Driver, truck

Sysco Thunder Bay situated in Thunder Bay, ON is currently looking for applications for the role of Driver, truck who is a self-motivated individual with excellent interpersonal skills. The selected candidate for this position will be expected to start work promptly. The available positions are for Permanent employment or Full time job. The shift times for this position are Day, Evening, Night, Weekend, Flexible Hours, Early Morning and Morning. The LMIA (Labour Market Impact Assessment) has granted approval for the Driver, truck position.

Employer Name: Sysco Thunder Bay
Position: Driver, truck
No. of vacancies: 3
Salary: $27.45 hourly / 40 hours per week
Employment type: Permanent employment, Full time
Location: Thunder Bay, ON

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Job Description

  • The candidate must respond to customer complaints or concerns.
  • The candidate must maintain professionalism in customer service.
  • The candidate must load and unload goods.
  • The candidate must operate and drive straight or articulated trucks in order to transport goods and materials.
  • The candidate must oversee the condition of the vehicle and inspect the brakes, tires, lights, cold storage, and other equipment.
  • The candidate will be responsible for performing pre-trip, en route, and post-trip inspections, as well as overseeing all vehicle aspects.
  • The candidate will be responsible for receiving and relaying information to central dispatch.
  • The candidate will be responsible for recording cargo information, hours of service, distance travelled and fuel consumption.
  • The candidate will be responsible for tarping and ensuring cargo safety and security.

Job Requirements

  • The candidate should be fluent in English language.
  • There are no standard education requirements such as a bachelor’s degree, a certificate, or a diploma.
  • Candidate having experience is an asset.
  • The candidate must have an AZ class license, a Class 1/1F/A Licence (semi trailer trucks), an Air Brake (Z) Endorsement Certification, and a Driver’s License (Class 1 or A).
  • The candidate must be able to handle weight up to 23 kg (50 lbs).
  • The candidate should have effective interpersonal skills.
  • The candidate must have excellent oral and written communication skills.
  • The candidate should be organized and flexible in nature.
  • The candidate should have good judgemental skills.
  • The candidate should be reliable.
  • The candidate should be a good team player.

Experience and specialization

Documentation knowledge

  • The candidate must be knowledgeable about inspection reports (pre-trip, en-route, and post-trip) and maintenance and repair reports.

Type of trucking and equipment

  • The trucking and equipment type is tractor-trailer.

Communication systems experience

  • The candidate must be familiar with the Trip recorder (on-board computer).

Transportation/travel experience

  • The candidate must have transportation and travel experience at provincial/territorial and regional levels.

Additional information

Security and safety

  • The candidate should undergo a thorough criminal record check, driver’s licence validity check, driving record check (abstract) and medical examination.

Transportation/travel information

  • The candidate must have a valid driver’s licence.
  • The candidate must be willing to travel for extended periods of time.

Work conditions and physical capabilities

  • The candidate should have an eye for details.
  • The candidate should be required to handle heavy loads as part of routine work.
  • The candidate should be required to perform repetitive tasks on frequent basis.
  • The candidate should be willing to work for long hours in sitting positions.

Own tools/equipment

  • The candidate must have steel-toed safety boots.

Benefits

  • Health, Financial and Other benefits will be provided to the selected candidate.
  • Under Health benefits, the selected candidate will receive Dental plan, Disability benefits, Health care plan and Vision care benefits.
  • Under Financial benefits, the candidate shall receive benefits in line with the collective agreement contract between the employer and the union representing a bargaining unit, as well as Group insurance benefits, Life insurance and a Registered Retirement Savings Plan (RRSP).
  • In addition to the Health and Financial benefits mentioned above, the selected candidate will receive free parking; there is no additional charge for parking on the property.

How to Apply

If you are interested in applying, please utilize the provided options to submit your application.

By email

[email protected]

Note

Please include the following while sending the application

  • Reference number- 3143925
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