Shunt Truck Driver

Shunt Truck Driver

This position will include Shift Work.

Oxford Food Group, a member of the Bragg Group of Companies, is a family owned international business that has over 1,200 employees, eight manufacturing facilities and two large farming operations within Atlantic Canada and the United States. Oxford Food Group is the world’s largest provider of Wild Blueberries, North America’s largest producers of premium, frozen carrots and one of Canada’s premier manufacturer’s of onion rings and battered appetizers.

Benefits of being an Oxford Frozen Foods Employee:

• Competitive Wages
• Annual Profit Share
• Health, Vision, and Dental Benefits
• Matching Pension Plan
• Employee Housing Loan program provides a forgivable loan up to $40,000, interest free
• Vacation PLUS we offer a vacation purchase plan allowing for additional time off
• Employee Discount Program offering great discounts at various businesses and industries
• Employee pricing on products we produce

Oxford Food Group has an opportunities for a Shunt Truck Driver, located in Oxford, NS. The position reports to the Warehouse Supervisor.

Responsibilities:

• A pre-operational check of the shunt truck
• Shunting trailers for production between plant 1 and plant 2. This is your main priority and must be done before any other duties
• Communication between Shunt Driver and Line Supervisor is essential to prevent production down time
• Shunting trailers for all shipping ramps; Appetizers, Inventory, and Fresh season applications

Qualifications:

• High School Diploma or equivalent GED Certificate is a requirement.
• Previous experience operating a transfer truck
• Minimum Class 5 Drivers License is a requirement, higher classification driver’s license will be considered an asset
• WHMIS certification would be considered an asset
• Proficiency in using computers would be considered an asset

Desired Qualities and Abilities:

• Must be able to work rotating shifts
• Follow all policies and procedures and work in a safe manner
• Good communication and interpersonal skills
• Great time management
• Strong attention to detail
• Sense of urgency
• Ability to work independently and as a part of a team

Oxford Frozen Foods requires all employees to have an active role in organizational sustainability initiatives including,

• Correctly divert waste to support Zero Waste initiatives
• React to green wastes (wasted energy and water, air leaks, product leaks etc.) by submitting work orders for immediate repair

For all interested applicants in the Shunt Truck Driver position, please forward your resume with a cover letter demonstrating how your skills and experience meet the above qualifications. Applications can be made by visiting www.oxfordfrozenfoods.com/opportunity and applying through our career center.

Application Deadline: October 24 @ 5:00 pm

Oxford Frozen Foods