Afternoon Switch Driver/ Weekend Shunter

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Switch Driver/Weekend Shunter

Regional/ Switches-Week nights as required starting 5 PM- 11PM .

Shunter Every Saturday starting 5:30 AM

Western Logistics is a specialized furniture transportation company. We transport new office and residential furniture throughout North America. In our niche market, we have an excellent reputation and look to hire new drivers who want to work with pride!

Our company has a family atmosphere, and we aim to provide the best environment we can for our drivers, as you are the face of the company on delivery. We call ourselves …the uncommon carrier.

Dispatch Location: Western Logistics Toronto- 2750 Drew Rd

Mississauga, ON L4T 1H3

DRIVER POSITION RESPONSIBILITIES

· Drive professionally, showing experience and pride in your work.

· Establish & maintain solid relationships with our customers.

· Pick-up & deliveries utilizing a tractor & trailer combination.

· Plan travel schedules and route using tablet and other trip planning aids.

· Ensure order accuracy upon accepting or delivering to the customer.

· Verifying product in good condition, notating any issues on bill of lading.

· Regular trailer switch work between our customers and terminal.

· Legibly complete accurate daily logs notating all requirements under the law.

· Ensure order accuracy upon accepting or delivering to the customer. Paperwork is important in our business

· Ensure all appropriate reports, such as pre-trips, daily logs, etc., are submitted in a timely fashion, e-logs are also used through truck device

· Complete proper pre trips, inter trip and post trip inspections.

· Maintain a safe and clean environment for yourself, your co-workers and our customers. Image is important!

· Must be able to lift up to 55 lbs and assist in loading/offloading of product in and out of trailer

· Ensure order accuracy upon accepting or delivering to the customer.

· Verifying product in good condition, notating any issues on bill of lading.

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS

· AZ License Required

· Clean abstract and CVOR

· A Good attitude, strong work ethic and great customer service skills. 


· Ability to lift up to 55 lbs., and the ability to maneuver merchandise in excess of 100 lbs. using appropriate assistance equipment.

· Attention to detail.

· Minimum 2 years experience

OTHER REQUIREMENTS

· Self-starters that can work on their own and in a team environment.

· Logistics and/or warehouse experience is preferred, but not necessary.

· Positive can-do attitude and the aptitude to back that up.

WE OFFER

· Competitive Hourly Rate

· Steady Hours

· Great Work Environment

· Company Provided Uniforms

Job Types: Part-Time

Pay: Competitive Salary according to experience

Expected hours: 35 hours per week

Schedule:

• Weekday afternoons as required.
• Every Saturday

Licence/Certification:

• AZ Licence (required)

Work Location: In person

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $22.00-$24.00 per hour

Benefits:

• On-site parking

Experience:

• driving: 2 years (preferred)

Work Location: In person