Driver Helper

Reporting to the Branch Manager Driver Helper is organized, team oriented and safety focused. While maintaining the integrity of the product, the Driver Helper is responsible for loading and unloading of Ply Gem  product by hand or with the use of material handling equipment in the warehouse or at customer locations as required. This position requires a wide range of skills from practicing safe driving and delivery to top-notch customer service.  Unload and load product into warehouse in a safe and efficient manner  Identify, count, sort, pick, package, unpackage, stock and move product in warehouse  Load product for customer deliveries in a safe, efficient and timely manner  Perform pre-trip vehicle inspections and maintain required logs  Complete and maintain required customer delivery paperwork  Operate delivery vehicle in a safe manner and comply with company and motor vehicle traffic requirements; communicate vehicle problems to Supervisor  Comply with all material handing company policies and procedures  Contribute to a safe, orderly, and efficiently operating warehouse  Operate forklift and other material handling equipment as required  Perform inventory cycle counts as required  Communicate effectively with internal and external customer regarding product deliveries  Perform general housekeeping duties including maintaining a clean work area  Other duties as assigned Experience  Valid driver’s abstract  1 year warehouse / truck driving experience strongly preferred                                      Skills/Abilities  Repetitive heavy lifting required  Ability to work under variable weather conditions  Extensive standing, frequent bending, lifting, pulling, pushing, reaching, twisting, and walking  Use of small hand tools, pallet jack, forklift, and operation of a 5 ton delivery truck Ply Gem Canada is committed to an inclusive, equitable and accessible workplace. We encourage applications from all qualified candidates, including those with disabilities. We will accommodate applicants’ needs, upon request, throughout all stages of the recruitment process. Please inform us of the accommodation(s) that you may require. Information received relating to accommodation will be addressed confidentially.