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Owner Operator Truck Driver – Long Distance

QUALIFICATIONS:
• Must have a minimum of two year verifiable experience with articulated equipment
• Equipment must not be more than 4 years old.
• Must be legally entitled to work in Canada and to enter the United States
• Must possess a valid class AZ driver’s license that has not been suspended or revoked in the past 36 months
• Can read and speak the English language sufficiently to converse with the general public, to understand the highway traffic signs and signals in the English language, to respond to official inquiries, and to make entries on reports and records.
• Must be admissible into the US (Able to obtain a FAST card)
• Must meet USDOT medical requirements
• Must provide a recent criminal record search or a valid FAST card
• Must provide an original driver’s abstract no older than 3 months, no more than 3 demerit points
• Must provide an original CVOR abstract no older than 3 months
• Must submit a negative drug screen
• Must be capable of meeting the physical demands of the job
• Must satisfactorily complete a road test by a LTI appointed evaluator
• Must not have any preventable accidents within the last three years where the claim exceeds $3000

RESPONSIBILITIES:
• Operate and drive articulated or straight trucks, weighing over 4600 kg with three or more axles to transport goods and material to destinations
• Oversee all aspects of vehicles, such as condition of equipment, loading and unloading, and safety and security of cargo
• Perform pre-trip inspection of vehicle systems and equipment such as tires, lights, and brakes.
• Record cargo information, distance traveled, fuel consumption, and other information in log book and/or on board computer
• Communicate with dispatcher and other drivers using on-board computer, cell phone, and CB radio

Overview

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The Opportunity:

As part of Maple Leaf Food’s Heritage team, the Team Leader will be responsible for material shipping, receiving and warehouse activities at the Heritage facility. This role will be responsible for shipping, receiving transportation, and warehousing related activities in Logistic areas of the plant, reporting to the Logistics Manager.

Any MLF team member interested in being considered for this role are encouraged to apply online by November 06. Applications received beyond that date are not guaranteed consideration.

Snapshot of a Day-in-the-Life:

• Responsible for the shipping activity for outbound finished goods
• Responsible for the receiving activity of all inbound materials
• Responsible for warehouse activities, communicates and documents transactions, including vendor damage claims
• Supervise outbound material movement to meet supply chain requirements including inventory accuracy, minimizing write-offs, and new product introductions
• Supervise dry goods, packaging, meat and finished good warehouse operators
• Manages the warehouse to meet housekeeping standards, including inventory control and management
• Responsible for ensuring all shipments, inbound and outbound, meet quality requirements including completion of all related paperwork
• Provides innovative solutions and continuous improvement initiatives to upgrade the department
• Maintain managed warehouse bin management, inventory control, and allergen management.
• Communicates effectively with transport dispatch, other plants, and third-party providers
• Act as single point of contact for employee issues and concerns and providing follow-up in a timely manner
• Conduct grievance, incident investigations, counseling, and discipline meetings
• Properly administering the Collective Agreement
• Accurate payroll processing
• Conduct communication, safety, and food safety meetings
• Audits processes: People System, FSQA, Reliability predictive practices
• Conduct daily team meetings to review FS/QA, People, Reliability and CI KPIs
• Develop Team Members through certification training and coaching, providing clear roles and consistent support and feedback for all employees
• Foster and maintain positive union and employee relations environment by treating all employees with respect, providing timely feedback and grievance resolution
• Ensures the compliance of all plant relevant policies, procedures, and standardized work methods
• Maintain a safe working environment and ensure continued compliance with the Occupational Health and Safety Act, JHSC recommendations or MOL work orders, Company Safety rules and Good Manufacturing Practices
• Perform accident investigation and take an active role in WSIB case management and ensuring early and safe return of injured workers to modified and/or productive duties
• Efficient warehouse flow
• Timely completion of shipping and receiving duties
• Timely execution of all warehouse pick and put away tasks
• Develop cross functional relationships with other groups in production, H&S, FSQA and reliability
• Shall demonstrate full commitment to the implementation of the requirements of the Global Standard for Food Safety and to processes which facilitate continual improvement of food safety and quality management.

