Freight - Driver DZ

Who are we?

At Bakers & Us / Bakemark, we've been proudly serving bakery customers for over 130 years. Since our founding in 1892, we’ve built a legacy centered on strong customer relationships and unwavering commitment to excellence. With more than 38 branches across the U.S. and Canada, and expanding internationally, we’re a leading bakery manufacturer and distributor focused on your success. As we continue to grow, our core values of partnership and opportunity remain at the heart of everything we do empowering businesses to thrive today and into the future.

LOCATION & DELIVERY ROUTES:

• Drivers work out of our Mississauga Warehouse.
• Majority of Deliveries take place in Downtown Toronto.
• *HANDBOMBING IS REQUIRED*

Position: DZ Delivery Driver (Downtown Toronto and Surrounding Regions in Ontario)

Shift/Schedule: Monday-Friday 4:00 AM start, subject to change.

Job Responsibilities:

• Conduct pre-trip and post-trip inspections of the vehicle, ensuring safe and efficient loading and handling of food products.
• Review delivery paperwork for accuracy and completeness.
• Deliver and unload food products using equipment such as ramps, lift gates, pallet jacks, pump trucks, dolly’s and by hand to ensure timely and safe deliveries.
• Work alongside a driver helper when required and be prepared to step in as a driver helper as needed.
• Verify product quantities, leave appropriate paperwork, and secure necessary signatures, as well as the collection of cheques or cash (when applicable).
• Operate the vehicle safely, following Bakers & Us safety guidelines, minimizing accidents, traffic violations, and customer complaints.
• Immediately report any accidents or incidents to the Transportation Manager.
• Keep the vehicle well-maintained, secure, and in safe working conditions, promptly reporting any defects.
• Address and resolve customer concerns as needed to maintain high service standards.
• Report any delays, missing items, product damages to the Transportation Manager
• Attend mandatory drivers' meetings, training sessions, and administrative tasks as required.
• Uphold Bakers & Us’ professional reputation in interactions with customers, the public, and colleagues.
• Perform duties in compliance with HACCP (Hazard Analysis Critical Control Point) and Safe Quality Food (SQF) policies and procedures, ensuring product safety.
• Perform other related duties as assigned by the Transportation Manager

Physical Demands:

• Manual lifting of up to 50 lbs, must be able to hand bomb and break down skids.
• Daily requirement of bending, kneeling, pushing, pulling, reaching above and below the shoulder, standing, walking, and sitting to drive a vehicle.
• Working environment - ranges from noisy, moisture, dust, and/or fumes, snow, rain, stairs, lifts.

Qualifications, Education & Certifications:

• High School Diploma, GED, or equivalent preferred.
• Possession of a valid, provincially appropriate DZ Driver's License for the vehicle(s) being driven.
• Possession of a valid, provincially appropriate Manual AZ Driver's License is an asset.

Experience:

• Minimum 2 years of previous experience operating a truck(s) similar in size to the truck(s) that will be driven in the role.
• Minimum 2 years Delivering LTL in GTA region in the food service industry is strongly preferred.
• Clean driver's abstract.
• Manual AZ experience is an asset

Required Knowledge:

• Knowledge of provincially specific transportation and driving laws and mandates.
• Good written and verbal communication skills in English
• Good time management skills.
• Detail Oriented - proficient with basic administrative tasks (Paperwork, filing, etc.)

As a condition of employment, the incumbent will be required to undergo:

• A criminal background check
• Reference check

At Bakers & Us, we value diversity and are committed to fostering an inclusive and accommodating workplace. We encourage applications from all qualified individuals, regardless of gender, age, race, ethnicity, disability, or any other characteristic. Bakers & Us is dedicated to providing full accommodation for individuals with disabilities throughout all stages of the recruitment process. If you require any accommodation, such as alternative formats of materials or accessible meeting spaces, please reach out to the main recruiting contact or Human Resources to discuss your specific needs.

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Pay: From $23 per hour

• Competitive health benefits package

Additional pay:

• Overtime pay
• Potential for incentive pay

Schedule:

• Day shift
• Monday to Friday
• Weekends (CLOSED)

Ability to commute/relocate:

• Mississauga, ON: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)

Experience:

• DZ Driver: 2 year (required)
• Hand bombing: 2 years (required)
• AZ Manual Driver: 2 years (is an asset)