CLASS 1 OWNER/OPERATOR - Military Veterans

CLASS 1 OWNER/OPERATOR

Reports To

Transportation Supervisor

Location

Brandon, MB and Kenora, ON

Type

Contracted Independent Cartage Agent (Owner/Operator)

Closing Date

N/A

Company Overview

Sysco connects the world to share food and care for one another. Sysco leads from the heart of food and service to deliver the freshest of foods and ideas to restaurants, healthcare and educational facilities, lodging establishments and other customers who prepare meals away from home. Our customers can count on us to deliver on-point products and solutions since only Sysco is the global leader, sitting at the heart of innovation supply, delivery, culinary and more.

With over 57,000 colleagues and a fleet of over 13,000 vehicles, Sysco operates approximately 326 distribution facilities worldwide and serves more than 625,000 customer locations. For fiscal 2022 that ended July 2, 2022, the company generated sales of more than $68 billion USD.

Sysco, one of Canada’s Best Employers 2023, as listed by Forbes, is dedicated to our global corporate social responsibility goals and to creating a diverse and inclusive workplace. 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.

Sysco is more than just a place to work. Our passion for food and our customers has made us the industry leader. To remain on top, we will continue to think bigger, work harder and never give up. Are you ready to drive success?

For more information, visit www.sysco.ca or follow us @SyscoCanada at facebook.com/SyscoCanada; twitter.com/SyscoCanada or instagram.com/SyscoCanada

For a full list of opportunities, visit www.sysco.ca/careers

Role:

Sysco MB and ON are looking for Class 1 Owner/Operator to service our customers. Sysco ICA drivers live and work in the communities we serve.

Sysco’s contracted Independent Cartage Agents (ICA’s) enjoy:

• Very competitive pay
• Daily assignments – be home at the end of each day!
• Compensated for cost of fuel.
• A consistent supply of work.

Benefits of becoming an Independent Contractor Agent (ICA) with Sysco:

1. 1Be home every night - all routes come home the same day within legal hours.
2. Work Monday – Friday weekends off.
3. Routes are paid by kilometers, weight, and difficulty of the stop.
4. ICAs are paid bi-weekly direct deposit.
5. Get a yearly allowance of $400 for your uniforms.
6. Be your own company.
7. Customer service and food safety training is provided.

Driver Requirements:

1. Must have a valid Class 1 driver’s license and own a suitable tractor.
2. Must live in or willing to relocate to one of the locations listed on this posting
3. Must have a minimum of 1 year experience driving tractor trailer.
4. Must have a recent (within 3 months) clean criminal record check.
5. Must have a driver’s abstract with no more than 3 demerit points.
6. Must have Workers’ Compensation Board (WCB) coverage in accordance with the owner and number of personnel that will be working for your business.
7. Must have a business license.
8. Must have a GST number.
9. Must have a Safety Fitness Certificate.
10. Must have steel toe boots.
11. Must be hard-working, self-motivated, organized and consistently display superior customer service and communication skills.
12. Must be organized, punctual and reliable.

Internal candidates apply via the Career Centre on your HR Portal / ADP Workforce Now.

External candidates submit cover letter & resume via www.sysco.ca/careers

Our Purpose:

Connecting the world to share food and care for one another

Our Mission:

Delivering success for our customers through industry-leading people, products and solutions

Our Identity:

Together we define our future of foodservice and supply chain

Sysco is committed to Employment Equity. Accommodations during the recruitment process are available upon request for candidates with disabilities.

Here’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 • Colleague Resource Groups

(*benefits may vary based on location or bargaining unit)