About this role
*About Us*
At *George Sant & Sons*, we are committed to providing our customers with top quality young and finished plant material, as well as some of the best service in the industry throughout Canada and North America. We grow finished plant material for nurseries in Ontario and have made a name for ourselves throughout North America as a Gold supplier of young plant material for Ball Horticulture.
Our history and family, as well as the people in our company, are the foundations of who we are. We offer our employees opportunities to make meaningful impacts, gain new skills and build a successful career in the Horticulture industry.
*About the job*
_Job Details_
* *Division:* Shipping & Delivery * *Reporting Location:* *In-person* - _11831 Cold Creek Road, Kleinburg, ON L0J 1C0_ * *Job Status:* Part- time, Casual * *Estimated Hours of Work:* 25 hrs per week _(Potential to full-time based on business needs.)_ * *Shift Work Required:* Yes, shift work may be required. * *Rate of Pay*: $25.00 ? $28.00 per hour (based on license and probation status) * *Start Date: *_Start Date will follow selection process._
_*Please note that this position does not offer visa sponsorship; candidates must already be authorized to work in Canada at the time of application. *_
_*Main Responsibilities*_
* Drive and deliver products accurately and on time to customers. * Load and unload products as per customer instructions. * Complete all necessary paperwork accurately and obtain required signatures. * Perform duties in compliance with all transportation laws and regulations while ensuring safety. * Report vehicle defects, accidents, traffic violations, and property or equipment damage. * Build and maintain positive relationships with customer contacts. * Perform routine vehicle maintenance and address minor issues as needed.
_Physical Demands: (including but not limited to)_
* Lift and carry boxes weighing up to 50 lbs. repetitively over an approx. 8?10-hour workday. * Maneuver large loads using tools like hand jacks or pallet jacks, requiring physical flexibility, agility, and strength. * Work outdoors and handle varying weather conditions, including extreme temperatures. * Safely operate a vehicle in challenging conditions like icy or slippery roads.
_Other Requirements_
* Must be able to work long hours and travel long distances if required. * Must be able to read and understand delivery report instructions. * Must have some mechanical knowledge to perform routine vehicle maintenance. * Proficient use of English; verbally and in writing. * Attention to detail to ensure accurate deliveries, paperwork, and customer instructions. * Problem-solving skills to address minor vehicle maintenance and on-the-road challenges. * Effective communication to interact with customers and team members. * Effective time management to execute timely deliveries. * Awareness of and comply with transportation laws and company regulations. * _The role includes an __*on-call component*__, where you may need to respond to emergencies or urgent tasks outside of regular working hours. _
_Qualifications & Experience_
* 2+ years possessing a valid Canadian DZ Commercial Driver?s License in Ontario. * *AZ Driver's License *_*(preferred)*_ * 2+ years of delivery driving experience. * A Driver?s record or abstract with no major violations or infractions. * Satisfactory attendance and former employment history.
_Schedule_
* Morning shift * Evening shift * On call * Weekends as needed
*Application Process*
Upload your resume under Indeed upload resume window. Shortlisted candidates will be contacted for an initial phone screening interview.
_We thank you for your interest. Only those selected for an interview will be contacted._
_George Sant & Sons Greenhouses is committed to equal opportunity for all, without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, citizenship, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, veteran status, disability, genetic inform