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driver, truck

Title posted on indeed.com - Truck Driver - Class 1

Posted on June 23, 2025 by Employer details Sobeys Inc.

Job details

Our family of 127,000 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, Lawton?s Drug Stores or another of our great banners but we are all one extended family. Overview 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. Job Description * Pre-inspect equipment * Complete manifest/ log book and E-Log. * Ensure that the proper documentation is maintained * Maintain equipment and report any damages, necessary repairs, or malfunctions * Drive transport 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 with safe use of power tailgate, hand jack, electric ?Walkie? pallet jack and 2-wheel hand cart. * 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 including wear/use of PPE, as per company requirements * Responsible for all other duties assigned by manager Job Requirements * 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 ?1E? or equivalent Driver?s License * Physical work including frequent bending, lifting, and reaching * Occasionally lift lift up to 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 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. Job Types: Full-time, Permanent Pay: $23.50-$28.55 per hour Benefits: * Company pension * Dental care * Extended health care * Paid time off * Store discount * Vision care Schedule: * 10 hour shift * 12 hour shift Application question(s): * Where in Nova Scotia are you currently located? * This position requires that the truck and trailer be returned to the site daily at the end of shift. Will you be able to commute daily to Debert to facilitate this? * This position is with our wholesale division and requires drivers too offload freight at various locations throughout the shift using a pallet jack. Are you comfortable with the physical requirements of the position? RESPONSE MANDATORY. Experience: * Driving: 2 years (preferred) Licence/Certification: * Class 1 Licence (required) Work Location: On the road