Class 1 Driver
900 Maughan Rd, Nanaimo, BC V9X 1J2, Canada Req #405 Wednesday, September 11, 2024
West Coast Reduction Ltd. - Nothing Left Behind
- At West Coast Reduction, nothing is important to us. Because when there’s nothing left – that is when we’ve done our job. We collect food waste and by-products from food producers, like farms, restaurants, bakeries and even supermarkets, transforming them into ingredients used in animal feed, renewable energy and thousands of other products we use every day. Our efforts contribute to a sustainable local food supply, and help us all live in cleaner and healthier communities. Visit to learn more.
Based out of our Nanaimo Plant, we are hiring a full-time Class 1 Driver to be a part of our team.
A typical day involves several stops to customers including food processing facilities, farms, local restaurants, supermarkets, and shopping mall complexes. Shifts are expected to start in the afternoon with hands-on work involved for some runs.
The role requires the delivery of exceptional customer service when interacting with customers. Often viewed as the face of the Company, Drivers are expected to act professionally both on the road and at locations of service when dealing with customers and the public.
This is a full-time, permanent position for 40 hours per week.
Hourly rate : $
WHY JOIN OUR TEAM?
Build a stable career at a reputable company with more than 450 employeesContinuous in-house training opportunities available – all our new drivers are provided hydraulic equipment training during onboardingComprehensive compensation package offered to full-time employees including employer-paid extended health benefitsGenerous RRSP matching for employee contributions after 1 yearTake a look at our About Us video here : .
ACCOUNTABILITIES
Drive scheduled routes based on instruction from the Fleet Dispatcher and / or Production ManagerPick up material from various locations including processors, butcher shops, supermarkets, retailers, etc., while following strict guidelines for specific risk material handlingLoad and unload material from large trucks and / or trailersMaintain tools, equipment, trucks, and trailersAccurately completing truck scaling tickets, entering data into truck phones, and completing log sheetsPerform thorough pre-trip and post-trip inspection checksReport issues or concerns related to vehicle maintenance or supplies to the Production Manager in a timely mannerObserve, inspect, and monitor bins at customer’s locations for damagesProvide back-up relief of other driving routes at the division during other driver absencesMay be asked to operate steam plant equipment in the absence of the Shift EngineerPerform shift work based on company business needs which evolve and change in response to customer demandsWork overtime as instructed to ensure minimal downtime of facilitiesAdhere to the company Code of Conduct and all West Coast Reduction Ltd. policiesPerform other duties as assigned by Manager or SupervisorTHE IDEAL CANDIDATE
Possession of a valid Class 1 Driver’s License with a clean abstract requiredPossession of 4th Class Steam Ticket Certification is preferredStrong knowledge of surrounding neighbourhoods and areasProficiency in English, both written and verbal, with excellent communication skills