fresh Start Foods offers a range of benefits, including:
- Comprehensive health and dental benefits (including vision, prescription drugs, disability, and extended health coverage)
- Registered Retirement Savings Plan (RRSP) Matching Program
- Annual Profit Sharing Bonus
- Weekly paychecks
- Employee Family Assistance Program
- Opportunities for career advancement
- Employee Recognition Programs
- Company-sponsored events (Family Picnic, Staff Celebration, BBQs)
- Training opportunities
- Annual Safety Boot Allowance Program
- Full-time hours
- A team-oriented work environment
We thank all applicants for their interest, however only those selected for the next stage will be contacted. Fresh Start Foods is an equal opportunity employer who strives to provide an inclusive work environment that involves everyone and embraces the diverse talent of its people. All qualified applicants and employees will receive consideration for employment, or in terms or conditions of employment, without regard to any enumerated or analogous grounds of discrimination, including race, religious beliefs, colour, gender, gender identity, gender expression, physical disability, mental disability, age, ancestry, place of origin, marital status, source of income, family status, sexual orientation or status as a qualified individual with disability.
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What you'll do
- The Delivery Driver is responsible for delivering produce products safely and professionally while ensuring the truck is properly loaded and maintained. They will also handle customer complaints, document deliveries, and ensure compliance with temperature requirements.
About Fresh Start Foods Canada Ltd.
Fresh Start Foods continues to be the leading value added and fresh produce supplier in Canada. Building on 25 years of growth and success, we understand the importance of satisfying the essential stakeholders in your business.
We ensure that high quality and value is delivered from field to table. We understand the critical nature of fresh produce to your offering and work diligently to ensure you are able to exceed your customers expectations.
With several well positioned locations in both Eastern and Western Canada, we are truly national and well positioned to deliver the freshest product possible.
Fresh Start Foods has two additional companies within our food family, J.G. Fruits and Vegetables in Montreal distributes both whole and fresh cut fruit, vegetables and other related products. Our Eating New Creations facility in Mississauga focuses on meeting retail and food-service needs in the manufacturing and assembly of salad & meal kits, a variety of portioned salads, sandwiches, fruit cups and other portioned fresh and dry products. Fresh Start Foods continues to grow and innovate, serving food service and retail customers from coast to coast!
At Fresh Start Foods you'll find qualified professionals that stand out with their experience and understand that customers are at the centre of everything we do.
We are seeking individuals:
Who are customer centric
Who are able to deliver on their commitments
Who value individual excellence and collective performance
Who care and give back - sustainable agriculture, the environment, corporate citizenship
Who go above and beyond to provide options for our customers
Who understand the foodservice/hospitality/retail business and bring extensive knowledge and experience
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Frequently Asked Questions
What does a Delivery Driver do at Fresh Start Foods Canada Ltd.?
As a Delivery Driver at Fresh Start Foods Canada Ltd., you will: the Delivery Driver is responsible for delivering produce products safely and professionally while ensuring the truck is properly loaded and maintained. They will also handle customer complaints, document deliveries, and ensure compliance with temperature requirements..
Is the Delivery Driver position at Fresh Start Foods Canada Ltd. remote?
The Delivery Driver position at Fresh Start Foods Canada Ltd. is based in Richmond, British Columbia, Canada. Contact the company through Clera for specific work arrangement details.
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