DZ Driver

Farrow is a diversified, family-owned business that facilitates international trade by executing comprehensive customs brokerage and integrated logistics solutions. We provide our clients peace of mind with our customs brokerage, shipping, and freight-forwarding capabilities for Canada and the United States. Farrow Prides itself on providing exceptional customs service with a true focus on trade compliance. It is our passion for personalized care that has led to Farrow being in business for over 100 years and has allowed us to constantly expand with 29 locations across North America and we're still growing! We're real people, family-owned and dedicated to our employees with a history of reinvesting in them. This commitment and dedication are why many of our employees have been with us longer than 20 years and why we have been recognized as one of Canada's Best Managed Companies for 10 consecutive years. Position Summary This position is primarily responsible for picking-up, loading and delivering freight will be within the Metro-Detroit area and across the border in a timely, efficient and safe manner. Key Responsibilities (Supervisory/Materials/Information)

• Pick-up, load and deliver freight in the metro-Detroit area, as well as across the border, in a timely, efficient and safe manner
• Perform vehicle inspection at start and end of shift
• Ensure all applicable paperwork for shipments is completed accurately
• Maintain and submit accurate driver logs
• Represent Farrow in a professional, courteous manner at all times, as well as maintaining our exceptional client service standards.
• Other related duties, as assigned

Education and Experience

• Must have a valid Class “D” driver’s license with a “Z” brake endorsement.
• Must have a valid FAST card and up to date passport or Nexus card
• Must provide a clean drivers abstract
• Must pass a drug test (Company paid) upon hire and maintain indefinitely due to US DOT requirements
• Experience with cross-border shipment activities, such as interaction with US & Canada Customs Officers, knowledge of procedures, customs clearance requirements (e.g. PAPS/ACE, PARS/eManifest), etc.
• At least 1 year of professional driving experience or successful completion of formal truck driving course
• Preferably to have minimum 5 years of DZ driving experience

Competencies, Working Skills & Attributes

• Thorough knowledge of the Windsor / Detroit area (navigation skills)
• Ability to operate a cell phone (with email) and a printer
• Strong interpersonal, communication, and organization skills
• Ability to maintain a clean vehicle
• Safe and efficient driving abilities and habits.
• Self-motivated, with a willingness to take on additional tasks, as needed
• Ability and willingness to adhere to Farrow company standards

Working Conditions, Mental Effort & Physical Requirements

• Must be able to meet daily deadlines of delivering freight, however, unexpected problems with traffic, road repairs, accidents, etc. can cause additional time pressures
• Concentration, alertness and attention is required while driving in a variety of road conditions and for obeying driving rules
• Driving conditions can be frustrating when there is traffic congestion
• High visual demands; attention to detail with peripheral observance of what is happening in the surrounding area while driving
• Isolation while on the road may create a need for sustaining alertness
• Driving impacts back and muscles because movement is restricted; position is recurring
• Must be able to lift a maximum of 30 kg without assistance on occasion, as needed
• May be required, as needed, to load their own freight by way of a pallet jack or fork-lift
• No smoking permitted within vehicle, or in undesignated areas
• Position requires wearing a company provided uniform while on duty
• Must be able to work some Statutory Holidays, as needed
• Some physical lifting of boxes will be required.
• Open to driving different types of vehicles (Cargo van, cube truck, 5-ton, and straight truck).

Farrow is an equal opportunity employer, committed to diversity and inclusion. Accommodations for job applicants with disabilities are available on request.