Truck Driver

Food Banks Mississauga's vision is A Mississauga where everyone is food secure. We lead our agency network to realize a food-secure Mississauga by providing and promoting access to healthy and appropriate food.

Job Purpose

As a member of the Operations team, you will collaborate with colleagues to manage food donations and distribute food to member agencies in Mississauga.

Key Performance Areas

Driver Responsibilities (90%):

• Operates a 26' truck equipped with a reefer and lift gate.
• Conduct thorough Pre-trip and Post-trip inspections to ensure vehicle safety and compliance.
• Perform pickups and deliveries across the GTA, providing exceptional customer service.
• Load and unload shipments onto the truck, which may include manual lifting or “hand-bombing”.
• Inspect orders prior to shipping/pick up to verify product quality, and proper skid stacking/wrapping. Obtain secondary inspection as needed, maintaining delivery logs and BOLs
• Adhere to cold chain management regulations and report any safety concerns to the Warehouse Manager
• Follow assigned routes and schedules, adapting to changing circumstances and effectively communicating with your supervisor.
• Comply with all MTO regulations and safety standards during operation
• Ensure the truck is fueled, cleaned, and prepared for the following day's activities
• Handle and store products according to safe food handling standards and procedures
• Report any unsafe practices or equipment issues to the Logistics Supervisor
• Participate in ongoing training and professional development to stay updated on industry standards, contributing to a positive work environment.

Other Duties as Assigned or Required (10%)

Education and Experience

• 2-3 years of experience in a logistics environment
• Ability to manually lift up to 50lbs
• Excellent customer service skills and demonstrated ability to work as part of a team
• Demonstrated ability to work in a fast-paced environment, and to adapt to rapidly changing priorities
• Proven ability to self-supervise, prioritize tasks, and meet deadlines
• Ability to work occasional evenings and weekends
• Mandatory Qualifications:
  • 3 years of commercial/heavy driving experience
  • Class DZ driver's license with a clean Driver's Abstract and CVOR

Skills, Competencies, and Qualities

• Passion. A passion for mission-driven work and personal values aligned with those of FBM. Concern for and interest in issues of poverty, food security, and/or social justice
• Proactivity/Enthusiasm/Persistence. Act without being told what to do. Passionate and excited about work. Can-do attitude. Ability to work autonomously while being aware of the importance of accountability. Committed to exceeding standards and ongoing improvement
• Communication. Speak, listen, and write English in a clear, confident, respectful, thorough, and timely manner using appropriate and effective communication tools and techniques.
• Relationship Building. Internal and external relationship-building skills. Demonstrated ability to work effectively with suppliers, staff, volunteers, and other relevant stakeholders. Build trust-based relationships based upon mutual respect, with the ability to maintain confidentiality and discretion.
• Technical. Excellent skills in MS Office and/or Google Apps for business; experience with Human Resources Information Systems. Ability to learn new systems quickly. FBM is a cloud-based, paperless environment
• Leadership. Influence, inspire, and motivate others around you to participate and take action. Professional presence, approachable. Self-aware of strengths and weaknesses. Demonstrates integrity.
• Flexibility/Adaptability/Innovation. Flexible, versatile, and/or tolerant in a changing work environment while maintaining effectiveness and efficiency. Adjust quickly to changing priorities and conditions. Cope effectively with complexity and change. Discover, develop, and promote new ideas, methods, and tools that can benefit FBM and produce reliable outcomes.
• Problem-Solving Skills. Assess situations to determine the importance, urgency, and risks and make clear, timely decisions that are in the best interests of FBM.
• Organization. Set goals, implement action plans, document, evaluate, and learn. Committed to exceeding standards. Ability to carry out multiple tasks and meet deadlines
• Detail-Oriented. Conscientious and high attention to detail. Manage multiple tasks effectively and efficiently, with superior organizational skills and an ability to work under strict deadlines.

Why Work for Us?

• Be proud of helping to relieve hunger in Mississauga by providing and promoting access to healthy and appropriate food.
• Join a fantastic culture where people laugh a lot, pitch in during those “all-hands-on-deck” times, and enjoy celebrating together at birthdays, holidays, and team outings. We work hard to live our values of Integrity First, Bold Mindset, Respect for All, and Collaborative Leadership.
• We value the contributions of our staff, so we have a professional workspace, up-to-date technology, and a lunchroom with all the tea or coffee you can drink.
• We offer great benefits including three weeks paid vacation starting in your first year, RRSP contribution matching, solid health insurance including an employee assistance program, free parking, and funding for professional development.

Role Details

Relationships: This position reports to the Logistics Supervisor

Position Type: Full-time, occasional evening and weekend work required

Compensation: Starting salary of $50,000 - 55,000

Environment: This role is based from FBM, located at 4544 Eastgate Parkway, Mississauga ON