Who are we?

United Natural Foods Inc. (UNFI) Canada is the largest distributor of natural, organic, and specialty foods! Our mission is to provide healthier food choices to people everywhere. Better Food, Better Future!

Join our team as a DZ Driver!

Position: DZ Delivery Driver (Contract - 3 Months)

Shift/Schedule: Monday-Friday 6:00 AM start

Location and Territory: Drivers are based out of our Vaughan facility. Routes & Deliveries involve daily travel to Downtown Toronto.

NOTE: Drivers are required to do Handbombing in this role

Why work at UNFI Canada?:

• UNFI was declared an essential service in response to COVID-19.
• 40+ hour work week
• Hourly pay rate of $24.90/hour to start
• Overtime available!
• Employee discount on organic foods!

Job Responsibilities:

• Performs pre and post trip inspections of vehicle utilizing knowledge of safe and effective loading and handling procedures.
• Reviews paperwork for completeness and accuracy.
• Delivers and unloads products utilizing equipment including ramps, lift gates, pallet jacks, load bars and other devices which assist delivery.
• Verifies piece count, leaves the appropriate paperwork and secures the required signatures and store stamps (when applicable) on delivery documents.
• Operates vehicle safely within UNFI guidelines minimizing accidents, traffic violations and complaints from the public.
• Reports any accident immediately to the Transportation Manager.
• Keeps vehicles well maintained, safe, and secure. Reports any defects promptly to the Transportation Manager.
• Picks up supplies and back hauls from vendors. Completes related paperwork.
• Addresses and resolves customer problems as appropriate.
• Attends mandatory drivers meetings, training or administrative sessions as required.
• Maintains the Company’s professional reputation to customers, the public and company employees.
• Performs duties in accordance with HACCP and Safe Quality Food (SQF) policies and procedures appropriate for location.
• Assumes other related duties as required or assigned.

Physical Demands:

• Manual lifting up to 50 lbs on occasion; must be able to hand bomb and break down skids.
• Working environment - ranges from noisy, moisture, dust, and/or fumes.
• When needed - bending, kneeling, pushing, pulling, reaching above and below the shoulder, standing, walking, and sitting to drive a vehicle.

Qualifications:

Education & Certifications:

• High School Diploma , GED, or equivalent preferred
• Possession of a valid, provincially appropriate DZ Driver's License for the vehicle(s) being driven.

Experience:

• At least 6 months - 1 year of previous experience operating a truck(s) similar in size to the truck(s) that will be driven in the role
• Previous Handbombing experience.
• Clean driver's abstract.

Required Knowledge:

• Knowledge of provincially specific transportation and driving laws and mandates.
• Good written and verbal communication skills in English.
• Solid understanding of receiving and shipping functions.
• Good time management skills.
• Detail Oriented - proficient with basic administrative tasks (Paperwork, filing, etc.)

As a condition of employment, the incumbent will be required to undergo:

• A criminal background check
• MVR search
• References

Our Commitment:

UNFI believes in a diverse and accommodating workplace. UNFI encourages and promotes applications from all qualified individuals, regardless of gender, age, race, ethnicity, disability or otherwise. UNFI is committed to providing full accommodation for persons with disabilities in all active processes and procedures including but not limited to the recruitment process. To request any accommodation you may require to participate in the recruitment process (including alternative formats of materials or accessible meeting rooms), please contact the main recruiting contact for the position or Human Resources to discuss your specific needs.