Delivery Driver

ABOUT US:

Hilltop Greenhouses is a family run, wholesale nursery, which has been in business for over 50 years!

Hilltop Greenhouses Ltd is looking for an enthusiastic, hardworking, and physically fit person to join our team. The Delivery Driver position is a customer focused, fast paced position, which will offer a variety of routes on Vancouver Island, Lower Mainland and during the Spring busy season, the Okanagan. The new team member will be a positive individual that possesses strong interpersonal skills, can keep track of inventory, delivery the product in a timely manner, will follow all safety protocols and will be comfortable working with a diverse group of individuals.

Drivers must hold a valid class 5 BC Driver’s License with no restrictions and must be comfortable driving and backing up large trucks up to 36 feet in length.

Having an Air Brake Endorsement would be considered very favourable but not necessary.

The driver position is casual hours based off seniority and will vary based off the needs of the operation. As little as one shift a week during the slow season and up to full time during the busy season. The busy seasons are mid-November to mid-December, and April to June. The driver should be available Monday to Saturday with the ability to start in the early morning hours.

Responsibilities Include but are not limited to:

Office/Paperwork

* Updating clip boards/paperwork with route information

* Updating office with location along routes

Trucks/Driving

* Performing pre trip inspections

* Safely operates the vehicle at all times

* Follows all safety regulations and traffic laws

* Delivers product in a timely manner

* Delivering carts of plants to stores in the specified delivery location

* Assisting customers with the offload of their plants in a professional manner

* Maintains accurate records of deliveries and notes missing or extra product during deliveries

* Picking up empty carts from customers

* Picking up supplies for the greenhouse

* Helping maintain a clean environment in and outside the truck

* Ad hoc duties as required

Driver Requirements

* Previous Greenhouse Experience is NOT required; however, knowledge of plants would be considered favourable

* Must be able to speak, read and write English

* Must be able to work with a diverse group of individuals

* Positive attitude is a must

* Have a strong work ethic and be physically fit

* Be detail oriented

* Basic math skills required

* Excellent organizational skills

* Ability to work independently and as part of a team

* Ability to follow directions given and ask questions when you don’t understand

* Must have own transportation – we are not on a bus route

* Must have steel toed shoes/boots

* Must have own cell phone

* NOT required but nice to have – mechanically inclined

Working Conditions

* We are a greenhouse environment – there is dirt!

* Standing or sitting for long periods of time

* Bending, crouching, kneeling

* Will be physically demanding

Drivers are required to submit a drivers abstract with their resume.

We look forward to meeting you!!

Job Type: Casual

Pay: From $23.00 per hour

Work Location: On the road