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Driver Helper

  • Thunder Bay, ON, Canada
  • Sysco Thunder Bay, Canada

Full-time

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Job details

Job type
Full-time
Posting language
English
Posted

Original job description

JOB DESCRIPTION

The Driver Helper will be responsible for delivering orders to customers on time and in good condition while maintaining a professional demeanor along with using preferred work methods to perform the job safely and successfully while satisfying the customer.

Responsibilities:

  • Unload and verify all returning products with the appropriate check-in personnel.

  • Pad, stack, and secure items in position to prevent damage during shipment.

  • Deliver and stack merchandise on customer premises.

  • May operate company non-commercial vehicle to deliver a product to the customer as directed by the Transportation Supervisor.

  • Accurately count and deliver orders.

  • Assist Drivers off-load products to customers.

  • Able to lift up to 90 lbs. (Average case weight is 50 lbs.)

  • Load and unload the truck and/or company vehicles by hand or by use of a hand truck or dolly.

  • Deliver food and related items to customers by unloading product from trailer and transporting it to a specified location.

  • Work overtime as required.

  • Perform a job safely and participate in on-going safety awareness efforts.

  • Adhere to established work schedule and attendance standards and be punctual to work and meetings.

Qualifications:

  • Fluent in English

  • Reliable and safety conscious with a teamwork attitude

  • Medium to high level of physical exertion is required; repetitive lifting to 40 kg

  • Time Management

  • Planning and Organizational skills

  • General knowledge of mechanics and mathematics

  • Basic computer skills (MS Office: Access, Excel, and Word)

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

At Sysco, we aspire to create a global culture that is decidedly diverse, equitable, and inclusive – one where we foster belonging as we care for one another and connect the world through food and trusted partnerships. We are Better Together.

COMPANY OVERVIEW

Sysco is the global leader in foodservice distribution. With over 71,000 colleagues and a fleet of over 13,000 vehicles, Sysco operates approximately 333 distribution facilities worldwide and serves more than 700,000 customer locations. 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. We’re looking for talented, hard-working individuals to join our team. Come grow with us and let us show you why Sysco is at the heart of food and service.

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.

More about this job

Responsibilities

The Driver Helper is responsible for delivering orders to customers safely and on time while maintaining professional conduct. Key tasks include unloading products, securing items to prevent damage, and assisting drivers with off-loading merchandise.

Requirements

Candidates must be fluent in English, reliable, and capable of repetitive lifting up to 90 lbs. Basic computer skills in MS Office and general knowledge of mechanics and mathematics are required.

Skills

  • Order Delivery
  • Loading and Unloading
  • Physical Exertion
  • Time Management
  • Planning
  • Organizational Skills
  • Basic Mechanics
  • Basic Mathematics
  • MS Office
  • Teamwork
  • Safety Awareness
  • Customer Service

Benefits

  • Health Insurance
  • Dental Insurance
  • Health Care Spending Accounts
  • Wellness Accounts
  • Short-Term Disability
  • 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 Online Learning
  • Sysco Product Discounts
  • Preferred Vendor Discounts
  • Associate Resource Groups

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Categories

  • Transportation
  • Logistics
  • Food & Beverage
  • Trades
  • Customer Service & Support

Keywords

  • Foodservice Distribution
  • Supply Chain
  • Logistics
  • Hand Truck
  • Dolly
  • Order Verification
  • Safety Compliance
  • MS Excel
  • MS Word
  • MS Access
  • Physical Labor
  • Transportation

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