truck driver Calgary
Job description
About Us:
Foothills Creamery has proudly produced dairy products and served Western Canada for over 50 years. We produce butter and ice cream, now offering over 80 different flavors of ice cream, sorbet, sherbet, and soft serve. We take pride in using locally sourced ingredients and continue to use the same old-fashioned, barrel churned techniques as we did in 1969.
Foothills Creamery is committed to growing our passionate and friendly staff, providing excellent customer service, and producing the highest quality ice cream and dairy products for Canadians.
Job Purpose:
The Class 1 Driver will be responsible for safely and efficiently transporting butter and ice cream products to Foothills Creamery customer accounts across Western Canada. The Driver will be paid by completed trips across provincial borders between BC, AB and SK.
What You’ll Do:
- Organize and load product in order to assure the most efficient delivery route and schedule
- Complete all paperwork involved in the delivery of all products
- Complete all paperwork associated with any and all returned goods
- Work with all customers and look after customer concerns when necessary
- Communicate with Supervisors and staff members to maintain a safe and efficient work environment
- Maintain a clean and safe vehicle as well maintain all necessary paperwork involved with your daily work schedule.
- Meet the requirements for D.O.T. drug and alcohol program
What You’ll Need:
- Class 1 Driver's License with 5 years experience preferred
- Preference will be given to those with mountain driving experience.
- Experience with Manual/Automatic transmissions
- Clean drivers abstract for 5 years
- Experience hauling liquids; tankers are used in the transferring of cream product
- Experience working with tandem and tri-axel trailers; trailers are mostly dual temperature refrigeration units
What You’ll Bring:
- Demonstrated ability with rigging and securing loads
- Positive attitude and experience in customer service
- Ability to work independently with little supervision
- Strong communication skills both written and verbal
We offer a variety of perks and benefits for our drivers, including Paid Time Off, Health & Dental benefits, Flexible Routes and free company products! Driver's can be located in and around Calgary, AB or Edmonton, AB. Driver's pay can range from $75,000 - $100,000 depending on the routes.
Foothills Creamery Ltd. is committed to providing a safe work environment for all employees, customers and contractors. Foothills Creamery Ltd is an equal opportunity employer. We thank all candidates for their interest in Foothills Creamery Ltd. Please note that only those selected for an interview will be contacted. Thank you
Job Types: Full-time, Permanent
Salary: $65,000.00-$100,000.00 per year
Benefits:
- Casual dress
- Company events
- Company pension
- Dental care
- Disability insurance
- Discounted or free food
- Extended health care
- Life insurance
- On-site parking
- Paid time off
Flexible Language Requirement:
- French not required
Schedule:
- Holidays
- Monday to Friday
- On call
- Weekend availability
Supplemental pay types:
- Bonus pay
- Overtime pay
Application question(s):
- Why do you want to work at Foothills Creamery?
Experience:
- Long Haul: 5 years (preferred)
- Mountain Driving: 2 years (preferred)
Licence/Certification:
- Class 1 Licence (required)
Willingness to travel:
- 100% (preferred)
Work Location: On the road
