Home Delivery Driver / Distribution Center Colleague

As a Home Delivery Driver, you will be responsible for ensuring timely delivery of goods to pre-determined clients as well as providing exceptional customer service to our client base. You will also be able to operate all forms of Material Handling Equipment and perform daily tasks as required and outlined below.
When you are not doing active customer delivery’s you will be performing the duties and responsibilities of the Distribution Center Colleague in our Distribution Center.
Primary Duties and Responsibilities:
Conduct pre- and post-trip vehicle inspections and documents appropriately.
Pack and load products onto trucks according to company’s specifications.
Maintains ongoing daily communication with route dispatcher that includes documenting delivery status, recording mileage, fuel costs, and daily issues.
Unloads and delivers customer products safely with no damage as per client expectations.
Action taken promptly – accidents and incident reporting within regulatory requirements and following workplace procedures.
Ability to complete work systematically and without injury to self or others, or damage goods, equipment or vehicles involved in delivery.
Follows the procedure manual for all warehouse processes and work instructions required to maintain high levels of inventory and location accuracy. Identifies discrepancies to the DC Supervisor or DC lead.
Complete routine documentation, such as pick sheets, manifests, and unload lists;
Perform a variety of physically demanding general labor duties according to standard work instructions, such as manually loading and unloading goods from a trailer.
Demonstrate accuracy and efficiency in the execution of standard DC processes such as receiving, picking, packing, shipping, checking and loading customer orders and products;
Assist new colleagues in learning DC processes - picking; loading; pallet checks; pallet replenishment; put-away and receiving.
Demonstrate and maintain a skill set capable of operating a variety of equipment used in a warehouse environment
Proactive in accident & incident prevention.
What you bring to the role:
Top-notch in-home customer service that includes wowing our customers with the ability to readily problem-solve.
Recognizes and adapts appropriately to cultural differences in the workplace, including modes of behavior and interactions among colleagues and customers.
Contributes to an environment where JYSK culture is a strong and living reality that embraces the diversity of coworkers and customers.
Excellent communication in English (verbal and written).
Proven ability to work well both independently and as part of a team.
Capable of working in a fast-paced environment with time-sensitive deadlines.
Strong attention to detail and safety regulations.
Valid license pertaining to material handling equipment and ability to be certified in house
Ability to pass a criminal record check.
Strong customer-oriented professional disposition combined with a positive attitude.
Good knowledge of the GVRD and Fraser Valley Road systems and navigation
You must be willing to work a flexible schedule that includes nights, weekends, and holidays; this is critical to support the needs of the business and is subject to change.
Full Class 5 Driving License (no restrictions).
Clean Drivers Abstract.
Minimum 1 year professional and/or delivery experience and 1 to 2 years’ experience of warehouse and material handling equipment experience.
Education
High school diploma or equivalent.
What this role brings to you:
The possibility of being part of a dynamic team and culture
The opportunity to have a rewarding career with various prospects for career advancement across different functions and teams
A great benefits package for full-time colleagues (including medical, vision care and dental) Life insurance.
An amazing colleague discount on all JYSK products
Annually work boot allowance and company uniforms
Compensation: The hourly wage for this role is $22 - $24 per hour depending on experience.
If this sounds like an opportunity for you, come join JYSK and experience it for yourself!
JYSK Canada is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. We welcome and encourage all candidates to apply. Our company values diversity and is committed to creating an inclusive culture where Colleagues can fully develop and utilize their talents and strengths. We consider all applications based on the position requirements, and we do so without regard to any unrelated factor and/or characteristic. Reasonable accommodations are available upon request for candidates taking part in all aspects of the hiring process.
JYSK is presently inviting candidates to apply for this existing vacancy. Applying to this posting allows you to express your interest in this current career opportunity at JYSK. We thank all applicants for their interest in a career at JYSK; however, only those candidates who are selected for an interview will be contacted.

Employment type
Full-time

Work arrangement
No