What You’ll Bring:

• The successful candidate will possess a relevant post-secondary education
• Previous experience in a unionized food, dairy, beverage or packaged goods industry is a definite asset
• Ability to communicate and work with all relevant associates, stakeholders and resources in a frequently changing and challenging supply chain environment
• Strong analytical skills and detail oriented; strong organization skills with sound prioritizing abilities
• Strong computer skills related to MS Office (Excel, Word, Power Point, and Outlook)
• SAP knowledge is an asset
• 2-3 years’ experience in a shipping environment, preferably in a food, unionized environment

What We Offer at Maple Leaf Foods:

• Being part of a high-performance, people-focused company that has an inspiring and unique vision to become the most sustainable protein company on earth, and a deep commitment to sustainable protein across North America.
• An inclusive company culture and a work environment that keeps our people safe, rewards excellence, and empowers everyone to learn and contribute their best.
• Competitive Health and Wellness benefits that offer flexibility to meet your individual or family needs, including programs focused on improving mental health and wellbeing. These benefits start on your first day of employment.
• Defined Contribution Pension Plan with company matching that starts on your first day of employment.
• Learning and development opportunities, including workshops, ‘speaker series’ events, and resources that allow you to develop your skills and progress your career.
• Comprehensive tuition reimbursement program that supports continuous learning and development of our team members through investment in eligible degrees, diplomas, professional certification, or trades programs.
• Supporting our deep commitment to community impact, we offer up to two paid days annually to volunteer at a cause of your choice.

Classification: SEIU 333
Salary/Rate of pay: 21.503

Application deadline: Open Until filled 
Application requirements:

• Your up-to-date resume.
• We recommend you save a copy of the job posting for reference throughout the recruitment process.

Diversity and inclusion play a vital role in ensuring health equity for patients across Canada. We are committed to reflecting Canada’s population in our organization and fostering an environment where all employees can be their authentic selves, with equal opportunities to succeed and contribute.  

Overview

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Location: 70 Heritage Drive, New Hamburg, Ontario

Maple Leaf Foods is looking for an experienced DZ driver with both automatic and standard transmission experience. The delivery driver is responsible for ensuring a timely and safe delivery of product to customer locations while providing professional service in a team-oriented environment. The delivery driver is also responsible for coordinating the unload with hands-on support in collaboration with a delivery helper. Come join our team to experience working in the exciting and rewarding Agricultural Industry!

SHIFT: Full-Time - Monday, Tuesday, Thursday and Friday
Must be available on Wednesdays if needed.

What's in it for you:

• Salary: $26.96/hour
• Fast paced learning environment
• Opportunities for growth and training development!
• Benefits after 3 months of service 
• Pension after 1 year of continuous service

Responsibilities Include:

• Safe transportation of product to customer locations
• Completing circle check, log books, and other regulatory requirements including truck maintenance
• Manual loading and unloading of product according to plant and customer specifications
• Collaborating with various teams throughout the day
• Provide direction and guidance to Delivery Helper to meet customer requirements
• Supporting training needs for new hires as an overall team
• Following all procedures (e.g. biosecurity, HACCP, CHEQ)
• Positive customer interactions
• Other duties as assigned

Required Qualifications:

• Must have valid DZ license or equivalent with clean driver’s abstract
• Must have 3-5 years driving experience with a D license or equivalent
• Demonstrated commitment to safe work practices
• Must understand and follow all Animal Welfare/HACCP/Biosecurity procedures (Training will be provided)
• Willing and able to work flexible hours, including some Wednesdays and weekends as required (e.g. early starts and/or late end times
• Proven communication and interpersonal skills
• Able to complete work without supervision
• Able to work in extreme weather hot or cold
• Must be in good physical condition – able to lift up to 50 lb. overhead repetitively
• Delivery experience an asset
• Familiarity with delivery routes an asset