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Who are we?

United Natural Foods Inc. (UNFI) Canada is the largest distributor of natural, organic, and specialty foods! Our mission is to provide healthier food choices to people everywhere. Better Food, Better Future!

Join our team as a DZ Driver and help deliver healthier foods to people everywhere!

Position: DZ Delivery Driver (Downtown Toronto)

Shift/Schedule: Monday-Friday 6:00 AM start

Location and Territory: Drivers are based out of our Vaughan facility. Routes & Deliveries involve daily travel to Downtown Toronto.

NOTE: Drivers are required to do Handbombing in this role

Why work at UNFI Canada?:

UNFI was declared an essential service in response to COVID-19. We offer full time positions with 40+ hrs per week! Hourly pay rate of $24.26/hour to start Health & Dental Benefits offered after 3 months of service! Overtime available! Wage increase every 6 months! Pension Plan offered after 1 year of service Employee discount on organic foods!

Job Responsibilities:

Performs pre and post trip inspections of vehicle utilizing knowledge of safe and effective loading and handling procedures. Reviews paperwork for completeness and accuracy. Delivers and unloads products utilizing equipment including tractor trailer, ramps, lift gates, pallet jacks, load bars and other devices which assist delivery. Verifies piece count, leaves the appropriate paperwork and secures the required signatures and store stamps (when applicable) on delivery documents. Operates vehicle safely within UNFI guidelines minimizing accidents, traffic violations and complaints from the public. Reports any accident immediately to the Transportation Manager. Keeps vehicles well maintained, safe, and secure. Reports any defects promptly to the Transportation Manager. Picks up supplies and back hauls from vendors. Completes related paperwork. Addresses and resolves customer problems as appropriate. Attends mandatory drivers meetings, training or administrative sessions as required. Maintains the Company’s professional reputation to customers, the public and company employees. Performs duties in accordance with HACCP and Safe Quality Food (SQF) policies and procedures appropriate for location. Assumes other related duties as required or assigned.

Physical Demands:

Manual lifting up to 50 lbs on occasion; must be able to hand bomb and break down skids. Working environment - ranges from noisy, moisture, dust, and/or fumes When needed - bending, kneeling, pushing, pulling, reaching above and below the shoulder, standing, walking, and sitting to drive a vehicle

Qualifications:

Education & Certifications:

High School Diploma , GED, or equivalent preferred Possession of a valid, provincially appropriate DZ Driver's License for the vehicle(s) being driven.

Experience:

At least 6 months - 1 year of previous experience operating a truck(s) similar in size to the truck(s) that will be driven in the role Clean driver's abstract.

Required Knowledge:

Knowledge of provincially specific transportation and driving laws and mandates. Good written and verbal communication skills in English Solid understanding of receiving and shipping functions. Good time management skills. Detail Oriented - proficient with basic administrative tasks (Paperwork, filing, etc.)

As a condition of employment, the incumbent will be required to undergo:

A criminal background check MVR search References

Our Commitment:

UNFI believes in a diverse and accommodating workplace. UNFI encourages and promotes applications from all qualified individuals, regardless of gender, age, race, ethnicity, disability or otherwise. UNFI is committed to providing full accommodation for persons with disabilities in all active processes and procedures including but not limited to the recruitment process. To request any accommodation you may require to participate in the recruitment process (including alternative formats of materials or accessible meeting rooms), please contact the main recruiting contact for the position or Human Resources to discuss your specific needs.

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Compensation:

UNFI anticipates paying the above-referenced pay rate (or within the above-referenced pay range) for this position. Actual Pay, where applicable, will depend on a number of factors, including, but not limited to, education, experience, training, and any requirements under applicable collective bargaining agreements. UNFI is committed to transparency in pay in compliance with applicable state and local laws.

Benefits:

For Washington positions (or positions that may be performed remotely from Washington), Click HERE for Washington-specific paid time off details.

Candidates hired into this position will also be eligible to participate in the following benefits programs: Paid Time Off; Sick Time; paid holidays and parental leave; 401K Program; medical, dental, vision, life, and accidental death/dismemberment insurance; short-term and long-term disability insurance program, Flexible Spending Account and/or Health Savings Account, subject to meeting the eligibility requirements and the terms and conditions of these programs, and subject to any requirements under applicable collective bargaining agreements.

Sales Positions Only: For sales positions that are commission-based, the above range is an estimate of total potential commission-based compensation during an associate’s first year, but UNFI offers an introductory period minimum of $680 per week. After the introductory period, as a 100% commission-based role, there is no set salary. UNFI’s commission plans are uncapped and average earnings vary depending on territory and sales achieved, among other factors.

UNFI’s compensation, benefits, and paid time off policies are subject to change in the Company’s sole discretion, consistent with applicable law. This job posting should not be construed as an offer of employment with certain terms, nor should it be construed as a guaranteed minimum.

Qualified applications with arrest or conviction records will be considered for employment in accordance with the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance and the California Fair Chance Act.

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