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Class 1 Truck Driver

  • Winnipeg, MB, Canada

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40 hours/week
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English
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Original job description

Be the Driving Force Behind Canada's Grocery Supply!

Embark on a rewarding career with Sobeys Inc., celebrated among Canada’s Top 100 employers, where your talents contribute to our commitment to excellence and community impact.

Join our innovative, fast-paced distribution centres and help deliver essential products to over 1,600 stores. With flexible schedules and a strong commitment to health and safety, you’ll play a vital role in keeping Canadians stocked with what they need most.

Ready to Make an Impact?

The Truck Driver will deliver customer orders or pick up merchandise by operating the company vehicles in a safe and expeditious manner. Actively contributes to a positive and productive working environment. 

Shift Details: 40 hours/week (4-day schedule, 10 hours/day). Open availability required. Start times may vary between 3:00 a.m. and 9:00 p.m. Schedule includes three days off per week (two consecutive days off and one additional day off).

Here’s where you’ll be focusing:     

  • Pre-inspect truck
  • Complete manifest/ logbook
  • Ensure that the proper documentation is maintained
  • Maintain equipment and report any damages, necessary repairs, or malfunctions
  • Drive transport truck or straight truck in a safe and respectful manner
  • Ensure merchandise loaded in vehicle is stowed in a safe and damage-free manner
  • Unload trailer at stores
  • Ensure case-count delivered corresponds with order, pick up credit, or damaged product
  • Always maintain good working relations with customers through cooperative attitude and well-groomed appearance
  • Exercise good driving manners and taking precautionary measures during inclement weather conditions
  • Follow the instructions outlined in the driver SOP and pay attention to detail
  • Maintain a clean and safe work environment as per company requirements
  • Responsible for all other duties assigned by manager

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What you have to offer:   

  • Accuracy and attention to detail to ensure the case-count delivered corresponds with the order
  • A proven track record of superior customer service skills
  • Atleast Two years' experience driving a tractor-trailer and/ or straight truck
  • High School Graduate
  • Class 1 Driver's License
  • Retail support centre 
  • Physical work including frequent bending, lifting, and reaching 
  • Two-person lift required for weights exceeding 50 lbs 
  • Ability to stand and walk for long periods of time 
  • Possible exposure to extreme temperatures 
  • Alertness to other people and vehicles 

Learn More About Our Story And Culture

Who We Are | Why Work With Us

Total Rewards

We offer a Total Rewards package designed to support teammates at work and in life. Depending on role and eligibility, teammates may receive health and dental benefits, retirement and savings programs including an Employee Share Ownership Plan, a 10% in-store discount at participating banners, virtual healthcare and an Employee and Family Assistance Program, learning and development opportunities, parental leave top-up, and paid vacation.

Sobeys is committed to providing a compensation structure that is flexible, equitable and competitive in the market to enable performance and growth. To learn more about this opportunity including the expected range of compensation in accordance with Pay Transparency Legislation where required please click the “I’m interested” or "Apply" button above. Individual compensation is determined based on qualifications, experience, and internal equity within the range provided.

Additional Information

External websites may share our organization's job postings which includes compensation information based on similar roles and market benchmarks. These figures are provided for general comparison purposes only and are not issued or verified by our organization.

We may use Artificial Intelligence (AI) tools to support efficiencies in the candidate screening, assessment, and recruitment processes. These AI tools do not make hiring decisions on behalf of the Company. Hiring decisions are made by our Hiring Teams.

Sobeys is committed to creating accessible and inclusive hiring processes. We will work with applicants requesting accommodation at any stage of the recruitment process.

Please note: Successful candidates will be required to provide documentation to prove their legal ability to work in the position during the onboarding process. Documentation will be assessed by the employer prior to commencement of work.
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Responsibilities

Operate company trucks safely to deliver customer orders or pick up merchandise, including inspecting vehicles, completing required documentation, and maintaining equipment. Secure and unload merchandise, verify delivered case counts, maintain positive customer relations, and follow driver procedures and workplace safety requirements.

Requirements

Applicants must have a Class 1 Driver's License, a high school education, and at least two years of tractor-trailer and/or straight-truck driving experience. The role requires customer service skills, accuracy, attention to detail, and the ability to perform physical work, including lifting, standing, and walking for extended periods.

Skills

  • Safe Truck Driving
  • Tractor-Trailer Operation
  • Straight Truck Operation
  • Customer Service
  • Attention to Detail
  • Accuracy
  • Pre-Trip Inspections
  • Logbook and Manifest Completion
  • Equipment Maintenance
  • Load Securement
  • Merchandise Delivery
  • Unloading
  • Weather-Related Driving Precautions
  • Communication
  • Physical Stamina

Benefits

  • Health and Dental Benefits
  • Retirement and Savings Programs
  • Employee Share Ownership Plan
  • Employee Discount
  • Virtual Healthcare
  • Employee and Family Assistance Program
  • Learning and Development Opportunities
  • Parental Leave Top-Up
  • Paid Vacation

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Categories

  • Transportation
  • Logistics
  • Retail

Keywords

  • Class 1 Driver's License
  • Tractor-Trailer
  • Straight Truck
  • Truck Driving
  • Retail Support Centre
  • Grocery Distribution
  • Customer Orders
  • Merchandise Pickup
  • Pre-Trip Inspection
  • Manifest
  • Logbook
  • Vehicle Documentation
  • Equipment Maintenance
  • Load Securement
  • Case-Count Verification
  • Customer Service
  • Driver Standard Operating Procedures
  • Workplace Safety
  • Physical Work
  • Inclement Weather Driving

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