Posted 2 months ago
Truck Driver - Class 1
@ Sobeys
Middleton, Nova Scotia
Overview
Sobeys is hiring a Class 1 Truck Driver to deliver customer orders and pick up merchandise by operating company vehicles from its distribution centres to over 1,600 stores. The role involves pre-inspecting trucks, keeping logbooks and documentation, and unloading trailers. Shifts include evenings and weekends, and the posting describes flexible schedules and a Total Rewards package.
Responsibilities:
- Deliver customer orders and pick up merchandise using company vehicles
- Pre-inspect trucks and maintain equipment, reporting damage or repairs
- Complete manifests, logbooks and required documentation
- Load, stow and unload merchandise safely at stores
- Verify case counts against orders, credits and damaged product
Requirements summary:
- Two to three years driving a tractor-trailer and/or straight truck
- Class 1 driver's licence
- High school graduate
- Accuracy and attention to detail
- Proven customer service skills
- Physical work including bending, lifting and reaching
Tools & skills
Benefits mentioned
Source and dates
Source type not verified · sobeys
- Employer posting date
- 2026-08-27
- First seen by our source
- 2026-10-10
- Source record updated
- 2026-10-10
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 |
| Schedule | evening, weekends |
| Travel | air: none · ground: moderate |
| Work setting | Warehouse, Vehicle, Client sites |
| Position | Sitting and standing |
| Physical demands | physical high · lift 50 lb · computer low |
| Languages | English |
| Driver’s licence | required |
| Education | High school (required) |
| Perks mentioned | Generous paid time off, Generous parental leave, Retirement plan, Stock or equity, Employee discount |
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Sobeys
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Full company description
Sobeys Inc. is proudly Canadian, with more than 115 years of experience in the food retail business. As one of only two national grocery retailers in Canada, we serve the food shopping needs of Canadians with approximately 1,600 stores in all 10 provinces under retail banners that include Sobeys, Safeway, IGA, Foodland, FreshCo, Thrifty Foods and Lawtons Drugs, as well as more than 350 retail fuel locations. We are a family nurturing families – is our collective passion and mission to nurture the things that make life better, including great experiences, families, communities and the lives of our employees. More information on Sobeys Inc. can be found at www.corporate.sobeys.com. Sobeys inc. est une entreprise fièrement canadienne comptant plus de 115 ans d'expérience dans le commerce de détail alimentaire. Nous sommes l'un des deux seuls détaillants alimentaires présents dans tout le Canada, et répondons aux besoins en épicerie de notre clientèle par l'entremise de nos quelque 1 600 magasins répartis dans chacune des dix provinces et arborant l'une ou l'autre de nos diverses enseignes dont Sobeys, Safeway, IGA, Foodland, FreshCo, Thrifty Foods et Lawtons Drugs, ainsi que de nos plus de 350 stations d'essence. Notre raison d'être - nous sommes une famille qui nourrit l'esprit de famille - s'incarne aussi dans notre passion et notre mission communes, soit cultiver ce qui rend la vie plus agréable : les expériences exceptionnelles, la famille, les collectivités et la vie de nos employés. Pour plus de renseignements sur Sobeys inc., veuillez consulter la page www.corporate.sobeys.com/fr.
- LinkedIn followers
- 165,456
- People associated on LinkedIn
- 17,862
- Reported office locations
- 115 King Street, Stellarton, Nova Scotia B0K 1S0, CA
- 17220 Stony Plain Road, Edmonton, Alberta T5S 1K6, CA
- 4980 Tahoe Blvd., Mississauga, Ontario L4W 0C7, CA
- 11281 Albert-Hudon Boulevard, Montreal, Quebec H1G 3J5, CA
- Business categories
- Food and Beverage
- Grocery
- Hospitality
- Retail
- Other recorded names
- Sobeys
- Specialties
- Grocery / Épicerie
- Retail / Commerce de détail
- Distribution / Distribution
- Corporate / Entreprise
- and Pharmacy & Healthcare / Pharmacie
- Profile identifies a recruitment agency
- No
- Reported total investment
- 300,000,000
Currency and observation date were not supplied; this is not a current valuation or a funding round.
Sobeys Inc. is proudly Canadian, with more than 115 years of experience in the food retail business. As one of only two national grocery retailers in Canada, we serve the food shopping needs of Canadians with approximately 1,600 stores in all 10 provinces under retail banners that include Sobeys, Safeway, IGA, Foodland, FreshCo, Thrifty Foods and Lawtons Drugs, as well as more than 350 retail fuel locations. We are…
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Industry | Retail |
| Company size | 10,001+ employees |
| Headquarters | Stellarton, Nova Scotia |
| Organization type | Privately Held |
| Year founded | 1907 |
| Specialties | Grocery / ÉpicerieRetail / Commerce de détailDistribution / DistributionCorporate / Entrepriseand Pharmacy & Healthcare / Pharmacie |
| Open jobs on Jobsy | 566 |
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Embark on a rewarding career with Sobeys Inc., celebrated among Canada’s Top 100 employers, where your talents contribute to our commitment to excellence and community impact.
Join our innovative, fast-paced distribution centres and help deliver essential products to over 1,600 stores. With flexible schedules and a strong commitment to health and safety, you’ll play a vital role in keeping Canadians stocked with what they need most.
Ready to Make an Impact?
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.
Check out what it is like to work with us: https://vimeo.com/1119183281?share=copy
Here’s where you’ll be focusing:
• Pre-inspect truck
• Complete manifest/ logbook
• Ensure that the proper documentation is maintained
• Maintain equipment and report any damages, necessary repairs, or malfunctions
• Drive transport truck or straight 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
• Ensure case-count delivered corresponds with order, pick up credit, or damaged product
• Always maintain good working relations with customers 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 as per company requirements
• Responsible for all other duties assigned by manager
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What you have to offer:
• 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 1 Driver's License
• Retail support centre
• Physical work including frequent bending, lifting, and reaching
• Two-person lift required for weights exceeding 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
Learn more about our story and culture:
Who We Are | Why Work With Us
Total Rewards
We offer a Total Rewards package designed to support teammates at work and in life. Depending on role and eligibility, teammates may receive health and dental benefits, retirement and savings programs including an Employee Share Ownership Plan, a 10% in-store discount at participating banners, virtual healthcare and an Employee and Family Assistance Program, learning and development opportunities, parental leave top-up, and paid vacation.
Sobeys is committed to providing a compensation structure that is flexible, equitable and competitive in the market to enable performance and growth. To learn more about this opportunity including the expected range of compensation in accordance with Pay Transparency Legislation where required please click the “I’m interested” or "Apply" button above. Individual compensation is determined based on qualifications, experience, and internal equity within the range provided.
Additional Information
External websites may share our organization's job postings which includes compensation information based on similar roles and market benchmarks. These figures are provided for general comparison purposes only and are not issued or verified by our organization.
We may use Artificial Intelligence (AI) tools to support efficiencies in the candidate screening, assessment, and recruitment processes. These AI tools do not make hiring decisions on behalf of the Company. Hiring decisions are made by our Hiring Teams.
Sobeys is committed to creating accessible and inclusive hiring processes. We will work with applicants requesting accommodation at any stage of the recruitment process.
Please note: Successful candidates will be required to provide documentation to prove their legal ability to work in the position during the onboarding process. Documentation will be assessed by the employer prior to commencement of work.
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