Why you will love Upper Canada Forest Products:
We are North America's premier distributor of globally sourced specialty forest products. That means our products are not only sustainably sourced, but we are building a workforce for the future.
We stand proudly for our people and support their success through career advancement and development. From Innovation, diversity, equity & inclusion, we also strive to do what’s best for our people, customers, and communities.
Role: Class 1 Driver
Timing: 8 am to 4:30 pm
Rate: $31- 34
The impact you will have:
As a Driver for Upper Canada Forest Products, you will have the opportunity to expand your skillset and enhance our customer experience.
If you are passionate about making a difference, impacting driver operations efficiencies, partnering with our warehouse teams, and ensuring products are distributed safely – this opportunity may be the right fit for you.
Requirements
What you will do:
- Operate a tractor trailer; potentially straight truck as needed.
- Ongoing and continuous learning and development; including forklift certification.
- Comply with applicable legislation including safety operation, carriage of goods, driver’s hours, occupational health and safety, and applicable traffic laws.
- Perform pre/post-trip vehicle inspection to ensure mechanical, safety and emergency equipment meets our rigorous safety standards.
- Maintain daily logs, inspection logs and other necessary driver compliance documentation.
- Fill reports such as Driver logs, inspection reports (pre-trip, enroute, post-trip), maintenance and repair reports, and incident reports.
- Perform all aspects of truck and trailer load securement.
- Physically capable of opening and closing curtains on the trailer.
- Safely load and unload premium quality wood products for our customers.
- May be required to operate a forklift and/or Moffett.
- Safely lift material up to 75 pounds.
- Provide excellent customer experience.
- Other duties as assigned.
- Customer experience.
- Other duties as assigned.
What Makes You Stand Out:
- A valid Commercial Driver’s license.
- Minimum 3 years licensed and on the road.
Benefits
Why Join Upper Canada Forest Products?
- People First Culture: We stand proudly for our people, supporting success through career advancement, continuous learning, and a collaborative environment.
- Competitive Rewards: Enjoy competitive pay, comprehensive family benefits, tuition reimbursement, and programs designed to support not only you but your family as well.
- Growth & Innovation: Join a company that champions innovation and sustainability—where your ideas drive progress and help shape the future.
- Purpose-Driven Work: Our mission is simple: Deliver the Difference to our customers when they need it, by people who know and care. Every role here makes a real impact on our customers and local communities.
AI Usage & Disclosure: This recruitment process may involve the use of artificial intelligence (AI) or automated tools to assist in screening, assessing, or selecting candidates.