Posted 29 days ago
Class 1 Spare Driver
@ Agropur coopérative
Truro, Nova Scotia
Overview
Agropur coopérative is hiring a full-time Class 1 spare driver to replace regular drivers on DSD and proximity delivery runs and to work in the warehouse or shunting when driving is not needed. The role requires a Class 1 licence, two years of Class 1 experience, and open availability including overnights. Pay is a weekly minimum of $1,331.43, with overtime opportunities, an RRSP plan and group insurance.
Pay:
From $1,331 a week
Responsibilities:
- Replace drivers on DSD and proximity runs as required
- Deliver products to chain store customers
- Operate tractor-trailer and perform pre-trip inspections
- Load and unload trucks
- Complete delivery paperwork
Requirements summary:
- Valid Class 1 driver's licence
- Two years of Class 1 driving experience
- Clean driver abstract
- Forklift experience or certification
- Knowledge of Nova Scotia, New Brunswick and PEI
Tools & skills
Benefits mentioned
Source and dates
Employer career site / ATS feed · workday
- Employer posting date
- 2026-10-08
- First seen by our source
- 2026-10-09
- Source record updated
- 2026-11-05
These dates describe the source record, not a live verification that the employer is still hiring. Check the original posting.
Job details
| Seniority | Mid level |
| Department | Transportation & driving |
| Experience | 2+ years |
| Hours per week | 40 (estimated) |
| Schedule | day, evening, overnight |
| Travel | air: none · ground: frequent |
| Work setting | Warehouse, Vehicle, Client sites |
| Position | Sitting and standing |
| Physical demands | physical high · computer low |
| Languages | English |
| Licences & certifications | Forklift certification |
| Driver’s licence | required |
| Background checks | driving record |
| Perks mentioned | Retirement plan |
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Agropur coopérative
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Meilleur lait. Meilleur monde. / Better Dairy. Better World.
Full company description
À propos d’Agropur Agropur est la plus importante coopérative laitière canadienne et l’un des principaux fournisseurs de produits laitiers dans le secteur du détail, des services alimentaires et industriels en Amérique du Nord. Fondée en 1938, la Coopérative constitue une source de fierté pour ses près de 2 700 membres basés au Québec, en Ontario et dans les provinces de l’Atlantique, et nos 7 000 employés. Opérant 29 usines au Canada et aux États-Unis, Agropur a généré un chiffre d’affaires de 8,8 milliards de dollars canadiens en 2024 et transformé plus de 6,8 milliards de litres de lait. Les membres et employés de la Coopérative concrétisent au quotidien la vision « Meilleur lait. Meilleur monde. » visant le développement économique et social de leurs communautés et le respect de l’environnement et du bien-être animal. --- About Agropur Agropur is the largest dairy cooperative in Canada and one of the leading suppliers of dairy products in the retail, food service, and industrial sectors in North America. Founded in 1938, the Cooperative is a source of pride for its nearly 2,700 members based in Quebec, Ontario, and the Atlantic provinces, and its 7,000 employees. Operating 29 plants in Canada and the United States, Agropur generated revenues of $8.8 billion CAD in 2024 and processed more than 6.8 billion liters of milk. The Cooperative’s members and employees work every day to achieve a shared vision, “Better Dairy. Better World.”, aimed at developing their communities economically and socially while respecting the environment and animal welfare.
- LinkedIn followers
- 82,425
- People associated on LinkedIn
- 3,587
- Reported office locations
- 4600 Rue Armand-Frappier, Longueuil, Quebec J3Z 1G5, CA
- Business categories
- Industrial
- Other recorded names
- Agropur coopérative
- Agropur
- Specialties
- Dairy
- Cheese
- Dairy Ingredients
- Dairy Processor
- Dairy Manufacturing
- and Dairy Cooperative
- Profile identifies a recruitment agency
- No
- Reported total investment
- 770,000,000
Currency and observation date were not supplied; this is not a current valuation or a funding round.
À propos d’Agropur Agropur est la plus importante coopérative laitière canadienne et l’un des principaux fournisseurs de produits laitiers dans le secteur du détail, des services alimentaires et industriels en Amérique du Nord. Fondée en 1938, la Coopérative constitue une source de fierté pour ses près de 2 700 membres basés au Québec, en Ontario et dans les provinces de l’Atlantique, et nos 7 000 employés. Opérant…
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Industry | Food and Beverage Manufacturing |
| Company size | 5,001-10,000 employees |
| Headquarters | Longueuil, Quebec |
| Organization type | Partnership |
| Year founded | 1938 |
| Specialties | Dairy CheeseDairy IngredientsDairy ProcessorDairy Manufacturingand Dairy Cooperative |
| Open jobs on Jobsy | 77 |
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Job Type:
RegularPeople are at the heart of our success. Our culture encourages collaboration, transparency, and accountability in order to generate value and achieve sustainable results. Being part of the team means committing to an environment where everyone’s impact truly matters.
At Agropur, each role aims to generate value and have a tangible impact on collective performance.
Context to maximize your impact:
- Weekly Minimum Pay: $1,331.43
- Overtime opportunities available
- Group Retirement Savings Plan (RRSP)
- Comprehensive group insurance benefits
- Schedule: Must be flexible to work 4-5 days/week as needed
- Must have open availability to cover all shifts, including overnights
Where you will drive value:
- The successful applicant duties will mainly include replacing drivers on DSD/Proximity runs as required & when driving duties are not required they will be scheduled in the warehouse/shunting
- Deliver products to chain store customers
- Operate and drive tractor trailer, perform pre trip inspections of vehicles, verifies loads and security of cargo
- Complete and organize paperwork associated with the delivery of products
- Establishes and maintains harmonious relations with customers
- Loading and unloading the trucks
- Performs tasks in a safe manner
- Follow Department of Transportation Regulations
- Follow all Safety, Quality & HACCP regulations and policies
- Teamwork and a positive attitude
- Other duties as assigned either by Management Staff
What will enable you to have an impact:
- Hold a valid Class 1 driver's license
- 2 years of experience as a Class 1 Driver
- Clean driver abstract
- Forklift experience/certification
- Possess excellent knowledge of Nova Scotia, New-Brunswick and PEI
- Demonstrate strong customer service and communication skills
- Experience as a Shunter is considered an asset
- Customer service experience
- Health and safety mindset
- Computer skills are an asset
A role aligned with what creates the greatest collective impact.
Agropur welcomes people from all backgrounds and origins. We are proud to be an employer with a diverse community and are committed to providing a respectful and inclusive experience for all employees and applicants. We will work with candidates who request accommodation. Please note that an adequate knowledge of French is required for positions in Quebec. Agropur uses artificial intelligence technology to assist our recruiters in screening, assessing, or selecting applicants for this position.
In this text, the use of the masculine gender to designate persons is intended only to lighten the text.
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