Delivery Driver

Business Overview

Genus strives to provide beef, dairy and pork producers with superior breeding stock to enable the production of affordable and nutritious animal protein for consumers. PIC is the swine division with a mission to pioneer animal genetic improvement to help nourish the world.

PIC currently supplies over 70% of the world’s top pork producers. We directly employ people in 18 countries worldwide and our products are available in more than 50 countries across the globe. We are a diverse team, ranging from scientists to sales teams, production personnel to customer service, and are all united by a passion for producing nutritious, affordable pork and a commitment to continuous improvement.

Role Overview

The Delivery Driver part-time position is responsible for delivering product to customers in an efficient, safe, and bio-secure manner. This position will work two days a week on Monday and Thursday for about 6-7 hours each day. 

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Safely and timely deliver product to customers
• Operate vehicle in compliance with all local, provincial and federal regulations
• Maintain a good driving record and a valid driver’s license
• Accurately load orders and check the route sheet to make sure all packages are loaded for the route prior to departure
• Keep all semen packages stored in coolers to maintain optimal product temperature from loading to delivery
• Adhere to routes to meet the needs of customers while making the most efficient use of time and resources
• Maintain route sheets that include shift start and stop time and accurately record the time and vehicle mileage at each stop
• Address all questions in a courteous, professional, and service-oriented manner and direct the customer to the appropriate personnel if necessary
• Always follow delivery bio-security protocols including wearing disposable boots and gloves at every delivery and making sure all deliveries are made at neutral locations away from any hog buildings
• Maintain effective working relationships with colleagues and customers
• Communicate with customers upon delivery if requested
• Make sure the sales staff is aware if deliveries will be made more than 2 hours after the customers’ normal delivery time so that the customers can be contacted

Requirements

• Must have a valid Driver’s License
• Must have and maintain a good driving record
• Must be able to drive for prolonged periods of time on various road and weather conditions
• Must be able to work during odd hours as well as late evenings, early mornings and holidays
• Must be able to lift and handle boxes weighing up to 50 lbs. from GTC to delivery vehicle and from delivery vehicle to customer facilities
• Must be able to sanitize vehicle as needed to comply with bio-security regulations

Equal Employment Opportunities

Genus is an equal opportunity employer. In accordance with anti-discrimination law, it is the purpose of this policy to effectuate these principles and mandates. Genus prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type and affords equal employment opportunities to employees and applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, pregnancy, age, national origin, disability status, genetic information, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. Genus conforms to the spirit as well as to the letter of all applicable laws and regulations.