Seasonal Shunt Driver

Job Title: Seasonal Shunt Driver

Location: Lincoln, Ontario

Job Type: Full-Time, Temporary

Hourly Rate: $22.00 per hour

About Freeman Herbs:

Freeman Herbs is a family-owned greenhouse committed to inspiring food solutions. We are committed to excellence, and driven by creativity and innovation. We believe in achieving results together while cultivating an authentic, fun, supportive, and team-focused culture.

Job Summary:

Are you looking for a hands-on role where you can be part of a dynamic greenhouse team? Do you enjoy working in a fast-paced environment with a great group of people? We are a hiring Seasonal Shunt Driver to help us distribute and shunt fresh herbs and plants.

As a Seasonal Shunt Driver, your responsibilities will include:

Primary Responsibilities:

• Deliver product between locations within the Beamsville area

• Ensure plant material and loads are secure prior to delivery departure

• Load and unload carts/products at each location

• Keep products/loads organized

• Safely and effectively operate the motorized vehicle

• Interact with staff in a positive, respectful, and friendly manner

• Physically capable of moving/lifting plant materials throughout shift

• Ensure legal compliance while operating the company vehicle ensuring that proper MTO paperwork is filled out

• Perform pre and post trip inspections on the company vehicle and report any findings to Senior Logistics Coordinator

• Take into account possible road construction, traffic congestion, and difficult weather conditions, to ensure that deliveries are made on time

• Notify Logistics department of any delivery issues, damage to plant material, and vehicle breakdowns

• Drivers are expected to drive within posted speed limits (such as reduced speeds within school zones), obey traffic regulations, and ensure that hand held devices are not operated while driving.

• Comply with road safety regulations and laws

• Other duties as assigned

Qualifications:/Experience:

• Previous driving experience in a straight truck an asset

Skills:

• Must possess a valid G class license

• Ability to lift 50 pounds

• Must be comfortable working long hours/Saturdays as needed

• Possess a current and clean Driver's Abstract

What You Can Expect:

• Full-time, seasonal work (approximately March until the end of May or first week of June)

• Active, hands-on work – A great opportunity to stay moving and engaged throughout the day

• Team-focused atmosphere

What We’re Looking For:

• Reliable individuals who can commit to the seasonal schedule from March to early June

• Hardworking team players who don’t mind repetitive tasks

• Ability to stand for long periods and perform hands-on tasks

• A positive attitude and willingness to learn

If you enjoy working in a greenhouse setting and want to be part of a team that delivers fresh, high-quality herbs and plants, we’d love to hear from you! Apply today and grow with us this spring season!

This job posting is for an existing vacancy at Freeman Herbs. We thank all candidates for their interest in this position, however, only those candidates chosen for an interview will be contacted.

At Freeman Herbs, we are committed to inclusive, barrier-free recruitment and selection processes and work environment. We are happy to discuss any need for accommodation and will make every effort to meet those needs in a timely manner. Please advise the Human Resources Department if you require accommodation throughout the recruitment and selection processes and/or within the work environment. Information received relating to accommodation measures will be addressed confidentially.