Driver

Why you will love Upper Canada Forest Products: 

We are North America's premier distributor of globally sourced specialty forest products.  That means our products are not only sustainably sourced, but we are building a workforce for the future. 

We stand proudly for our people and support their success through career advancement and development.  From Innovation, diversity, equity & inclusion, we also strive to do what’s best for our people, customers, and communities. 

Role: Class 1 Driver

Timing: 8 am to 4:30 pm

Rate: $31- 34

The impact you will have: 

As a Driver for Upper Canada Forest Products, you will have the opportunity to expand your skillset and enhance our customer experience.

If you are passionate about making a difference, impacting driver operations efficiencies, partnering with our warehouse teams, and ensuring products are distributed safely – this opportunity may be the right fit for you.

Requirements

What you will do: 

• Operate a tractor trailer; potentially straight truck as needed.
• Ongoing and continuous learning and development; including forklift certification.
• Comply with applicable legislation including safety operation, carriage of goods, driver’s hours, occupational health and safety, and applicable traffic laws.
• Perform pre/post-trip vehicle inspection to ensure mechanical, safety and emergency equipment meets our rigorous safety standards.
• Maintain daily logs, inspection logs and other necessary driver compliance documentation.
• Fill reports such as Driver logs, inspection reports (pre-trip, enroute, post-trip), maintenance and repair reports, and incident reports.
• Perform all aspects of truck and trailer load securement.
• Physically capable of opening and closing curtains on the trailer.
• Safely load and unload premium quality wood products for our customers.
• May be required to operate a forklift and/or Moffett.
• Safely lift material up to 75 pounds.
• Provide excellent customer experience.
• Other duties as assigned.
• Customer experience.
• Other duties as assigned. 

What Makes You Stand Out: 

• A valid Commercial Driver’s license.
• Minimum 3 years licensed and on the road.

Benefits

Why Join Upper Canada Forest Products?

• People First Culture: We stand proudly for our people, supporting success through career advancement, continuous learning, and a collaborative environment.
• Competitive Rewards: Enjoy competitive pay, comprehensive family benefits, tuition reimbursement, and programs designed to support not only you but your family as well.
• Growth & Innovation: Join a company that champions innovation and sustainability—where your ideas drive progress and help shape the future.
• Purpose-Driven Work: Our mission is simple: Deliver the Difference to our customers when they need it, by people who know and care. Every role here makes a real impact on our customers and local communities.

AI Usage & Disclosure: This recruitment process may involve the use of artificial intelligence (AI) or automated tools to assist in screening, assessing, or selecting candidates.