Position Summary: The Heavy T Driver represents the Company by transporting, handling and presenting its goods to Customers in a professional manner, while verifying delivery in accordance with procedures and standards set by NWT Enterprises Limited.

Key Responsibilities:

 Transportation of Goods:

• Safely transporting goods between various locations, including suppliers and customers.
• Handling the loading and off-loading of goods onto and off the delivery vehicle.
• Ensure handling is done to prevent wastage and damaging of items.
• Keep the Cargo area locked at all times when not in use.

Inventory Management:

• Keeping accurate records of items being transported, ensuring that the correct quantities and items are delivered. This will involve verifying Packing Lists and Invoices.

Vehicle Maintenance:

• Performing routine checks on the delivery vehicle, such as checking tire pressure, fluid levels, and ensuring that the vehicle is in good working condition.
• Report immediately to the General Manager and document any maintenance needs or issues on the Truck Loading Report. 

Route Planning:

• Planning efficient routes to ensure timely delivery of goods, considering factors such as traffic, distance, and delivery schedules.

Safety Compliance:         

• Adhering to all safety regulations and procedures of the Law, while driving and handling goods. 

Customer Interaction:

• Providing professional and courteous service when interacting with customers.
• Obtaining signatures for receipt of goods delivered, verifying all cash payments collected from customers and preparing receipts for all payments received (Cash or Cheque). 

Documentation and Reporting:

• Completing all necessary paperwork related to deliveries, such as delivery receipts, logs, Truck Loading Report and any reports on incidents or delays.

Warehouse Duties:

When assigned to the warehouse, a Driver should assist with the following:

• Receiving incoming shipments of goods, verifying against packing lists.
• Unloading goods in a safe manner via Hand, Pallet Jacks
• Inspecting goods and report any issues of damages and defects to the Warehouse Supervisor.
• Accurately packing goods in designated locations ensuring it is neat and well accessible.
• Ensuring and promoting warehouse cleanliness at all times.
• Rotating stock to prevent expiration and damages.
• Picking, packing and labelling goods for customers with a high level of accuracy and attention to details.
• Following all the good distribution practices and personal hygiene requirements while at the warehouse facility and during the handling and delivery of products
• Supporting in other related activities for the development and maintenance of the Food Safety Management System.

Qualifications:

• 3 -5 years driving experience
• Experience driving commercial delivery trucks.
• 3 CXC Subjects (including English and Mathematics)
• A valid Heavy T License
• A Defensive driving certificate is an asset
• Able Bodied

Skills:

• Excellent Customer Service
• The ability to accurately check goods
• Communication Skills
• Time Management

Behavioral Competencies:

• Integrity & Trustworthiness 
• Responsible
• Reliable
• Teamwork
• Positive Attitude

Physical Requirements:

• Able bodied
• Able to lift, bend and stand for long periods of time.

This Job Description is not limited to the responsibilities as defined, but new tasks can be assigned with the Company’s initiative for continuous improvement in our operation.