Class 1 Delivery Driver

COMPENSATION INFORMATION

$ $41.39

JOB DESCRIPTION

Company Overview

Sysco is the global leader in selling, marketing and distributing food products, equipment and supplies to restaurants, healthcare and educational facilities, lodging establishments and other customers who prepare meals away from home. We have a forty-year history of consistent success and now serve over 400,000 customers, delivering approximately 1.3 billion cases yearly. (NYSE: SYY)

Role:

Class 1 Delivery Driver
This is a delivery position responsible for driving a tractor trailer for the purpose of delivering and unloading various products to Sysco customers.  This requires using excellent customer service skills, and working in accordance with Ministry of Transportation regulations and Sysco Work Methods. Overtime hours, working weekends and holidays, and starting at various early morning start times may be required in order to successfully meet customers' needs.   

Role 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 up to 45 kgs; frequently reach up to 2 meters to stack and unstack pallets and hand cart; constantly bend and twist while loading and unloading product, and retrieving items from trailer.

• Operate assigned Sysco Transportation System (STS) delivery system to scan each item to be delivered 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 (checks) where required, and turn in or deposit 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 Ministry of Transportation (MOT) regulations and Sysco policies and procedures.

• Perform coupling procedures for the tractor/trailer as needed.

• Complete MOT logs (electronic or manual as required), company vehicle maintenance reports and reconcile with appropriate company representative as required.

• Follow Sysco work methods at all times, and immediately advise supervisor of any unsafe conditions.

• Adhere to all food safety standard operating procedures.

• 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/Skills/Job Requirements: 
Essential Skills and Knowledge:

• Safely 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. 

Basic Requirements:

• Must possess a valid Class 1 Driver's License with a "clean" driving record (including: no single DUI in the last 3 years and no multiple DUIs within the last 10 years).

• 1 year commercial driving experience.

• Able to read, write and communicate in English as it relates to the job and to the safety regulations

• Must have basic math skills (add, subtract, multiply, divide).

• Must pass pre-employment testing (Background Check, Physical Abilities Test). 

Here's a sample of the many benefits Sysco associates enjoy:

Comprehensive Flexible Benefits including 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
• Free on-site parking
• Employee appreciation events
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(*benefits may vary based on location or bargaining unit)

Sysco is committed to Employment Equity. Accommodations during the recruitment process are available upon request for candidates with disabilities.

Sysco is committed to Employment Equity. Accommodations during the recruitment process are available upon request for candidates with disabilities.

Company Overview Sysco connects the world to share food and care for one another. Sysco leads from the heart of food and service to deliver the freshest of foods and ideas to restaurants, healthcare and educational facilities, lodging establishments and other customers who prepare meals away from home. Our customers can count on us to deliver on-point products and solutions since only Sysco is the global leader, sitting at the heart of innovation supply, delivery, culinary and more. With over 57,000 colleagues and a fleet of over 13,000 vehicles, Sysco operates approximately 326 distribution facilities worldwide and serves more than 625,000 customer locations. For fiscal 2022 that ended July 2, 2022, the company generated sales of more than $68 billion USD. Sysco, one of Canada's Best Employers 2022, as listed by Forbes, is dedicated to our global corporate social responsibility goals and to creating a diverse and inclusive workplace. We offer our colleagues the opportunity to grow personally and professionally, to contribute to the success of a dynamic organization, and to serve others in a manner that exceeds their expectations. Sysco is more than just a place to work. Our passion for food and our customers has made us the industry leader. To remain on top, we will continue to think bigger, work harder and never give up. Are you ready to drive success? For more information, visit or follow us @SyscoCanada at ; or Our Purpose: Connecting the world to share food and care for one another Our Mission: Delivering success for our customers through industry-leading people, products and solutions Our Identity: Together we define our future of foodservice and supply chain Here's a sample of the many benefits Sysco colleagues enjoy: Comprehensive Flexible Benefits including Health and Dental, Health Care Spending and Wellness Accounts
• Short-Term and Long-Term Disability
• Life Insurance
• Voluntary Optional Insurance
• Parental Leave Plan
• Company Pension Plan
• Group RRSP & TFSA
• Employee and Family Assistance
• Stock Purchase Plan
• Maple Virtual Care
• Unlimited on-line learning
• Sysco product discounts
• Preferred vendor discounts
• Associate Resource Groups (*benefits may vary based on location or bargaining unit)

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

This Job Requisition was created with the help of AI. AI will not be used to make hiring decisions or who progresses in the Job Application process. If you have any questions, please reach out to our Talent and Acquisition Team.

This job requisition is for a high-volume role and is always accepting applicants.

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