About the role
Here we GROW again!! We're looking for Delivery Drivers to join our Bradford Retail team on a seasonal basis working in and around Bradford, ON.
Summary:
The G_DZ Driver’s main role is to deliver both large and small floriculture products from the wholesale location to the retail locations and/or offices of our customers. This individual will also support the office environment by delivering and/or picking up supplies as required. Although deliveries are the primary function of this role, the individual in this position will be expected to pick up racks as assigned.
Job Duties:
- Receive delivery requests from the Shipping and Receiving Manager.
- Review delivery schedule periodically throughout the day to ensure that all deliveries will be completed as committed to the customer.
- Ensure product is delivered within the time frame committed to the client.
- Load product into the delivery vehicle.
- Retrieve maps/directions of location where delivery will occur.
- Unload product and place product in accordance with the directions on the delivery receipt.
- Return undeliverable products
- Return all completed delivery receipts to the Shipping and Receiving Manager for tracking.
- Conduct basic maintenance on delivery vehicles: gas, oil, windshield washer fluid etc.
- Clean both interior and exterior of delivery vehicles as required.
- Maintain a log of all deliveries completed, recording time of departure and time returned.
- Ensure that all activities are being conducted with customer service in mind.
- Communicate to the Shipping and Receiving Manager of any potential delivery concerns/delays so that they may be relayed to the customer.
- Conduct all activities in accordance with the Health and Safety Policies and Procedures.
- Coordinate with other supervisors, leads, and managers to obtain maximum use of resources.
- Ensure compliance with company standards for cost control, waste reduction, quality, safety, and complete and on-time delivery.
- Manage material requirements to increase inventory turns and reduce levels on hand.
- Maintain and adhere to all company policies and procedures.
- Perform other tasks as may be assigned.
Requirements:
- Current G class and/or DZ Ontario driver’s license with a clean driver’s abstract.
- 3-5 years’ experience as a driver.
- Able to communicate in a positive manner to all customers (both internal and external).
- Able to review the daily deliveries and conduct them in an efficient and timely manner.
- Enjoys both working in a team environment and independently.
- Capable of understanding and interpreting maps.
- Preferred experience in the nursery/greenhouse industry.
- Ability to operate various types of equipment.
- Excellent organizational skills and the ability to create logically ordered objectives.
- Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal.
- Well-developed problem-solving skills and ability to develop conceptual alternatives.
- Able to find new methods and principles and ability to incorporate them into existing production practices as needed.
- High degree of resourcefulness, flexibility, and adaptability.
- Excellent basic mathematical skills.
- Must have reliable transportation.
About BRADFORD GREENHOUSES
With two locations to serve you better, Bradford Greenhouses is your one-stop-shop to fulfill all of your home décor and garden needs. Shop over 87,000 square feet of nursery stock at our Barrie location, rain or shine, in one of Ontario’s only indoor climate controlled nurseries. With thousands of varieties to choose from, our selection ranges from traditional to unique and ornate, you will surely find the right perennials, trees, shrubs, vines, or roses that best reflect your garden and sense of style.
About the role
Here we GROW again!! We're looking for Delivery Drivers to join our Bradford Retail team on a seasonal basis working in and around Bradford, ON.
Summary:
The G_DZ Driver’s main role is to deliver both large and small floriculture products from the wholesale location to the retail locations and/or offices of our customers. This individual will also support the office environment by delivering and/or picking up supplies as required. Although deliveries are the primary function of this role, the individual in this position will be expected to pick up racks as assigned.
Job Duties:
- Receive delivery requests from the Shipping and Receiving Manager.
- Review delivery schedule periodically throughout the day to ensure that all deliveries will be completed as committed to the customer.
- Ensure product is delivered within the time frame committed to the client.
- Load product into the delivery vehicle.
- Retrieve maps/directions of location where delivery will occur.
- Unload product and place product in accordance with the directions on the delivery receipt.
- Return undeliverable products
- Return all completed delivery receipts to the Shipping and Receiving Manager for tracking.
- Conduct basic maintenance on delivery vehicles: gas, oil, windshield washer fluid etc.
- Clean both interior and exterior of delivery vehicles as required.
- Maintain a log of all deliveries completed, recording time of departure and time returned.
- Ensure that all activities are being conducted with customer service in mind.
- Communicate to the Shipping and Receiving Manager of any potential delivery concerns/delays so that they may be relayed to the customer.
- Conduct all activities in accordance with the Health and Safety Policies and Procedures.
- Coordinate with other supervisors, leads, and managers to obtain maximum use of resources.
- Ensure compliance with company standards for cost control, waste reduction, quality, safety, and complete and on-time delivery.
- Manage material requirements to increase inventory turns and reduce levels on hand.
- Maintain and adhere to all company policies and procedures.
- Perform other tasks as may be assigned.
Requirements:
- Current G class and/or DZ Ontario driver’s license with a clean driver’s abstract.
- 3-5 years’ experience as a driver.
- Able to communicate in a positive manner to all customers (both internal and external).
- Able to review the daily deliveries and conduct them in an efficient and timely manner.
- Enjoys both working in a team environment and independently.
- Capable of understanding and interpreting maps.
- Preferred experience in the nursery/greenhouse industry.
- Ability to operate various types of equipment.
- Excellent organizational skills and the ability to create logically ordered objectives.
- Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal.
- Well-developed problem-solving skills and ability to develop conceptual alternatives.
- Able to find new methods and principles and ability to incorporate them into existing production practices as needed.
- High degree of resourcefulness, flexibility, and adaptability.
- Excellent basic mathematical skills.
- Must have reliable transportation.
About BRADFORD GREENHOUSES
With two locations to serve you better, Bradford Greenhouses is your one-stop-shop to fulfill all of your home décor and garden needs. Shop over 87,000 square feet of nursery stock at our Barrie location, rain or shine, in one of Ontario’s only indoor climate controlled nurseries. With thousands of varieties to choose from, our selection ranges from traditional to unique and ornate, you will surely find the right perennials, trees, shrubs, vines, or roses that best reflect your garden and sense of style.