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Order Picker / Backup Truck Delivery Driver

Horizon Grocery + Wellness
Burnaby, BC
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Job Details:
Full-time
Experienced

This is primarily an Order Picker role, that functions also as a back up driver covering sick calls and vacations. It works out to be about a 50/50 split over the year.
The Order Picker is responsible for filling customer orders in the Warehouse, while meeting accuracy and productivity expectations. This position will be aware of all aspects of the general Warehouse operation, and may also be required to perform additional warehouse-related tasks as needed.
Truck Drivers load and deliver orders to customers in a timely, efficient, and professional manner, providing customers with the high level of customer service that is expected of Horizon representatives. Truck Drivers are required to strictly follow safety protocols while performing their job.
Qualifications + Expectations:
  • Valid Class 5 driver's license, with a ‘clean' driver's record at least 1 year's experience driving, preferably with truck delivery driving experience.
  • Class 3 driver's license, and/or Air Brakes certificate are an asset.
  • Defensive driving or professional driving lessons and experience an asset.
  • Able to perform physically demanding work, including bending, reaching, pulling, pushing, and lifting up to 50lbs, as needed.
  • Good customer service skills (friendly, professional, good communication).
  • Problem-solving abilities with ability to follow-up on details as required.
  • Good spatial conceptualizing, (ability to judge tight spaces for parking and loading).
  • Order Picking experience (case-sized items).
  • Solid attention to detail and experience palletizing product of varying shapes + sizes.
  • Ability to work independently and stay on track to meet productivity goals.

Compensation + Working Conditions:
  • This is a fulltime and permanent position with a set schedule of Tuesday to Saturday, The shift is 7am to 3pm during the week and 9am to 5pm on Saturday. Overtime as needed.
  • The starting wage for Order Picking is $22.65/hour and $23.55/hour for Driving. We provide a paid 35-minute break.

We have scheduled wage increases based on hours worked and a company-wide Cost of Living Allowance (COLA) annual wage review.
Application information:To read the full job posting, and to apply online, please click HERE. Please apply with your resume listing relevant experience. Must be located in the Lower Mainland and be able to commute to our location
Horizon is an equal opportunity employer valuing diversity in the workplace. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, ancestry, colour, place of origin, gender, gender identity, age, religion, disability, family status, sexual orientation, or any other status or characteristic protected by law. If you require assistance or a reasonable accommodation in any aspect of the application process, please contact the People + Culture department.
Note: We thank everyone for their interest but only those advancing to the next stage of the recruitment process will be contacted. Only Lower Mainland candidates considered.
About Horizon Grocery + Wellness:

Horizon Grocery + Wellness is a leading distributor of organic and natural foods, household products, supplements, and natural personal care items, servicing thousands of locations across Western Canada. We thrive as a market leader via effective partnerships and primary relationships with our valued retailers and suppliers. We are a privately owned, 100% Canadian company with a 150,000 square foot Grocery facility and a 40,000 square foot Wellness facility located in south Burnaby, BC. Horizon Grocery + Wellness is the cornerstone of the Horizon Group, a privately held, Canadian-owned group of companies with distribution facilities servicing over 6000 customers across Canada.

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