High Lift Driver

CAD 23.04 per hour Main Duties and Responsibilities:

1.Completes the gathering and fault free timely load / off-load of catering material, assuring complete load security, coordinating with all necessary departments and duty manager.

2. Completes the pre-trip truck checks, ensuring cleanliness and assumes responsibility for the driving of high-loader catering vehicle.

3. Loads and unloads aircraft in accordance with flight schedules, loading lists / labels and stowages in the correct galley positions and health and safety / customer requirements.

4. Liaises with the Transport Dispatcher in the case of injuries and accidents, absence of material, or any other irregular operations or block outs.

5. Uses in downtime accordance to the dispatcher (for example, laundry, storage, vehicle, Pick & Pack, etc.)

6. Compliance with the regulations (Materials / Security / Country / Safety / SQOR / Company Rules and Procedures).

Qualifications

Education/Technical Skills: (Certification, Licenses and Registration)

• Minimum high school diploma is required, with specific accreditations in Math and English

• Minimum Class 5 driver’s license is required CDL driver’s license a strong asset

• Clean driving record

• Purple RAIC a strong asset

Work Experience:

• Good command of the English language, both written and verbal

• Previous experience in a similar role

• Experience of working in a fast-paced deadline driven environment

Job Requirements:

• Work 8 hours rotative shifts that will include weekdays, weekends and holidays

• Work overtime when required

• Arrive to work on-time

• Pass a criminal background check and driver’s abstract

• Complete paperwork

• Communicate with supervisors and co-workers

• Follow directions

• Work as a member of a team

• Must have a discipline free and excellent attendance record

Job Knowledge and Skills:

• Excellent communicator (oral and written), who demonstrates sound judgment, tact, and works well in high-pressure situations.

• Current Driver’s license with a clean driver’s abstract

• Must have skill and ability to understand and read spec.

• Able to handle multi-tasks and adapt to change.

• Self-motivated, and able to work with minimal supervision.

• Ability to work in an environment that encourages and fosters teamwork, participation, creativity, honesty and mutual respect.

• Knowledge of safe lifting techniques, as regular and repetitive heavy lifting (approx. 50lbs) is required.

• Ability to work shift work

Environmental Requirements and Working Conditions:

• Will be exposed to extreme temperature changes and noise

• Majority of duties performed outside in a variety of weather conditions

• Subject to cold temperatures (ranging from +10 degrees Celsius to at or below 0-degrees Celsius)

• Subject to hot temperatures

• Works with chemicals and industrial cleaning materials

• Must be able to lift, push, pull, and move product, equipment and supplies up to fifty (50) pounds

• This is a physically demanding position - Regularly stands, bends, lifts, and moves intermittently during shifts of 8+ hours

• Must be able to work at heights up to 20-25 feet

Language / Communication Skills:

• Strong interpersonal skills, interact well with multiple departments as required

• Able to work with little supervision

• Excellent reading, writing, and oral communication skills

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.

• Fluency in English. Other languages a plus.

Job Dimensions

Geographic Responsibility: Canada –

Type of Employment: Part Time

Travel %:   

Exemption Classification: Exempt/Non-Exempt

Internal Relationships: various teams within the organization

External Relationships:  Customers

Work Environment / Requirements of the Job: Regularly stands, bends, lifts and moves intermittently during shifts.  Must be to lift, pull, push, and move products, equipment, and supplies daily.  There may be physical discomfort due to temperature in production area, coolers, and freezers

Other verbiage:  Normal standing, walking, reaching, lifting, kneeling, climbing of stairs and ladders, driving, and flying as a passenger on commercial airlines

Budget / Revenue Responsibility:

Organization Structure

Direct Line Manager (Title):  Transportation Supervisor/ Transportation Manager

Dotted Line Manager (Title, if applicable):  Lead

Number of Direct Reports: N/A

Number of Dotted Line Reports: N/A

Estimated Total Size of Team: varies throughout the year

gategroup Competencies Required to be Successful in the Job:

• Thinking – Information Search and analysis & problem resolution skills

• Engaging – Understanding others, Team Leadership and Developing People

• Inspiring – Influencing and building relationships, Motivating and Inspiring, Communicating effectively

• Achieving – Delivering business results under pressure, Championing Performance Improvement and Customer Focus

Demonstrated Values to be Successful in the Position

Employees at gategroup are expected to live our Values of Excellence, Integrity, Passion and Accountability. To demonstrate these Values, we expect to observe the following from everyone:

• We treat each other with respect and we act with integrity

• We communicate and keep each other informed

• We put our heads together to problem solve and deliver excellence as a team

• We have passion for our work and we pay attention to the little details

• We foster an environment of accountability, take responsibility for our actions and learn from our mistakes

• We do what we say we will do, when we say we are going to do it

• We care about our coworkers, always taking an opportunity to make someone’s day better

The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by the individual(s) assigned to this position.  They are not intended to be an exhaustive list of all duties, responsibilities, and skills required.  Management reserves the right to modify, add, or remove duties and to assign other duties as necessary.  In addition, reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of this position.

Candidates will be required to go through a criminal background check.

gategroup is an equal opportunity employer committed to workforce diversity.  All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment and will not be discriminated against on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or other ground under applicable law.

Gate Gourmet Canada Inc. is pleased to accommodate applicants who have a disability up to the point of undue hardship during the recruitment, assessment and selection process. Please inform our Recruitment Team if you require a disability-related accommodation to participate in the recruitment process.