Sysco Canada Inc – Class 1 Driver (Halifax)

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Job Title

Class 1 Driver

Job Type

Full-Time

Company Name

Sysco Canada Inc

Location

Halifax

Job Description

We are currently offering a Signing Bonus – apply for details.

Hours: 4 AM – Early Afternoon, 4 Days/Week from Monday – Friday. Also required to work night shift for shunting.

Type: Hourly, Full Time, Union, Approximately 45-50 Hours / Week

Location: 1 Duck Pond Rd, Lakeside, NS

Wage: $22.55 / Hour Upon Hire + Raises + Performance Bonuses

Route Location: Hiring for HRM routes

POSITION SUMMARY:

This is a delivery position responsible for driving a tractor-trailer for the purpose of delivering and unloading various products for Sysco customers. This requires using excellent customer service skills and working in accordance with state and DOT regulations and Sysco Safety Preferred Work Methods.

Overtime hours, working weekends and holidays, and starting at various early morning start times are required in order to successfully meet customers’ needs.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

Deliver product within assigned route schedule and time windows. Immediately inform management team of any deviations.
Unload product from trailer, by hand or using hand cart, and place in designated customer storage areas. May include transporting product down ramps, stairs, or docks, in all weather conditions.
Frequently lift, push, or move product that weighs 1-75 pounds, up to 100 pounds; frequently reach up to 72 inches to stack and unstack pallets and hand cart; constantly bend and twist while loading and unloading product, and retrieving items from trailer.
Operate assigned STS unit to generate invoices. Verify delivery of items with customer and obtain proper signatures. Contact management for authorization when discrepancies on invoice and communicate all errors/returns.
Collect money (cash or checks) where required, and turn in all funds collected daily.
Pickup, load and unload damaged goods and customer returns, and complete necessary paperwork.
Perform pre-trip and post-trip responsibilities in accordance with Department of Transportation (DOT) regulations and Sysco policies and procedures.
Perform coupling procedures for the tractor/trailer as needed.
Complete Department of Transportation (DOT) logs (electronic or manual as required), company vehicle maintenance reports and reconcile with appropriate company representative as required.
Follow SyscoSafe preferred work methods at all times, and immediately advise supervisor of any unsafe conditions.
Maintain sanitary conditions in tractor and trailer and assist with maintaining sanitary conditions in the warehouse and yard.
Maintain and safely operate all assigned equipment, including but not limited to hand cart, pallets, load bars, STS unit, and personal protective equipment.
Attend all required company meetings.
Other duties may be assigned.

QUALIFICATIONS:

Valid Class 1 Commercial Driver License with a “clean” driving record (including: no single DUI in the last 3 years and no multiple DUIs within the last 7 years).
Pass pre-employment testing (Background Check and Physical Abilities Test).
Able to read, write and communicate in English as it relates to the job and to the safety regulations.
Have basic math skills (add, subtract, multiply, divide).

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

High school diploma or General Education Development (GED) or equivalent
2 years’ local food or beverage delivery experience
Possession of, or ability to obtain, the following certifications:
Double Trailer (B Trains)
Transportation of Dangerous Goods
Pallet breakdown and hand cart delivery experience
Previous experience at Sysco or in foodservice industry

PROFESSIONAL SKILLS:

Operate vehicle in a variety of traffic and weather conditions.
Meet or exceed minimum productivity levels established by the Company.
Meet or exceed established cases per error goals.
Demonstrate strong customer relations and problem resolution skills.
Effectively plan and organize work activities independent of direct supervision.
Develop a good working knowledge of product and inventory control techniques and procedures.
Maintain ongoing inter-department communications related to routing, safety, and customer relations.

Why Work at This Company?

Sysco, one of Canada’s Best Employers 2019, as listed by Forbes, is dedicated to our global corporate social responsibility goals and to creating a diverse and inclusive workplace. Join our winning team.