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Job Title


Delivery Driver


Company : Central Smith Creamery]


Location : Peterborough, Ontario


Created : 2025-06-06


Job Type : Full Time


Job Description

JOB DESCRIPTION **POSITION TITLE:** Delivery Driver **REPORTING TO:** Logistics Manager **DATE LAST REVISED:** June, 2025 General Accountability Reporting directly to the Logistics Manager, the Driver is responsible for the safe and timely delivery of goods to our clients. The Driver will be tasked with driving and maintaining trucks that are assigned, as well as to assist in planning routes and track deliveries. **Specific Accountabilities:** * Ensure that product arrives in good condition to the client on time * Load and unload cargo * Record deliveries * Refuel and clean vehicle * Report road incidents to the Logistics Manager * Follow traffic laws * Inspect trucks and record issues * Follow accident procedures * Keep an activity log and log hours * Report mechanical problems to maintenance personnel * Plan routes that are efficient * Adherence to product quality and safety standards * Maintain a positive attitude with clients * Keep commercial driver license up to date * Follow policies and GMPs * Other duties as required **Skills and Attributes:** * Positive outlook with a history of proven dependability and commitment * Willingness to strictly adhere to company policies and procedures * Ability to work well under pressure, employing effective decision-making (judgment) under sometimes stressful and unpredictable circumstances (traffic, weather conditions etc.) * Possess good communication and interpersonal skills to be able to communicate effectively with customers and dispatchers * Moderate physical effort is required to manually load and unload material, secure load, place crossers and step on and off forklift * Positive attitude * Highly organized * Must be able to work a flexible schedule including afternoons, evenings, weekends, and holidays **Qualifications, Education, Experience:** * Commercial driver license (DZ) * Must have clean driving record * Forklift certification * High school diploma * 3+ years professional driving experience or related work experience **Working Conditions:** **Physical Effort:** Work activities require frequent periods of physical effort. Work includes frequent bending, lifting, and carrying large, awkward or heavy objects with the required ability to sit for extended periods of time. **Physical Environment:** Work environment contains exposure to mild unpleasant or disagreeable conditions with a remote possibility of risk of accident or health hazards. **Sensory Attention:** Work activities involve need to concentrate for intermediate durations at a time with some tasks requiring close attention. The need for detailed or precise work is moderate. **Mental Stress:** Frequent exposure to mental pressure conditions where mental stress would be noticeable (e.g. traffic, weather conditions). **Please note:** The above statement reflects the general details considered necessary to describe the principal functions of the job identified and shall not be considered as a conclusive description of all work required in the position. This job description may be subject to change to meet organizational, client or operational requirements.