Our sector is seeking a:

Work location: 47 Minas Warehouse Road, New Minas, NS B4N 5A5

Status: Professional, Permanent, Full Time,

Job Title: Driver – Salesperson (Unionize role)

Location: New Minas, NS

Type of work: Unionize - on the road

Schedule: 10 hours per day / 5 days a week (Monday to Friday)

This position reports directly to the Office and Truck Supervisor in New Minas.

WHY SOLLIO AGRICULTURE ?

You will be part of Canada's largest agricultural network, created by and for producers over 100 years ago. In this way, you will help our farmers grow, progress and prosper.

Like them, we are passionate and forward-looking. Agriculture is quite a challenge. This is why we are moving forward together, in the right direction.

YOUR ADVANTAGES

Developing your talents means taking care of yourself, learning new things and sharing your experiences. We therefore propose various initiatives so that you can achieve your full potential at work, including:

• Flexible group insurance plan and defined contribution pension plan upon taking office;
• Training adapted to your needs;
• Employee and Family Assistance Program and Telemedicine;
• After 3 months probation you get 2 weeks of vacations;
• Starting wage : 22.55 $ per hour;
• Training adapted to your needs;
• 1 or 2 meals provided by the employer/day (depending on the number of work hours you have completed in a day);
• All travels are in Nova Scotia (except 1 or 2/year). You can get back home the same day.

CHALLENGES WE OFFER

• Picks up delivery slips and loads product to meet delivery requirements;
• Delivers feed product to customers as per delivery slips. Ensures an efficient delivery schedule is maintained to keep distribution costs to a minimum;
• Ensures that the product, quantity, and price are correct for each customer;
• Shows utmost care to customer’s personal property;
• Collects payment from customers who wish to pay COD for their product and provides them with a receipt;
• Completes a daily report indicating the amounts delivered and the payments collected. Responsible for cash over / shortages;
• Handles complaints within his immediate authority and reports all complaints to his supervisor;
• Obeys all laws and regulations regarding safe driving practices and the loading and unloading of product;
• Maintains vehicle in the best manner possible. Performs daily routine inspections of the truck and equipment. Reports all accidents to supervisor as well as any damage necessitating repairs to his vehicle or customers property;
• Keeps vehicle, uniform, and person in a neat and clean condition;
• Presents an excellent image of the organization at all times;
• Strives to promote excellent customer service, pursues opportunities to gain new customer accounts, and keeps his supervisor informed of all relevant feed related matter in his delivery area;
• Performs other duties as assigned by the supervisor.

YOU FIT THE FOLLOWING PROFILE

• Physical Effort: Loads and drives a bulk feed truck, making multiple deliveries in rural and urban areas, and lifting or moving up to 60 lbs;
• Must have a Class 1 Drivers Licence (tractor trailer);
• Physical Environment: Works outdoors in all types of weather and driving conditions. This position may also be exposed to elements such as noise, dust, odours, fumes and oils;
• Sensory Attention: Use of specialized delivery equipment, if necessary;
• Frequent customer contact. Overtime/weekends may be required.

If you want to join the ranks of an organization with a bright future that provides interesting challenges, a stimulating work environment as well as a competitive compensation package, we invite you to join our team.

We thank all candidates for their interest in this position; however, only those selected for further consideration will be contacted. Sollio Agriculture is an equal opportunity employer.

Thank you for your consideration.

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