About this role
Full-Time Delivery Driver ? Aenos Foods
*Aenos Foods* is a growing, family-run food distribution business serving restaurants, chefs, caterers, grocery stores, and businesses throughout Ottawa and the surrounding area. We are looking for a *reliable, hardworking, and customer-focused Full-Time Delivery Driver* to join our team.
This is an excellent opportunity for someone who enjoys being on the road, takes pride in providing great customer service, and wants to become part of a close-knit family-run company. The successful candidate will play an important role in ensuring our customers receive their orders accurately, safely, and on time.
Position: Full-Time Delivery Driver
*Starting Pay:* $21.00 per hour *Higher compensation available based on proven delivery experience and qualifications.*
*Schedule:* Full-time weekday position. Early morning starts may be required depending on delivery routes and customer schedules. Occasional additional hours may be available during busy periods.
Responsibilities
* Safely operate company delivery vehicles throughout Ottawa and surrounding areas * Plan and follow assigned delivery routes efficiently * Deliver food products and orders to restaurants, businesses, and customers in a timely and professional manner * Load and unload products safely, including food boxes, cases, and other items * Lift, carry, and move products weighing up to approximately 50 pounds * Verify orders, invoices, and delivery quantities before leaving the facility * Confirm deliveries with customers and obtain signatures or other required acknowledgements * Provide excellent customer service at each delivery * Maintain professional and positive relationships with our customers * Ensure products are handled carefully and delivered in good condition * Follow proper food-handling and temperature-control procedures where applicable * Complete required delivery paperwork and documentation accurately * Report damaged, missing, or incorrect products to the warehouse or management team * Maintain a clean, organized, and properly stocked delivery vehicle * Perform basic vehicle safety checks before and during routes * Follow all company safety procedures and transportation regulations * Communicate effectively with the warehouse and management team regarding deliveries, customer requests, delays, or issues * Represent Aenos Foods professionally at every customer location
What We?re Looking For
* Previous delivery or commercial driving experience is an asset * *Experience delivering throughout Ottawa is strongly preferred* * Valid Ontario driver's licence appropriate for the vehicle being operated * *Clean driving record required* * *Driver's Abstract must be provided as part of the hiring process* * Reliable and punctual with a strong work ethic * Excellent customer service and communication skills * Able to work independently and manage time efficiently * Comfortable lifting and carrying food products and boxes * Professional appearance and attitude * Ability to work in a fast-paced environment * Strong knowledge of Ottawa streets, neighbourhoods, and surrounding areas * Comfortable using GPS, delivery apps, or mobile devices for route and delivery information * Able to follow written and verbal instructions accurately * Must be dependable and available for full-time work * Previous experience handling food products is an asset
Physical and Work Requirements
* Ability to sit, stand, walk, bend, and lift throughout the workday * Ability to safely load and unload delivery vehicles * Ability to work in varying weather and traffic conditions * Ability to enter restaurants, businesses, loading areas, and customer facilities to complete deliveries * Willingness to follow workplace health and safety procedures * Availability for early morning starts and changing delivery volumes when required
What We Offer
* *Competitive starting wage of $21/hour* * *Higher pay for candidates with proven delivery experience* * Full-tim