Store Driver

Position Overview

The Store Driver is an entry-level role focused on supporting the delivery of automotive parts to commercial customers, while assisting with store inventory and operational tasks. This position requires fleet safety certification and involves a combination of driving, customer interaction, and store support.

Key Responsibilities

• Ensure safe and timely delivery of parts to commercial clients as required.
• Pick and stage customer orders accurately within the store.
• Collect product returns and core components from customers.
• Distribute weekly or monthly sales flyers to customers.
• Handle daily collection duties for credit accounts.
• Maintain store cleanliness, including floors, restrooms, display facing, dusting, and parking lot upkeep.
• Assist with stocking tasks such as truck and back stock replenishment.

Success Factors and Skills

• Basic competency in driving and navigation.
• Familiarity with delivery board systems.
• Ability to engage in friendly and effective communication with customers and team members.
• Skill in locating and stocking parts properly.
• Adherence to safety protocols and knowledge of safe operating procedures.
• Use of inventory management systems and store equipment.

Essential Abilities

• Effective communication and relationship building with customers, peers, and management.
• Capability to understand and interpret documents including safety guidelines, operational manuals, parts catalogs, and company procedures.
• Basic math proficiency involving addition, subtraction, multiplication, and division with various units and decimals.
• Flexibility to work varying schedules including days, evenings, and weekends as necessary.

Preferred Experience

Experience with automotive parts is an advantage but not mandatory.

Certifications and Licensing

Must possess a valid driver's license and fleet safety certification to qualify for this position.

Physical Requirements

This role requires frequent walking or standing, effective communication abilities, and the use of hands and arms for handling parts and equipment. The employee will need to lift/move items weighing up to 50 pounds regularly and occasionally up to 100 pounds. Visual acuity including close and distance vision, color differentiation, depth perception, and focus adjustment are necessary.

Work Environment

The majority of work is conducted indoors; however, occasional outdoor work exposes employees to varying weather conditions. The role may include exposure to moving machinery parts, elevated locations, hazardous chemicals, electrical shock risk, explosives, and vibrations. Noise levels are generally moderate.

Compensation

The typical hourly pay range for new team members is between 17.60 CAD and 18.85 CAD, with the exact wage influenced by location, retail experience, automotive knowledge, education, leadership experience, additional skills, and applicable shift differentials.

Benefits

• Employment with one of North America's largest aftermarket automotive parts suppliers.
• Visibility into career advancement opportunities throughout the organization.
• Potential eligibility for monthly or annual performance bonuses depending on role.
• Access to a comprehensive online training platform for skill and leadership development.
• Recognition programs fostering a rewarding organizational culture.
• Group coverage including health, dental, disability, and life insurance.
• Employee discounts on products.
• Financial benefits such as group RRSP with employer contributions and discounted stock purchase plans for permanent staff.

Additional Information

This is a newly established position rather than a replacement for an existing vacancy. The employer is committed to equal employment opportunity and does not discriminate based on race, color, gender, age, national origin, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, veteran status, disability, or any other protected classification.