Truck Driver

Description

Position at Value Village

Truck Driver

Pay Range: $29.32 - $43.98

* Applications are accepted on an ongoing basis to fill new positions and openings as they become available.

Who we are:

As one of the largest for-profit thrift operators in the United States, Canada and Australia for value priced pre-owned clothing, accessories and household goods, our mission is to champion reuse and inspire a future where secondhand is second nature. We supply our stores with gently-used, one-of-a-kind items that have been donated by the community to local nonprofit organizations. We purchase these items directly from our nonprofit partners, redirecting billions of pounds of used items away from landfills and on to our store racks and shelves for reuse, and providing our partners with valuable funding for their community-based programs and services. You’ll often hear us say that we are “Thrift Proud.” It’s the millions of loyal customers who visit our 300+ stores and our more than 22,000 team members that make it possible. Learn more about the Savers® family of thrift stores, our impact, and the #ThriftProud movement at savers.com.

Our brands are Savers (in the U.S.), 2nd Ave (in the U.S.), Value Village (in the U.S. and Canada), Unique (in the U.S.), Village des Valeurs (in Quebec) and Savers Australia.

What you can expect:

• The opportunity to celebrate uniqueness. We are made up of people from many different backgrounds, experiences, and perspectives, all with something special to contribute.
• To work in a purpose-driven company, with a business model that people love for our impact on both the planet and local communities.
• An investment in the career path interests of our people. With our aggressive store expansion plans, we recognize the importance of the continued growth and development of our team members.

What you get:

Comprehensive onboarding and training from day one.

In-house expertise! Our training department / Savers University develops and delivers robust training to every team member across our organization — from new hires to senior executives. We develop around 90% of our training internally, and partner with a variety of renowned providers to supplement our offerings.

Benefits offerings including:

• Bundled health plans such as medical, Rx, dental and vision
• Company-paid life insurance for extra protection and peace of mind
• Programs to stop smoking, diabetes management coaching, and on demand care options.
• A Group Registered Retirement Savings Plan (RRSP) with a generous company matching provision to assist you in saving for a secure financial future
• Paid time off from work for leisure or other hobbies.
• A range of mental health services to assist you in managing daily life.

What you’ll be working on:

The purpose of this position is to prepare for transport all goods that move between the production and retail facilities and safely operate a cargo truck to move goods between the two buildings.

What you have:

• In order to be considered, drivers must have a full Class AZ Truck License (air brake endorsement/any truck/tractor trailer combination).
• The Truck Driver position must be a minimum 18 years of age.
• Must have a clean driver history and provide a driver’s abstract annually.
• Trustworthy. The truck driver is in control of a high value company asset.
• Able to prioritize tasks. Ensuring CDC, retail, and production have the right tools and supplies at the right times.
• Ability to read and write.
• Customer service skills requiring courtesy and good communication skills.
• Ability to concentrate and pay close attention to detail.
• Problem solving skills.
• Able to work independently without supervision

Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• Lifting and carrying 50 lbs.
• Reaching overhead 30% of time
• Pushing and pulling 30% of time
• Standing 75% of time
• Bending and crouching 20% of time
• Repetitive use of hands 75% of time
• Grasping items with hands 75% of time
• Able and willing to safely, cautiously, and efficiently navigate work environment that may include large industrial machinery, heavy equipment and product, elevated and uneven surfaces, and heights, and moving forklifts

Minimum Required Education, Training and Experience:

• Building a Culture of Customer Service
• Obeys all traffic laws and rules of the road
• Truck Loading/Unloading
• Merchandising
• Donation Support
• Workstation organization
• Meeting Targets
• Loss Prevention
• Safety

Ability to perform basic math calculations (addition, subtraction, multiplication, division, averages and measurements) at the level normally required in high school.

FLSA Status: Non-Exempt

Travel: Less than 10%

Work Type/Location: Savers Distribution Center 279 Rexdale Blvd. Toronto, Ontario M9W1P7

Minimum Age Requirements:

• Must be at least 21 years of age.

Value Village is committed to fair and accessible employment practices. Value Village will accommodate people with disabilities during the recruitment, assessment and hiring process by informing applicants that we will make reasonable accommodations available, upon request and through consultation with them, throughout the process. Value Village will review current recruitment policies, procedures, processes and communications methods and amend as necessary to reflect required accessibility standards.