Long-Haul Truck Driver

Required immediately, our Winnipeg Branch is seeking a   Long-Haul Truck Driver

FLOFORM Countertops is a Canadian company with its head office in Winnipeg, MB and has 16 branches and 5 manufacturing facilities located in Western Canada and the Pacific Northwest. FLOFORM manufactures, sells and installs over 20,000 premium surface countertops a year.  Established in 1961, FLOFORM is proud to be one of Canada’s Best Managed Companies.

POSITION SUMMARY:

Our Long-Haul Driver is responsible for transporting countertops to and from branches and suppliers in accordance with their set route in Canada.

Desired Skills & Experience:

- Must have and maintain  Current Class 1 commercial driver's license and be forklift certified
- High School Diploma or equivalency
- 10 years of experience of long-haul driving
- 1 year of experience with step deck, double drop or flatbed freight required
- Knowledge of highway and road regulations
- Valid work permit
- Ability to operate a Forklift is an asset
- Basic math skills
- Must be able to lift 100lbs assisted
- Able to drive for long extensive periods of time
- Must have a clean driving record and a clear criminal record
- Must be comfortable driving in winter conditions

Duties and Responsibilities:

- Safely operates flatbed, semi-truck to transport countertops in a long-haul setting
- Follows set trip route and reports on location as required
- Sets route schedule
- Safely operates a forklift and obtains certification
- Loads and unloads cargo
- Records cargo deliveries
- Refuels and cleans vehicle to maintain proper maintenance and housekeeping standards in vehicle
- Reports road incidents to supervisor
- Follows traffic laws
- Follows accident procedures if necessary
- Maintains all paperwork associated with trips and turnover to supervisor at end of shift
- Reports mechanical problems to maintenance personnel
- Plans routes using GPS system
- Maintains a positive attitude with customers both internal and external
- Commercial driver’s license must be kept up to date at all times
- Regular out-of-town and overnight travel throughout Canada
- Other duties as assigned

FLOFORM is proud to offer the successful candidate:

- Wage negotiable DOE
- Medical and dental benefits
- RRSP Matching

FLOFORM Countertops offers a positive and fun working environment that rewards those who share in our mission: “To consistently provide our customers the best counter-top purchasing experience available.”
Should this opportunity be of interest to you, contact us today!!! Submit a resume at   www.floform.com/careers (https://www.floform.com/careers).  We look forward to meeting you!   To learn more about us we encourage all applicants to visit our website at   www.floform.com (http://www.floform.com/) .We are an Equal Opportunity Employer.