Delivery Driver

Performance Food Group; Ottawa; On-site; CAD 42,000 - 62,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health & Wellness Benefits

Employee Stock Purchase Plan

RRSP

Paid Direct Drug Card

Scholarship Opportunities for children

Job summary

Core-Mark Canada in Ottawa area seeks a Delivery Driver to support North America’s food distribution network. You will drive a tractor trailer or straight truck on intrastate and interstate routes, ensuring timely deliveries and safe handling of products.

The role emphasizes customer interactions, safety compliance, and accurate documentation; starting early mornings, 4-day work week as scheduled, with competitive pay and benefits.

Qualifications

• 6+ months commercial driving experience.
• Must be 21+ years of age.
• Clean MVR past 3 years.
• Pass criminal background check.
• Pass road test.
• Able to hand-lift and move freight up to 90 pounds.

Responsibilities

• Drive tractor trailer or straight truck on intrastate, interstate and overnight routes delivering food and related products.
• Communicate professionally with customers, vendors, and co-workers; ensure accurate and timely questions answered.
• Perform safety checks, document hours, and complete required paperwork.
• Unload, verify deliveries, collect payments when required, and secure equipment at end of shift.

Skills

Commercial driving experience

Criminal background check clearance

Lift and move heavy freight

Education

High School Diploma/GED or Equivalent

Job description

• Competitive pay and benefits, including Health & Wellness Benefits, Employee Stock Purchase Plan, RRSP, Paid Direct Drug Card, & Scholarship Opportunities for children of associates, Paid Time Off, and much more
• Growth opportunities performing essential work to support North America’s food distribution system
• Safe and inclusive working environment, including culture of rewards, recognition, and respect
• Early Morning start time ranging from 2am to 5am
• 4 day work schedule, Monday to Friday as scheduled

Job Description

We Deliver the Goods

• Competitive pay and benefits, including Health & Wellness Benefits, Employee Stock Purchase Plan, RRSP, Paid Direct Drug Card, & Scholarship Opportunities for children of associates, Paid Time Off, and much more
• Growth opportunities performing essential work to support North America’s food distribution system
• Safe and inclusive working environment, including culture of rewards, recognition, and respect

Position Details

• Early Morning start time ranging from 2am to 5am
• 4 day work schedule, Monday to Friday as scheduled

Position Purpose

Food and food service delivery Drivers fulfill a critical role in the country’s food distribution system. Our delivery drivers not only make sure the customers’ products arrive at their destination at the arranged times and in good condition, but they are the face of our company – building lasting relationships with our customers!

Primary Responsibilities

Our Delivery Driver's are responsible for driving a tractor trailer or straight truck on intrastate and interstate local, over-the-road (OTR), shuttle, and overnight and drive and drop routes for the purpose of delivering and/or unloading food and food related products to customers in a safe and timely manner.Communicates and interacts with customers, vendors and co-workers professionally ensuring questions are answered accurately and in a timely manner. Functions as a team member within the department and organization, as required, and perform any duty assigned to best serve the company.

Responsibilities may include, but not limited to:

• Performs all required safety checks (i.e., pre/post trip) including inspections of tractor/truck and trailer; inspects tractor/truck and trailer to insure they meet company safety standards and take appropriate action as needed.
• Reports all safety issues and/or repairs required. Follows all regulations and company safe driving guidelines and policies.
• Immediately reports all safety hazards.
• Inspects trailer for properly loaded and secured freight.
• Performs count check of items and check customer invoices of products that have been loaded.
• Checks and completes in an accurate and in legible fashion all required paperwork associated with freight.
• Moves tractor to the loading dock and attach preloaded trailer as needed.
• Drives to and delivers customer orders according to predetermined route delivery schedule.
• Unloads products from the trailer, transports items into designated customer storage areas.
• Performs damage control checks on items, scans, and contact supervisor about removing orders according to company policy.
• Verifies delivery of items with customer and obtain proper signatures.
• Collects money (cash or checks) where required.
• Loads customer returns on to trailer and secures trailer doors.
• Ensures that tractor, trailer, and freight are appropriately locked and/or always secured.
• Unloads damaged goods and customer returns and bring to the driver check-in and complete necessary paperwork.
• Unloads all equipment, materials and remove trash from trailers as required.
• Completes daily record of hours of service and enter in log in accordance with Federal, state, and company requirements.
• Performs general housekeeping duties in tractor, loading dock area and keep trailers clear and clean as required.
• At the end of the shift secure all equipment and complete all necessary paperwork. Performs other related duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma/GED or Equivalent
• 6+ months commercial driving experience
• Must be 21+ years of age Meet all State licensing and/or certification requirements (where applicable)
• Clean Motor Vehicle Report (MVR) for past 3 years
• Pass criminal background check
• Pass road test
• Able to hand-lift and utilize two-wheeler, lift gate and/or other equipment to move and/or stack product cases/freight of varying size and weight throughout shift; product generally ranges from between 10-35 pounds and up to between approximately 60 and 90 pounds, depending on the location

Company description

Core-Mark continues to grow as the industry leader in fresh and broadline solutions for the convenience retail industry. With a reputation for empowering customers, employees, and communities, Core-Mark has become the largest, most comprehensive marketer of consumer goods in North America — offering a full range of products, programs, and solutions to convenience operators across the U.S. and Canada.

Awards and Accolades

Core-Mark is committed to providing accommodation to people with disabilities throughout the job application and interview process to the point of undue hardship. If you require an accommodation during the application or interview process, please contact a HR representative.