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An opening exists in the Book Fairs Division for the position of Driver (1A) reporting to the Distribution Manager.
This position would work well for someone who has seasonal summer employment such as farming, tree planting or landscaping.
This position works 24-30 weeks of each year with varied hours each week (October to April with a 4-week layoff over Christmas and a 3-month layoff June - August) All hours are Monday-Friday (no weekend hours) with early hours that may vary and overtime/overnights as required.
Work Location: This position works out of our Saskatoon branch located at 4003 Aronec Ave, Saskatoon, SK.
Primary Responsibilities
- Responsible for the physical delivery and pick up of Scholastic Book Fairs to and from schools in Saskatchewan, Eastern Alberta and Manitoba.
- Responsible for delivering the Book Fair and its contents into the school in a safe and timely manner.
- Responsible for returning the contents of the Book Fair back to the Saskatoon location in a safe and timely manner.
- Responsible for the loading and unloading of the vehicle in a safe manner as well as assisting with other warehouse duties when required.
- This position requires the frequent pushing or pulling of heavy cases during delivery and pickup.
- Responsible for the safe operation of company vehicles as per government standards
- The Driver must represent Scholastic professionally during all customer contacts.
- Some heavy lifting (up to 40 lbs.) is required.
- Other duties as assigned.
- The Driver must agree to and follow the Scholastic Driver’s Policy, and all legislated transportation guidelines.
Qualifications
- High school diploma along with 3 years of previous relevant work experience.
- Valid Class 1A driver’s license, experience pulling a trailer (40 ft), and a clean driver’s abstract.
- CSA approved green-label safety shoes are required.
Some of the benefits we offer
- Health Spending Account
- Annual safety shoe reimbursement
- Uniform provided
- Paid time off between Christmas and New Year’s Day
- Employee discounts on Scholastic books and merchandise
Interested applicants are asked to forward a copy of their resume by September 13, 2024
Job Type: Part-time
Additional pay:
Benefits:
- Casual dress
- Employee assistance program
- Extended health care
- Paid time off
- Store discount
Flexible language requirement:
Schedule:
- 8 hour shift
- Day shift
- Monday to Friday
- Overtime
Ability to commute/relocate:
- Saskatoon, SK S7P 0E1: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)
Experience:
- Commercial driving: 3 years (required)
Language:
Licence/Certification:
- Class A Licence (required)
Work Location: In person
Application deadline: 2024-09-13
