Driver Truck-FT

Requisition ID: 178125

Career Group: Distribution Centre Careers

Job Category: Transportation

Travel Requirements: 0 – 10%

Job Type: Full-Time

Country: Canada (CA)

Province: Newfoundland and Labrador

City: Grand Falls Windsor

Location: 0023 Grandfalls RSC

Postal Code: A2A 2J9

Our family of 134,000 employees and franchise affiliates share a collective passion for delivering exceptional shopping experiences and amazing food to all our customers. Our mission is to nurture the things that make life better – great experiences, families, communities, and our employees. We are a family nurturing families.

A proudly Canadian company, we started in a small town in Nova Scotia but we are now in communities of all sizes across this great country. With over 1500 stores in all 10 provinces, you may know us as Sobeys, Safeway, IGA, Foodland, FreshCo, Thrifty Foods, Lawtons Drug Stores or another of our great banners but we are all one extended family.

All career opportunities will be open a minimum of 5 business days from the date of posting.

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.

Here’s where you’ll be focusing:

• • Pre-inspect truck
  • Complete manifest/ log book
  • 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
  • Maintain good working relations with customers at all times 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

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

• Two to three years experience driving a tractor-trailer and/ or straight truck
• High School Graduate
• Class “A” or Class “D” Driver’s License

• Retail support centre
• Physical work including frequent bending, lifting, and reaching
• Occasionally lift over 88 lbs
• 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

We offer teammates competitive total compensation packages that will vary by role and location. Some websites share our job opportunities and may provide salary estimates without our knowledge. These estimates are based on similar jobs and postings for general comparison, but these numbers are not provided by or monitored for accuracy by our organization. We look forward to discussing the specific compensation details relevant to this role with candidates who are selected to move forward in the recruitment process.

Sobeys is committed to accommodating applicants with disabilities throughout the hiring process and will work with applicants requesting accommodation at any stage of this process.

While all responses are appreciated only those being considered for interviews will be acknowledged.

We appreciate the interest from the Staffing industry however respectfully request no calls or unsolicited resumes from Agencies.

Sobeys Inc.