Seasonal DZ Agronomy Driver

at  Sunderland Cooperative Inc

POSITION: SEASONAL DZ TRUCK DRIVER

Sunderland Co-operative Inc. is an exciting place to develop and grow a career in agriculture that supports Ontario producers who grow and sell their crops to local and global markets. We are a member-owned Canadian company with deep roots in agronomy, crop protection, grain elevation, fuels, animal feed, and retail farm supplies. Sunderland Co-op has invested and matured in the agricultural landscape for nearly 70 years. With 4 locations in the Sunderland, Oakwood, Lindsay, and Peterborough areas, Sunderland Co-op offers you a unique opportunity to make your mark in a growth-oriented company with a variety of business segments.
Our success comes from a well-established network of people and assets, ongoing infrastructure development, and the strong business relationships we nurture with farmers and suppliers. Learn more about us at www.sunderlandco-op.on.ca

POSITION WILL BE BASED IN OAKWOOD, ON

Sunderland Co-operative has an opportunity in our Agronomy Operations Division. We are looking for a Seasonal DZ Truck Driver. This opportunity has full-time potential and offers mobility within Sunderland Co-op.

SKILLS AND QUALIFICATIONS:

• Must hold a valid ‘DZ’ level driver’s license with a clean driver’s abstract
• Must have good knowledge of roadways and traffic patterns and maintain awareness of road restrictions with the ability to source alternative routes
• Ability to work well under pressure, employing effective decision-making (judgment) under sometimes stressful and unpredictable circumstances (traffic, weather conditions etc.)
• Possess good communication and interpersonal skills to be able to communicate effectively with customers and dispatchers
• Moderate physical effort is required to manually load and unload material, secure load, place crossers and step on and off forklift
• Ability to lift 50lbs

Preferred Qualifications: (desired)

• Experience operating heavy equipment
• Familiarity with agricultural product transport an asset
• Basic understanding of agricultural products and chemicals
• Forklift certification
• Farming background

Interested applicants please submit your cover letter, resume and a 3 year record search. We thank all applicants for their interest, however, only those chosen for an interview will be contacted.
Sunderland Co-operative Inc., is an equal opportunity employer who does not discriminate against any employee or job applicant because of race, color, religion, national origin, sex, physical or mental disability, or age.

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