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Join Our Team as a Local Truck Driver!

Company: Sysco Canada Inc

Location: Lakeside, NS

Salary: $26.42 hourly

Work Term: Permanent

Work Language: English

Hours: 40 hours per week

About the Job

Are you ready to hit the road and make a difference? As a Local Truck Driver at Sysco Canada Inc, you will play a vital role in transporting goods and materials while providing exceptional customer service. This is an exciting opportunity to join a dynamic team where your skills and dedication will be valued.

Key Responsibilities

• Address customers' complaints or concerns with professionalism.
• Load and unload goods efficiently.
• Operate and drive straight or articulated trucks to transport goods.
• Oversee the condition of the vehicle and conduct inspections on tires, lights, brakes, and cold storage.
• Perform pre-trip, en route, and post-trip inspections.
• Receive and relay information to central dispatch.
• Record cargo information, hours of service, distance traveled, and fuel consumption.
• Tarp and ensure the safety and security of cargo.

Requirements

• Education: No degree, certificate, or diploma required.
• Experience: Previous experience is an asset.
• Licenses: Class 1/1F/A Licence (semi-trailer trucks) and Air Brake (Z) Endorsement.
• Documentation Knowledge: Familiarity with inspection reports and maintenance records.
• Communication Systems: Experience with trip recorders (on-board computers).
• Transportation/Travel Experience: Provincial/territorial and regional travel.
• Security and Safety: Must pass a criminal record check, driver's validity license check, driving record check, and medical exam.
• Work Conditions: Attention to detail, handling heavy loads, and repetitive tasks.
• Weight Handling: Ability to handle up to 23 kg (50 lbs).
• Tools/Equipment: Steel-toed safety boots required.
• Personal Suitability: Efficient interpersonal skills, excellent oral and written communication, flexibility, judgment, organization, reliability, and teamwork.

Benefits

Health Benefits

• Dental plan
• Disability benefits
• Health care plan
• Vision care benefits

Financial Benefits

• As per collective agreement
• Group insurance benefits
• Life insurance
• Registered Retirement Savings Plan (RRSP)

Other Benefits

• Free parking available

Support for Newcomers and Refugees

• Assistance with immediate settlement needs (housing, transportation, childcare, etc.).
• Support for social and labor market integration (community resources, language training, etc.).
• Help with foreign credential recognition.
• Mentorship programs pairing newcomers with experienced employees.
• Diversity and cross-cultural training to foster a welcoming environment.

Support for Indigenous People

• Mentorship, coaching, and networking opportunities for Indigenous workers.
• Cultural competency training for all employees.

Join Sysco Canada Inc and be part of a team that values your contributions and supports your growth. We look forward to welcoming you on board!

Disclaimer: Please note that the job posting you are about to read has been automatically generated by OpenAI based on a brief description sourced from the Job Bank.