About this role
\*\*This is a local delivery driving position. Candidates must be located in Greater Victoria to start the shift.\*\*
_Who We Are_
* ColdStar Solutions is an island-based refrigerated 3PL carrier and grocery wholesaler with terminals in Victoria, Richmond, Cassidy, and Comox.
_The Role_
* You?ll be starting in Victoria each day and driving onto the ferry. Once on the mainland, you?ll be doing multiple pickups and deliveries and consolidating your load at our Richmond terminal. * Then returning to the island on the 10:45 pm sailing to Nanaimo, stopping at the Cassidy terminal to drop off/ pick up before returning to Victoria at the end of the shift. * The route is variable depending upon operational needs. * This is a Monday to Friday, with the shift starting at 3 pm.
_The Responsibilities_
* Pick-up and delivery of skidded grocery product to customers around the Lower Mainland * General P&D activities such as: safe driving, completing related paperwork, providing customer service * Communicate effectively and respectfully with the ColdStar team and their customers * Report all incidents and safety hazards in a timely manner to the supervisor or manager
_Who You Are_
* A confident and safe Class 1 Driver with at least 2 years of professional driving experience and no major driving infractions * A reliable, flexible, and respectful team-player that takes pride in their work * Someone looking for a local driving job that lets them be at home every night
_What You Bring_
* Experience driving a 53-foot trailer and operating a manual transmission * Experience maneuvering and backing trailers into tight areas * Experience using an electric pallet jacks and tailgates * Physical ability to lift 50lbs * Good knowledge of the Lower Mainland * Knowledge of reefer settings and food temperature hauling requirements would be ideal
_What We Offer_
* Salary is $356.40 / day * Benefits package including a Health Spending Account, Life Insurance, Travel Insurance, Critical Illness Insurance, and quick access to virtual health care * Paid time off * Group RSP plan and matching * Loyalty bonus program * Paid volunteer time
Join ColdStar Solutions Inc. and be part of a team that drives change?delivering more than just food, but also sustainability, community support, and innovation. Your journey begins here.
Pay: From $356.40 per day
Benefits: * Dental care * Disability insurance * Employee assistance program * Extended health care * Life insurance * On-site parking * Paid time off * RRSP match * Vision care
Application question(s): * Do you have a manual transmission restriction on your driver's license? * Do you live within 35km of Langford, BC V9B 6B2 for this job? **This role is not commutable from the mainland***
Experience: * Class 1 driving : 2 years (required)
Location: * Langford, BC V9B 6B2 (preferred)
Work Location: In person