Class 1 Driver

Matix Lumber Inc. is a family and locally-owned and operated professional building supply centre that provides for all of your building needs. We are a building supply and project centre providing project providing contractors and do-it yourself builders with the tools, materials, design, and construction services to support projects of any scale.

Matix Lumber services all sectors of the building industry and offer a comprehensive selection of quality lumber and building materials manufactured by North America’s leading producers. We provide contractors, avid builders DIYers, and community leaders the tools, construction service, and design expertise to support residential and commercial projects – from start to finish.

We believe in building collaborative, mutually beneficial relationships with everyone we work with and have been able to achieve this through our industry experience, sound project execution, and visionary thinking.

We are looking for Class 1 Driver to join our growing team. Consider applying for this incredible opportunity!

The successful candidate will have duties such as but not limited to:

• Performing a daily pre-trip truck and equipment inspection, including an electronic pre-trip inspection
• Following written and verbal instructions from the Yard Manager or Shipping Supervisor for deliveries and pickups
• Delivering of building materials to job sites and/or customers in a timely manner
• Ensuring that every load is secured appropriately, according to all safety and legal requirements.
• Counting items on every load to ensure the counts match the attached paperwork.
• Keeping accurate and legible time logs (when necessary) and adhering to all driving legislation requirements
• Tagging products with relevant information (i.e., Sales Order #, Purchase Order #, Customer Reference[s], etc.)
• Completing all required paperwork and returning the same to the Yard Manager or Shipping Supervisor after each run
• Ensuring that all work is completed in compliance with the Handbook and all Company policies and procedures.
• Other duties as assigned.

The ideal candidate will have:

• Valid Class 1 Manitoba Driver’s License with Air Brake Endorsement
• Clean Driver’s Abstract
• 1-3 years of Flat Deck P&D driving experience
• Valid Forklift License and experience operating a truck-mounted forklift.
• Basic knowledge of routine maintenance (e.g., checking of oil, gauges, fluid levels, tire pressure)
• Lifting and carrying up to 50 pounds for an extended period
• Strong work ethic
• Demonstrated ability to work independently as well as within a team environment.
• 1-2 years of driving experience.

Our employees enjoy a full range of health benefits and other Company perks including health and dental benefits, store discount, tuition reimbursement, and much more.

Matix Lumber is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to fostering a diverse workforce that is equitable and inclusive for all. Matix Lumber provides equal employment opportunity to all employees and applicants without regard to an individual’s protected status under the Human Rights Code including but not limited to: race/ethnicity, persons with disabilities, members of visible minorities, religion, creed, sex or gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, family or marital status, pregnancy/childbirth or related conditions, national origin, military or veteran status, or any other protected status. Accommodations are available upon request throughout all aspects of the selection process. Candidates requiring accommodations may contact [email protected].

We thank all candidates for their interest, only those selected for an interview will be contacted.