West Coast Reduction Ltd. - Nothing Left Behind*. At West Coast Reduction, nothing is important to us. Because when there’s nothing left – that is when we’ve done our job. We collect food waste and by-products from food producers, like farms, restaurants, bakeries and even supermarkets, transforming them into ingredients used in animal feed, renewable energy and thousands of other products we use every day. Our efforts contribute to a sustainable local food supply, and help us all live in cleaner and healthier communities. Visit our Company website at www.wcrl.com to learn more.

Based at our Lethbridge plant location, we are seeking for a Class 1 Driver for a 12 month contract. The Class 1 Driver is responsible for safely operating company vehicles while following instructions or scheduled routes from the Fleet Dispatcher and Fleet Superintendent. The role requires the delivery of exceptional customer service when interacting with customers. Often viewed as the face of the Company, Drivers are expected to act professionally both on the road and at locations of service when dealing with customers and the public.
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RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Drive and follow scheduled routes based on instructions from the Fleet Dispatcher and/or

Fleet Superintendent

• Ensure the safe and proper handling of deadstock pick-up from customers
• Maintain equipment and spill response kits, and follow Clean and Disinfect standard operating procedure guidelines
• Perform daily pre-trip and post-trip inspection checks
• Ensure site is clean prior to and after departure when collecting from customers
• Unload trucks and offloading raw materials as necessary
• Report issues or concerns related to vehicle maintenance, damaged containers/bins/equipment or customers to the Fleet Superintendent/Dispatcher in a timely manner
• Operate all equipment safely and efficiently
• Follow safety protocols and other procedures as dictated by WCRL or the customer’s requirements
• Perform shift work based on company business needs which evolve and change in response to customer demands
• Work overtime as instructed to ensure minimal downtime of facilities
• Adhere to the company Code of Conduct and all West Coast Reduction Ltd. policies
• Foster a positive team and company culture by ensuring treatment of others is respectful and aligned with company values
• Perform other duties as assigned by Manager or Supervisor

THE IDEAL CANDIDATE:

• Possession of a valid Class 1 Driver’s License with a clean abstract
• 3 years of experience in commercial trucking or similar environment or industry
• Strong knowledge of the Southern Alberta area
• Ability to read or interpret diagrams, schematic drawings and manuals to determine work procedures
• Ability to frequently move, carry, lift, push and pull equipment up to 50 lbs without assistance and occasionally greater with assistance
• Perform repetitive motions including bending, kneeling, crouching, climbing and reaching overhead above the shoulders daily
• Adaptable to adverse conditions including confined space, heights, cold weather, odours and animal by-products

INTERESTED CANDIDATES ARE INVITED TO SUBMIT THEIR APPLICATION TO THE "APPLY NOW" LINK BELOW.

Thank you in advance for your interest in this opportunity, however, only those individuals who are selected for an interview will be contacted.
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