Class 3 Driver

Atlantic Pet Distributing, a division of Leis Pet Distributing Inc., is a privately owned company with a warehouses and offices located in Moncton, New Brunswick and Wellesley, Ontario. As a full line distributor of pet food and accessories, we deliver to a network of over 800 independent Retail Pet Food Stores throughout central and south-western Ontario, northern and eastern Ontario and the Maritime Provinces. Come and join a dynamic team and help us build the future

We are currently seeking a full-time, permanent Class 3 Driver to join our Operations team.

Location: 227 Henri Dunant St Suite 4, Moncton, NB, E1E 1E4

A Snapshot of the job:

Reporting to the Atlantic Branch Manager, the Driver is responsible for:

• Transporting finished goods such as pet food, supplies and accessories by truck from our warehouse to our customers' retail stores located in New Brunswick, Nova Scotia and PEI
• Providing a high-level of customer service when interacting with store personnel
• Collecting cheques, cash and credit request forms from stores
• Inspecting vehicles for mechanical items and safety issues and perform preventative maintenance
• Planning routes and meeting delivery schedules
• Documenting and logging work/rest periods and kilometers spent driving and retain fuel/toll receipts
• Complying with truck driving rules and regulations (size, weight, route designations, parking and break periods) as well as with company policies and procedures
• Maneuvering trucks into loading or unloading positions
• Collecting and verifying delivery instructions
• Reporting defects, accidents or violations

What we have to offer you:

• An opportunity to join a growing team in an industry that is rapidly expanding
• A comprehensive company paid benefit plan after 3 months of employment
• A company matched RRSP program
• A paid day off to celebrate your birthday
• Annual bonus opportunity
• A fun, "family", pet-loving environment

What you will bring:

• Proven work experience as a truck driver
• Strong interpersonal skills and customer service skills
• Hands on experience with electronic equipment and software (GPS, AVL units, CB etc.)
• Ability to drive long hours and travel between New Brunswick, Nova Scotia and PEI (no overnight travel required)
• Extensive knowledge of applicable truck driving rules and regulations
• A clean Driver's abstract
• Adaptability and foresight to handle unexpected situations (traffic, weather conditions etc.)
• Class 1 license would be an asset

We thank all applicants for their interest in exploring employment opportunities with Atlantic Pet Distributing Inc. however only those selected for an interview will be contacted. Atlantic Pet Distributing is committed to Employment Equity and maintaining a diverse workforce. Job applicants with a disability who require reasonable accommodation for any part of the application or hiring process can contact Robyn Voin, Human Resources Manager. Reasonable accommodations will be determined on a case-by-case basis.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $25.00 per hour

Expected hours: 40 – 60 per week

Benefits:

• Dental care
• Disability insurance
• Extended health care
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• RRSP match
• Vision care

Experience:

• truck driving: 1 year (required)

Work Location: In person