Driver Helper

Sysco Corp.; Northwestern Ontario; On-site; CAD 35,000 - 45,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive Flexible Benefits

Health and Dental Plans

Company Pension Plan

Employee Assistance Program

Job summary

Sysco Thunder Bay is seeking a Driver Helper responsible for delivering orders to customers on time and in good condition.

The ideal candidate must be reliable, safety conscious, and able to lift heavy packages. This role involves unloading products, stacking merchandise, and assisting drivers in operations. Sysco offers numerous benefits including health and dental plans, group retirement savings, and employee discounts.

Qualifications

• Medium to high level of physical exertion required; repetitive lifting up to 40 kg.
• Ability to count and deliver orders accurately.
• Experience in unloading and verifying products.

Responsibilities

• Unload and verify all returning products.
• Deliver and stack merchandise at customer premises.
• Assist drivers in off-loading products.

Skills

English fluency

Reliability

Teamwork

Time Management

Planning and Organizational skills

General knowledge of mechanics and mathematics

Basic computer skills (MS Office)

Job description

## Driver HelperApplylocations: Sysco Thunder Baytime type: Full timeposted on: Posted Todayjob requisition id: R256875**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 anotherOur Mission: Delivering success for our customers through industry-leading people, products and solutionsOur Identity: Together we define our future of foodservice and supply chainHere’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.