Truck Driver - Debert
- Debert, NS, Canada
Full-time
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Original job description
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.
Check out what it is like to work with us: https://vimeo.com/1119183281?share=copy
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
- Accuracy and attention to detail to ensure the case-count delivered corresponds with the order
- A proven track record of superior customer service skills
- Two to three 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
- Various shifts including evenings and weekends
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
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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.
More about this job
Responsibilities
Operate company trucks safely to deliver customer orders or pick up merchandise, including inspecting vehicles, completing required records, and maintaining equipment. Secure and unload merchandise, verify delivered case counts, handle credits or damaged products, and maintain professional customer relations and a clean, safe work environment.
Requirements
Applicants need a Class 1 Driver's License, a high school education, and two to three years of tractor-trailer and/or straight-truck driving experience. The role requires accuracy, strong customer service, physical capacity for frequent bending, lifting, and reaching, and availability for various shifts, including evenings and weekends.
Skills
- Safe Truck Driving
- Pre-Trip Vehicle Inspection
- Manifest and Logbook Completion
- Documentation Management
- Equipment Maintenance
- Load Securement
- Merchandise Delivery
- Order and Case-Count Accuracy
- Customer Service
- Defensive Driving
- Attention to Detail
- Physical Stamina
- Class 1 Driver's License
- Tractor-Trailer Operation
- Straight Truck Operation
Benefits
- Health and Dental Benefits
- Retirement and Savings Programs
- Employee Share Ownership Plan
- In-Store Discount
- Virtual Healthcare
- Employee and Family Assistance Program
- Learning and Development Opportunities
- Parental Leave Top-Up
- Paid Vacation
Visa sponsorship
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Categories
- Transportation
- Logistics
- Retail
- Security & Safety
Keywords
- Truck Driver
- Class 1 Driver's License
- Tractor-Trailer
- Straight Truck
- Pre-Trip Inspection
- Manifest
- Logbook
- Vehicle Documentation
- Equipment Maintenance
- Load Securement
- Merchandise Delivery
- Order Fulfillment
- Case-Count Verification
- Customer Service
- Defensive Driving
- Inclement Weather Driving
- Driver Standard Operating Procedures
- Retail Distribution Centre
- Grocery Supply Chain
- Physical Lifting
- Health and Safety