Delivery Driver

Job Brief

Safely drives truck or van to transport materials within specified area.

Graybar Canada has an opportunity for a Delivery Driver in our Kitchener, ON branch.

Major Responsibilities:

• Safely drives truck or van to transport materials within a specified area.
• Verifies each delivery on the manifest before leaving the warehouse.
• Verifies load against shipping papers. Obtains signed receipts for delivered material.
• Effective delivery of products that will satisfy customers’ expectations of a timely delivery.
• Inspects truck equipment and supplies as required and immediately reports any deficiencies to ensure safe operation.
• Complies with Graybar Canada’s safe loading and unloading procedures.
• Complies with Graybar Canada’s hazardous material procedures.
• Meets customer and Graybar standards while conducting all duties in a safe, courteous and professional manner. Promotes and maintains good customer relations.
• Takes an active role in communicating customer feedback to Graybar Canada management including customer complaints, requests, returns, performance, competitive information and potential opportunities.
• Performs Warehouse Support responsibilities when not engaged in primary responsibilities.
• Performs miscellaneous clerical duties.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Preferred Skills & Experience:

• Minimum Grade 12 education.
• The successful candidate must possess a valid Canadian driver's license (G) and a clean driving abstract.
• Ability to, by way of training, experience or both, safely operate the type of motor vehicle he/she will be required to drive.
• Knowledge of safe and proper loading procedures.
• Knowledge of city traffic and locations to help determine most efficient routes.
• Knowledge of the procedures for securing the type of cargo in the motor vehicle he/she drives.
• Basic reading and math skills, including the use of charts and schedules.
• Excellent customer service skills.
• Effective oral and written communication skills.
• Moderate mechanical aptitude.
• Ability to drive in adverse weather or road conditions.
• Ability to lift up to 60 pounds routinely.
• Must be able to walk, drive and move freely. Must have corrected hearing and eyesight.
• Ability to communicate effectively with the general public and customers, to include offering information, answering questions and taking orders.
• Willingness to go the extra mile.

Benefits:

• No Evening or Weekend Shifts
• TELUS Health Virtual Care
• Cost shared Health and Dental Benefits
• Life & AD&D Insurance
• Employee Profit Sharing Program
• Long Term Disability Benefits
• Group RRSP Matching
• Corporate Fitness Membership Program
• Employee Share Purchase Program
• Computer Purchase Plan
• Tuition Reimbursement Program
• Service Awards Program

The above is a brief outline of position responsibilities and does not intend to be all-inclusive of the current or future duties, responsibilities or reporting relationships.

If you are highly motivated and have a passion for customer service and are looking for a fun, rewarding career, we would be pleased to talk to you about joining Graybar Canada.

We wish to thank all applicants for their interest but advise that only those selected for an interview will be contacted.