CDL Driver's License, Cargo/Freight, Class A License, Driver's License, Forklift, Forklift License, GPS (Global Positioning System), High School Diploma, Housekeeping/Cleaning, Lift/Move 100 Pounds, Loading/Unloading, Manufacturing, Mathematics, Mechanical Maintenance, Purchasing/Procurement, Regulations, Sales, Transportation Routing, Truck Driver, United States Department of Energy (DOE), Willing to Travel
Description
Required immediately, our Winnipeg Branch is seeking a Long-Haul 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 Driver is responsible for transporting countertops to and from branches and suppliers in accordance with their set route in Canada.
Desired Skills & Experience:
- Must have and maintain Current Class A commercial driver's license and be forklift certified
- High School Diploma or equivalency
- 10 years of 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
- Ability to operate a Forklift is an asset
- 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.”
Should this opportunity be of interest to you, contact us today!!!
We look forward to meeting you!
To learn more about us we encourage all applicants to visit our website at
www.floform.com.We are an Equal Opportunity Employer.
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FloForm Countertops
Your kitchen is so much more than a place to prepare meals. Trust FLOFORM to transform the most important room in your home into a welcoming space for everyday living. For more than 50 years, our skilled craftspeople have been helping homeowners select, fabricate and install kitchen countertops with just the right balance of storage, style and comfort. We’ll start with your vision and budget and guide you every step of the way, so you and your family love your kitchen for years to come.
A work surface. A food prep area. A centerpiece for social gatherings. The uses for countertops are only limited by your imagination and FLOFORM is committed to bringing these ideas to life. We will enrich your home with the highest quality surfaces for living, coupled with the best value and service in the industry.