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Position: Organic Basket Delivery Driver
Organization: Ottawa Organics
Location: Ottawa, Ontario

Basic Responsibilities

To complete assigned deliveries of organic produce baskets, pick-up of empty totes, and assist with warehouse duties.

Schedule

Our hours of this position are Wednesday - Friday and occasionally Saturday.

Hours are
The position will be approximately 3-4 days a week (4-8 hours/day) with the possibility of more hours.

This position requires completing the assigned delivery route, and working in the warehouse as needed.

Driving responsibilities include:

• Delivering between 30 and 70 orders per day.
• Loading prepared delivery orders into vans at loading dock, outside building.
• Transporting deliveries according to manifest in a safe, responsible manner and in accordance with company procedures.
• Reading complex route sheet and noting difficulties with any deliveries. Updating delivery information to maintain accuracy.
• Exercising good judgment and attention to detail when delivery problems arise. Contact office for additional assistance, if needed.
• Accurately updating daily route statistics including start and end times, mileage and return of totes from previous delivery.
• Notifying supervisor of any vehicle maintenance issues.
• Checking in/out with afternoon supervisor
• Minimizing the idling of company vehicles to reduce carbon footprint.
• Maintaining a professional manner and appearance.

Skills:

• Self-motivated
• Map reading
• Able to lift and move 40+ lb boxes for 10 hours in a row
• Attention to detail
• Ability to work independently as well as in a team environment
• Customer Service
• Bilingual (French/English) an asset

Experience, Education, Training:

• A clean driving record is required
• Experience with hand-held Global Positioning System (GPS) units is a plus.
• Previous delivery/grocery industry/customer service experience.
• Interest in organics is preferred.

Certifications/Licenses

• Valid Ontario driver's license.
• Clean Police Check

Compensation

• $12.00 per hour to start
• Free organic fruit and vegetable basket