Delivery Driver/Distribution Centre Associate

Are you looking to join one ofCanada's Greatest Places to Workand be a part of making it even better?

"Better Workdays Start Here is Mister Safety Shoes mission for both its customers and its team members. We are a proudly Canadian owned and operated company that specializes in safety footwear and clothing. Founded in 1972, we are continuously growing our presence across Canada through our retail store locations and shoemobiles. The values of caring, respect, and exceptional service start with our team. Its a philosophy we live throughout the company, making workdays better for each other and our customers.

Our Distribution Centre is in an easily accessible location in Mississauga. Our DC associates take a lot of pride in the cleanliness and efficiency of our 16,000 sq. ft facility.

What we offer:

As part of our team, you'll enjoy the following perks:

• Competitive Wage: We offer a competitive wage to ensure you are rewarded for your contributions, we offer a starting wage of $21.80/hr.
  
• Comprehensive Benefits: We offer fully paid benefits after 90 days of employment with us, this includes accesstoHealth Benefits and Employee Assistance Program.
• Work Life Balance: You can expect to work a set schedule so that you can plan your life and enjoy your personal time. Did we mention that we are also closed on all statutory holidays including Boxing Day!
• Internal Development Opportunities: We provide opportunities for professional growth and development within the organization.
• Set schedule of Monday to Friday with a 6am start time.

What we are looking for:

Reporting to the Distribution Center Manager, the Delivery Driver/DC Associate is responsible for delivering goods to retail stores, handling the receiving and shipping of products, and providing coverage for other Delivery Drivers during absences such as sick leave, vacations, or other time off.

Duties and responsibilities include, but not limited to:

• Driving a portion of the day to support the Delivery Driver, and providing full coverage for vacation and sick time
• Accurately pick, scan, pack & prepare for delivery orders for retail and mobile stores
• Receive inbound merchandise, check for discrepancies and accurately separate special requests from the order
• Move inbound stock to the appropriate staging area and place stock on shelves. Ensures area is always accessible and secure
• Execute stock transfer requests initiated by retail & mobile stores
• Maintain a clean and safe work environment
• Identify overstock for put away
• Maintain internal record-keeping systems
• Maintain storage area, rotate stock as required, replace and repair damaged packaging
• Communicate with internal and external customers to ensure that their expectations are being met within the required timelines
• Other assignments on an as needed basis

Qualifications:

• Must be available to start work at 6am Monday to Friday
  
• Previous warehouse experience preferred
• A valid full G license with a clean driver's abstract is required
• Two (2) years of experience driving a straight truck is required
  
• Hydraulic lift gate experience is required
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Physical requirements include lifting up to 50 pounds repeatedly, long periods of standing, lots of walking, bending, twisting, squatting and climbing on a ladder up to ten (10) feet in height
• Flexibility to work different shift depending on the DC's requirements
• Experience using equipment such as a dolly, pump trucks, tailgate lift, computer terminal, printer, calculator, photocopier, and fax machine is preferred

Mister Safety Shoes has been named a Great Place to Work for 4 years in a row. We are proud to be a 2024 Best Workplaces in Canada, a 2024 Best Workplaces in Retail & Hospitality and ranked #86 in Best Workplaces in Canada for companies with under 1000 people.

As part of our commitment to efficiency, fairness, and continuous improvement, we utilize AI tools during our selection and assessment process. These tools may assist with resume screening, skills assessments, and evaluating application responses. All AI-assisted evaluations are reviewed by our human hiring team to ensure a fair and thoughtful decision-making process.

We are committed to providing an accessible, equitable and inclusive candidate and employee experience. We provide reasonable accommodation throughout the recruitment process and in employment. If you require an accommodation, please let us know, we will work with you to meet your needs.