Long-Haul LTL Truck Driver

Description

Position at FloForm Countertops

Required immediately, our Winnipeg Branch is seeking a Long-Haul LTL Truck Driver

FLOFORM Countertops is a Canadian company with its head office in Winnipeg, MB and has 16 branches and 5 manufacturing facilities located in Western Canada and the Pacific Northwest. FLOFORM manufactures, sells and installs over 20,000 premium surface countertops a year. Established in 1961, FLOFORM is proud to be one of Canada’s Best Managed Companies.

POSITION SUMMARY:

Our Long-Haul LTL Driver is responsible for transporting LTL goods to and from branches and suppliers in accordance with their set route in Canada.

Desired Skills & Experience:

• Must have and maintain Current Class 1 commercial driver's license
• Forklift certification upon hire
• High School Diploma or equivalency
• 5 years experience of long-haul driving
• 1 year of experience with step deck, double drop or flatbed freight required
• Knowledge of highway and road regulations
• Valid work permit
• Basic math skills
• Must be able to lift 100lbs assisted
• Able to drive for long extensive periods of time
• Must have a clean driving record and a clear criminal record
• Must be comfortable driving in winter conditions

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Safely operates flatbed, semi-truck to transport countertops in a long-haul setting
• Follows set trip route and reports on location as required
• Sets route schedule
• Safely operates a forklift and obtains certification
• Loads and unloads cargo
• Records cargo deliveries
• Refuels and cleans vehicle to maintain proper maintenance and housekeeping standards in vehicle
• Reports road incidents to supervisor
• Follows traffic laws
• Follows accident procedures if necessary
• Maintains all paperwork associated with trips and turnover to supervisor at end of shift
• Reports mechanical problems to maintenance personnel
• Plans routes using GPS system
• Maintains a positive attitude with customers both internal and external
• Commercial driver’s license must be kept up to date at all times
• Regular out-of-town and overnight travel throughout Canada
• Other duties as assigned

FLOFORM is proud to offer the successful candidate:

• Wage negotiable DOE
• Medical and dental benefits
• RRSP Matching

FLOFORM Countertops offers a positive and fun working environment that rewards those who share in our mission: “To consistently provide our customers the best counter-top purchasing experience available.”