Class 1 Delivery Driver - Halifax, Ns

Class 1 Delivery Driver – Halifax, NS

Reports To

Transportation Manager

Location

Halifax, NS

Type

Hourly, Full-Time

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 associates 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 2021 that ended July 3, 2021, the company generated sales of more than $51 billion.

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 associates 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 www.sysco.ca or follow us @SyscoCanada at facebook.com/SyscoCanada; twitter.com/SyscoCanada or instagram.com/SyscoCanada

For a full list of opportunities, visit www.sysco.ca/careers

Role

Class 1 Delivery Driver

Role Responsibilities

• Adhering to all Preferred Work Methods and Standard Operating Procedures.
• Performing other duties as assigned by Transportation Managers and/or Supervisors
• Delivering customer orders as per established routes and schedules.
• Maintaining a daily trip log.
• Understanding, upholding and complying with Sysco’s policies and procedures, e.g. health and safety, returns etc.
• Carrying out duties in a safe manner as instructed through safety training.
• Participating in various meetings/groups (shift, departmental, company and safety).
• 25% Driving / 75% customer service / physical activities

Qualifications/Skills/Job Requirements

• Reliable and safety conscious with a teamwork attitude.
• English fluency.
• High level of physical exertion is required; repetitive lifting up to 40 kg.
• Class 1 License with clean Driver’s Abstract and clear Criminal Record Check.
• Internal candidates apply via the Career Centre on your HR Portal / ADP Workforce Now.
• External candidates submit cover letter & resume via www.sysco.ca/careers

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

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

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

Comprehensive Flexible Benefits including Health and Dental, Health Care Spending and Wellness Accounts

• Employee and Family Assistance
• Preferred vendor discounts
• Company Pension Plan
• Group RRSP
• Stock Purchase Plan
• Life Insurance
• Short-Term and Long-Term Disability
• Sysco product discounts
• Associate Resource Groups
• Unlimited on-line learning

(*benefits may vary based on location or bargaining unit)