Winter Driving Safety
May 28, 2014
Our drivers are used to winter conditions on the Coquihalla highway… but in May!? Pictured below is spring on the “coke” – taken this morning by Paul!
They’re Hitched
The Denbow Team would like to congratulate employee Ian Mackie on his marriage to Laura Friesen. Wishing you both a blessed marriage and many years of joy together. Congratulations!
Website Upgrades
2014/05/14
We have recently completed some exciting upgrades on our website!
- Introduction of our Library – view all of our informative PDF files in one convenient location!
- A handy Search function on the top right of our home page… search all the information on our site to find what you need.
On the Contact Us page, we have added a number of convenient customer tools (see the left sidebar):
- Request a Quote – simply complete the form and we’ll respond with a quote for you.
- Place an Order – you can now place your order from anywhere at any time! Yes, that includes in your PJ’s at midnight – just fill in the form.
- Submit a Testimonial – please tell us how we are doing, and how we can improve our service to you!
- Recognize a Denbow Employee – we love to hear how our employees have provided you with excellent service. Our employees receive a copy of your ‘kudos’, it is posted in our office and shop, plus the employee will earn Air Miles® reward miles for a job well done
Let us know what you think – and any suggestions you may have on how we can continue to offer you useful information at denbow.com
Chicken Squad – Official Movie Trailer
We are very excited to share this fun, fast-paced Movie Trailer: CHICKEN SQUAD, featuring some of our poultry farmer clients!
chickensquad.ca
SYNOPSIS
The real chicken farmers of British Columbia star in the heart-pounding action thriller Chicken Squad. Ravi Bathe and Chris Kloot of the Lower Mainland play agents in the Chicken Squad, an elite enforcement agency protecting the local chicken supply from the foreign import of hormones and steroids, which have been banned in Canada since 1963.
When the Chicken Squad discovers the plot of a sinister international syndicate to introduce hormones and steroids onto the black market they must go undercover to protect the integrity of the province’s chicken supply.
Chicken Squad is produced by the BC Chicken Marketing Board and BC Chicken Growers’ Association.
http://chickensquad.ca/our-videos/trailer/
Job Posting: Blower Truck Operator
We have hired internally for the previously posted position of B-train trailer driver. As a result, we are now looking for the right candidate to fill the position of Blower Truck Operator.
Denbow is hiring a Class 1 Blower Truck Operator
Join our growing company! We offer a casual fun working atmosphere with an enthusiastic team. Most of our team members have been with Denbow for many years, growing into new opportunities over their employment.
Job Summary:
Driving & operating a Blower truck through the Fraser Valley. Start & finish from Abbotsford daily, home every evening.
The work consists of 45% of driving/loading. Approximately 55% is spent on poultry farms in the Fraser Valley delivering and unloading sawdust.
Must enjoy working in a team environment and can work long hours as required.
Core Competencies
Backing up, turning, unhooking, tarping, etc
Wheel loader operation
Physically fit – able to climb ladders & scrape trailer floors
Clean drug test upon hire & random testing
Able to read maps and a good understanding of the Fraser Valley truck routes.
Various benefits include annual employee activities/events for families, company uniform, employee incentive program, etc.
Following six months of employment, we offer a comprehensive benefits package including extended health, short & long term disability, critical illness, life insurance, etc.
Please send resume, application form & current drivers abstract to:
Denbow
info(at)denbow.com
40874 Yale Road West, Chilliwack, BC V2R 4J2
Application form is available at: https://denbow.com/assets/Job-Application-Form-driver.pdf
May Day Event
Tonight is our annual May Day employee get-a-way! During our busy season, Denbow treats employees to a well-deserved break. We call it May Day… employees and their significant other are invited for an overnight retreat to refresh. This year we are going to stay at the Delta Vancouver Inn and Suites, having dinner at 131Water and breakfast at the Manhattan Restaurant. It’s a fun time together and a nice break for everyone. This weekend is always enjoyed as a wonderful perk that we’re all very grateful to Bill & Joanne for their generosity every year.
New AIR MILES® Cash redemption option!
2014/04/28
The AIR MILES® Reward Program is bringing even more flexibility and choice to Collectors by introducing a new way to redeem with AIR MILES Cash – ONLINE!
Are you collecting AIR MILES® Dream rewards or Cash rewards on your purchases at Denbow?
We are hiring a B-train trailer driver
Denbow is hiring a Class 1 Walking Floor B-train trailer driver.
Join our growing company! We offer a casual fun working atmosphere with an enthusiastic team. Most of our team members have been with Denbow for many years, growing into new opportunities over their employment.
Job Summary
Driving & operating super B-train walking floor trailers within the Lower Mainland, Interior of BC and Washington state.
Start & finish from Chilliwack daily, home every evening.
Core Competencies
Backing up, turning, uphill mountain terrain, unhooking, tarping, etc
Wheel loader operation
Physically fit – able to climb ladders & scrape trailer floors
Clean drug test upon hire & random testing
Compensation
This position is paid by load rate that includes loading, fueling, tarping, scraping floors and pushing up loads.
Various benefits include annual employee activities/events for families, company uniform, employee incentive program, etc.
Following six months of employment, we offer a comprehensive benefits package including extended health, short & long term disability, critical illness, life insurance, etc.
Please send resume, application form & current drivers abstract to:
Denbow
info@denbow.com
40874 Yale Road West, Chilliwack, BC V2R 4J2
Application form is available here.
Helping Haiti
One of our employees, Andre VanWoerden, is joining a team heading to Haiti next month to partner with the locals on a university housing project. The story of how the trip came to be is featured in this Chilliwack Progress article.
We wish you a safe & successful trip, Andre!
— image credit: JENNA HAUCK/ PROGRESS
We are hiring!
We are currently accepting applications for a Sawdust installer labourer, working with our sawdust Blower trucks.
You will be working in a team with drivers, installing sawdust into poultry barns on various farms through the Fraser Valley.
Job details & requirements:
-day shift, hours vary per day (some overtime required)
-heavy lifting is required
-available to work Monday through Friday and the occasional Saturday
-valid Class 5 drivers license and a clean driving record
-a team player
-responsible, self-motivated
-pre-employment drug test will be required.
Wage: $15/hour training wage to start, with overtime after 9 hours.
Increase with experience; extended benefits after 6 months of employment.
The candidate must also be neat in appearance and have a strong desire to be an important part of an expanding company that promotes the importance of a family atmosphere in a working environment. Become a member of our wonderful team!
Please drop off or email:
– Completed Job Application Form
– your resume
– current drivers abstract (available at the BC Government Agency office)
to: Denbow
40874 Yale Rd. West (by Vedder Canal), Chilliwack, B.C.
http://www.denbow.com
We thank all applicants, however only those selected for an interview will be contacted.
A blower truck at a poultry barn
Sawdust barn floor before sawdust
Barn floor with freshly installed sawdust
Sawdust blowing out of hose
A sawdust installer working
Sawdust installers work with drivers to place sawdust smoothly in poultry barns
