DZ Truck Driver - Seasonal

Drive Your Career Forward with Sunderland Co-operative Inc.

For nearly 70 years, Sunderland Co-operative Inc. has proudly supported Ontario producers in growing and marketing their crops locally and globally. As a member-owned Canadian co-operative, we operate across agronomy, crop protection, grain elevation, fuels, animal feed, and retail farm supplies. With four locations serving Sunderland, Oakwood, Lindsay, and Peterborough, we continue to invest in our people, infrastructure, and strong relationships with farmers and suppliers.

Learn more about us at www.sunderlandco-op.on.ca

DZ Truck Driver – Seasonal

Location: Oakwood, Ontario

Wage: $ 20.00 to $25.00 per hour

We are currently seeking a Seasonal DZ Truck Driver to join our Agronomy Operations team based in Oakwood, Ontario. This role offers strong potential for full-time employment and career mobility within Sunderland Co-op.

About the Role

As a DZ Truck Driver, you will be responsible for safely transporting agricultural products, fertilizer, and materials to customers and operational sites. This position plays a key role in ensuring timely deliveries, customer satisfaction, and safe, compliant operations.

This is an excellent opportunity for a safety-focused, professional driver who thrives in a dynamic agricultural environment.

Key Responsibilities

• Transport finished goods and raw materials to retail, distribution, and farm locations
• Deliver water and/or fertilizer to customer fields and farming operations
• Operate vehicles safely during driving, loading, and unloading activities
• Review daily run sheets and plan routes to ensure deadlines are met
• Optimize delivery sequencing using maps and route planning
• Maneuver trucks into loading/unloading positions and park in designated areas
• Maintain accurate logs of driving hours, rest periods, mileage, and fuel/toll receipts
• Prepare and secure customer orders, ensuring loads are protected from weather and road conditions
• Obtain required receiver signatures upon delivery
• Communicate effectively with dispatch and customers regarding schedules and updates
• Perform routine vehicle inspections and preventative maintenance reporting
• Ensure all safety equipment, straps, and required documentation are in place
• Maintain professionalism and represent Sunderland Co-op as a brand ambassador
• Work extended hours during peak business periods
• Comply with all health, safety, and legislative requirements
• Report hazards, incidents, or equipment concerns immediately

Benefits

• Competitive pay.

• Health and wellness programs.

• Opportunities for career advancement.

• Supportive work environment

Health & Safety Commitment

Safety is a core value at Sunderland Co-op. Employees are expected to:

• Operate equipment in accordance with training and regulatory requirements
• Follow all Company Health & Safety policies and applicable legislation
• Conduct daily vehicle inspections and documentation
• Demonstrate strong safety awareness at all times

Required Qualifications

• Valid DZ driver’s license with a clean driver’s abstract
• Strong knowledge of roadways, traffic patterns, and route planning
• Ability to adapt to changing traffic, weather, and field conditions
• Strong communication and customer service skills
• Ability to work under pressure and make sound decisions
• Ability to lift up to 50 lbs
• Ability to manually load/unload materials and secure loads
• Willingness to work additional hours during peak seasons

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience operating heavy equipment
• Experience transporting agricultural products
• Basic knowledge of agricultural products and crop inputs
• Forklift certification
• Farming background

Interested applicants please submit your cover letter, resume and a 3 year driver record search.

We thank all applicants for their interest; however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted.

Sunderland Co-operative Inc. is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate against any employee or applicant on the basis of race, colour, religion, national origin, sex, disability, age, or any other protected ground under applicable legislation.