Transportation Night Lead in Port Coquitlam

**Transportation Night Lead** **in Port Coquitlam**

**HIRING FOR FULL TIME PERMANENT **Transportation Night Lead** **IN PORT COQUITLAM**

Be part of a FORTUNE 500 company and grow your career. **Sysco** is the world’s largest broadline food distributor with over 65,000 associates that operates approximately 300 distribution facilities across the globe.
- Start right away with an hourly rate of **$39.33.**:

- Take advantage of employee discounts on food and related products.
- Grow your career - our managers have started in the same role.
- Benefits include: Health and Dental, Health Care Spending and Wellness Accounts, Short-Term and Long-Term Disability, Life Insurance, Company Pension Plan, Group RRSP, Employee and Family Assistance, Stock Purchase Plan, Unlimited on-line learning through Sysco Interactive University, Sysco product discounts, Preferred vendor discounts, Associate Resource Groups (*benefits may vary based on location or bargaining unit).

**HOURS OF WORK**
- Typically 40 hours/week with opportunity for overtime.
- Four 10-hour days (between Monday and Saturday) with three days off/week.

**QUALIFICATIONS**
- Class 1 license with clear abstract
- Airbrakes Certification required
- Ability to drive Automatic Transmission (Manual Transmission is not required but an asset).
- Physically fit - you will be doing heavy lifting for extended periods of time in a fast-paced work environment.
- Has great attention to detail.
- Embodies quality, safety, and customer service.
- Should have reliable transportation as transit service may be unable during shift schedules.
- Minimum three (3) years of work experience is required.
- 3+ years of experience working in a transportation or distribution role with supervisory experience is preferred.
- A High School Diploma is required.
- Any relevant training in the transportation and distribution profession along with any additional continuing education in industry topics is a plus.
- Preferred training and certifications are; Class 1 (AZ Ontario) Driver’s license, HAACP, MOT, TDG, WHMIS, Health and Safety, PDIC, Smith system defensive driving.
- Travel (overnight and single day) to certain locations within the company’s service area will be required. Overnight travel would be required on an infrequent basis. Frequent local travel same day trips.
- Pass physical test and criminal background check.

**QUICK OVERVIEW OF RESPONSIBILITIES**
- Manage Delivery Associates. Assign, schedule, and coordinate staff. Train, resolve problems, and provide open communication. Assist in the hiring of DAs as required. Facilitate regular communication meetings and problem-solving sessions. Maintain positive and supportive relations with DAs.
- Oversee and ensure compliance with all government regulations relating to transportation and safety including MOT, OHS and EPA requirements.
- Coordinate training and orientation for new Drivers.
- Communicate and administer Company programs, policies and procedures.
- Track and monitor the results of DA’s performance versus established metrics.
- Participate in trouble shooting and problem-solving issues related to DA questions and product deliveries.
- Ensure the safety and quality of all products both inbound and outbound as they relate to HAACP requirements.
- Work with Sales to identify customer requirements, including addressing delivery concerns, customer special needs such as night drops, vehicle constraints, dock issues, etc.
- Conducting regular audits and review adherence to established requirements.
- Work closely with Warehouse operations with regards to safe loading requirements, safe transportation of goods, etc.
- Responsible for compliance with all Policies and Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) comprising Sysco’s Food Safety Program, specific for the assigned role.
- Additional duties as required.

**LOCATION**

Our main warehouse is located at 1346 Kingsway Ave, Port Coquitlam.

**Salary**: From $39.33 per hour

**Job Types**: Full-time, Permanent

**Salary**: From $39.33 per hour

**Benefits**:

- Extended health care
- Paid time off

Schedule:

- 10 hour shift
- Night shift

Supplemental pay types:

- Overtime pay

Ability to commute/relocate:

- Port Coquitlam, BC V3C 6G4: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (preferred)

**Education**:

- Secondary School (preferred)

**Experience**:

- working in a transportation or distribution supervisory: 3 years (preferred)

Licence/Certification:

- Class 1 Licence (required)

Work Location: One location