Appliance Delivery Driver jobs

At Dufresne, our goal is to create destinations for life’s most meaningful shared moments. Our unrelenting passion for hands-on service, an exceptional shopping experience, and strong community relationships is what sets us apart!

If you are guest-centric, goal-oriented and want to Make Life Better for our guests and our communities, then we want you on the Dufresne team.

Dufresne Furniture and Appliances is currently seeking a Warehouse & Transportation Handler for our Kenora store located at 1077 Railway St.

As a Warehouse & Transportation Handler, you will work as part of a team to provide exceptional delivery service to our guests. You will also provide support with warehousing, pick-ups, movement of goods and merchandise, customer service, and visual merchandising.

This position is being posted to fill an immediate staffing need within the department. We are actively seeking qualified candidates who can step into the role and contribute to the team as soon as possible.

Dufresne Furniture and Appliances is committed to investing in our team members; we offer:

• Hourly wages are $22 per hour; plus $1000 Signing Bonus!
• Comprehensive benefits plan and excellent employee discounts;
• Employer Sponsored Retirement Savings Plan;
• Career growth and continuous development;
• Respectful and family-oriented working environment with strong company values.

As the Warehouse & Transportation Handler, you will:

• Deliver product to the guest’s home and assemble product when required.
• Safely and efficiently drive the scheduled route while keeping scheduling and providing exceptional customer service.
• Conduct all activities safely and courteously with every effort to minimize damage to the product and the guest’s homes.
• Receive product, product returns, accessories, supplies, and prepares outbound shipments.
• Prepare product for delivery or floor placement.
• Maintain and provide accurate inventory documentation for warehouse and sales floor.
• General store internal maintenance (i.e., light bulbs, putty of walls, general handy-person duties, garbage, cleaning).
• Maintenance and housekeeping of exterior (i.e., grass cutting, shoveling, cleanliness).
• Understand and follow all safe work practices, safety standards, and regulatory requirements.
• Ensure accurate completion of delivery work by using delivery tablets and taking required photos.
• Abide by all Federal, Provincial and Municipal regulations concerning commercial truck drivers.
• Communicate any issues (mechanical or otherwise) regarding the delivery truck.

As a successful candidate you will have the following:

• High school diploma, GED or equivalent skills and experience.
• Valid Class G Driver’s license with clean Driver’s abstract (with air considered a plus).
• 6 months to 1 year of Delivery Driver experience, with heavy/large product preferred.
• Experience with hand tools is an asset.
• Effective written and oral communication skills.
• Excellent attention to detail.
• Physically fit, able to lift and move objects up to 100 pounds.
• Ability to provide a high level of customer service.
• Able to work during retail hours (days, evenings, weekends, and holidays).
• Able to work in extreme temperatures.
• Safety footwear required.
• Criminal Record Check will be required.