We are looking for a full-time route driver for our Truro – New Glasgow route, who will ensure excellent customer service while being responsible to deliver fresh product to stores. For five decades, Mrs. Dunster's has been a cherished family tradition in the Maritimes and Maine. As a local, family-owned bakery with operations in Sussex and Moncton, we take pride in our unique creations, exceptional customer service, talented teams, and unwavering commitment to our community.
*This is a 1-year contract with a possibility of permanent role after*
Responsibilities:
- Deliver fresh products to stores across assigned territories.
- Direct store sales, merchandising, and stock rotation.
- Maintain route schedules and handle product loading/unloading.
- Ensure accurate processing of reports and invoices.
- Provide exceptional customer service.
- Schedule and maintain truck maintenance.
- Perform pre-trip and post-trip inspections and complete logbooks.
- Maintain a safe work environment and adhere to DOT regulations.
- Wake up early to ensure timely departure and adherence to delivery schedules.
- Drive box trucks over 16' in length.
Qualifications:
- Valid driver's license with 3+ years of box-truck driving experience and a clean driving abstract.
- Direct-store sales or merchandising experience preferred.
- Strong work ethic, punctuality, and dedication to customer service.
- Energetic, professional, and friendly demeanor.
- Neat and clean appearance.
The Ideal Candidate is family-oriented with strong values and work ethic, and an early riser who enjoys interacting with people.
We appreciate all applicants; only selected candidates will be contacted for interviews.
Job Types: Full-time, Fixed term contract
Pay: From $40,000.00 per year
Benefits:
- Casual dress
- Company events
- Dental care
- Discounted or free food
- Employee assistance program
- Extended health care
- Life insurance
- On-site parking
- Paid time off
- Store discount
- Vision care
Flexible language requirement:
- French not required
Schedule:
- 10 hour shift
- 12 hour shift
- 8 hour shift
- Day shift
- Monday to Friday
- Morning shift
- Weekends as needed
Application question(s):
- Do you have a clean drivers abstract?
- Can you provide proof of your driving experience with a 3-5 ton truck?
Experience:
- sales: 1 year (preferred)
- Merchandising: 1 year (preferred)
- driving a 3-5 ton truck: 3 years (required)
Willingness to travel:
- 100% (required)
Work Location: On the road