Reports To: Regional Manager, Procurement
Terms of Employment: Full-time, Permanent
Salary: $22.50/hour
Location: Habitat for Humanity Central Distribution Center (101 Alexdon road , North York M3J 2B5)
Website: www.habitatgta.ca or www.instagram.com/habitatgta
Who We Are:
Habitat for Humanity GTA is a local non-profit housing organization with a global vision of a world where everyone has a safe and decent place to live. We mobilize communities to help working families build strength, stability and self-reliance through affordable homeownership. With the help of volunteers, donors, and community partners we provide a solid foundation for better, healthier lives for families in the GTA.
In support of our homebuilding activity, we operate a network of social enterprise home improvement stores called Habitat ReStore. Our ReStore locations across the GTA procure and sell new and used donated home furnishings, appliances, and renovation materials. Proceeds from sales help cover the cost to build homes, and the items we collect and sell extends the value of household items eliminating unnecessary waste.
Job Purpose:
Reporting to the Director of Procurement, the Delivery Driver drives our trucks and supports Corporate donations and Corporate transfers from the warehouse. The driver is responsible for loading, unloading, sorting, staging, and transporting products to our ReStore warehouses. They will also support the warehouse coordinator when needed in offloading trailers of Corporate products.
Why Join Us?
- A meaningful opportunity to make an impact and help your local community.
- 2 weeks of paid vacation, paid sick days, paid personal days, and Habitat for Humanity days.
- Great work hours (never work nights or weekends!)
- Generous benefits coverage plan (including dental, vision care, and extended health care)
- Corporate gym membership rates
- Employee Assistance Plan (EAP)
- RRSP matching eligibility
- Volunteer opportunities to support our Habitat for Humanity Builds
- Growth and development opportunities
- The pride of being part of a highly respected, high profile global charity
- Your standard hours of work are from 8:00 AM to 4:00 PM, Monday to Friday. However, there may be occasions when business needs require you to work extended hours, or weekends on occasion. Operating Business hours are 7:00 AM to 5:00 PM. Flexibility is expected as part of your role to meet our business needs. You are expected to complete an 8-hour work shift unless approved from your people leader.
- Safely operate straight truck or truck (16ft-26ft) and mechanical lifting devices including liftgate, manual pallet truck, hand trucks, and dollies
- Drive to pick up donations, according to a predetermined route (i.e. homes, stores, corporate offices, corporate warehouses etc.) and drop-offs to sites (i.e. ReStores, CDC and Habitat GTA Office locations within the GTA)
- Complete in-house pickups, curbside pickups and deliveries as determined by your route for the day.
- Adhere to Ministry of Transport driving standards ,and regulations and any Habitat GTA safety protocols.
- Deliver exceptional customer service to volunteers, donors, and stakeholders.
- Conduct daily inspections and complete pre- and post-trip reports of company vehicles and equipment (truck, forklift, shrink wrapper, pump trucks, dollies)
- Load and Unload donations on truck in a safe manner ensuring items are secured to avoid property damage and then distribute to our stores and CDC warehouse as determined by the procurement team.
- Sort and place materials on racks, shelves, or in bins according to predetermined sequence such as size, type, style, color, or product code.
- Identify safety hazards and complete the required near miss/hazard reports as determined by leadership and Health and Safety Director.
- Report all incidents resulting in injury and/or property damage immediately to your people leader.
- Follow all Safe Work Procedures (SWP’s) provided to ensure the safety of you and your colleagues
- Keeping the vehicle clean and maintained at all times. Report any truck inefficiencies, malfunctions, or performance issues promptly to your People Leader
- Ensuring your truck has the right tools to complete your daily pick ups and deliveries
- Support CDC needs with sorting, packing and wrapping of skids and housekeeping when truck routes are finished early.
- Represent Habitat for Humanity GTA as a Brand Ambassador by modeling our values and guiding principles.
- 3 years or more experience driving a 16ft - 26ft truck.
- Must be 25 years and above in age.
- A valid class G driver's license and a clean driver's abstract are required.
- Pickup & delivery, construction, and warehouse experience (or other relevant experience) is required.
- Customer service experience is considered an asset.
- Ability to safely operate a motor vehicle.
- Ability to perform heavy lifting (up to 50 lbs.) and walk, stand, sit, stair climb, and travel on a regular basis.
- Safety boots required: CSA approved safety footwear to be always worn.
- Exceptional communication skills with the ability to effectively listen and provide instructions.
- Enjoys dealing with the public and has excellent customer service skills.
- Works well independently and as part of a team
- Friendly and helpful demeanor
- Trustworthy and accountable
- Punctual, reliable and has a good attendance record.
If you are ready to make a change in your local community and become a part of our team at Habitat for Humanity GTA, click on the Apply button within this posting or click on our Careers Page to find more: https://habitatgta.ca/careers/
Your Future at Habitat for Humanity GTA Awaits.
Applicants must be eligible to work in Canada throughout the duration of their employment with Habitat for Humanity GTA. Proof of eligibility will be required.
Habitat for Humanity GTA is committed to creating a diverse environment and is proud to be an equal opportunity employer.
Habitat for Humanity GTA is committed to ensuring a barrier-free, accessible and inclusive work environment. We welcome and encourage applications from people with disabilities. Upon individual request, we will endeavor to remove barriers to the hiring process to accommodate candidates with disabilities, providing the applicant has met the bonafide requirements of the employment position. Please inform us should accommodation be required at any point during the recruitment and selection process.
As part of our selection process, the successful candidate must receive clearance by a police background check.
We thank all applicants for their interest in Habitat for Humanity GTA, however only those selected for an interview will be contacted.
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