Permanent Pacific Restaurant Supply jobs

Title

Driver I / II (5-Ton Truck Driver)

Categories

Permanent, Full-time

Location

Calgary, AB

Job Information

THL Gourmet Foods Inc. is one of the leading importers and distributors of Asian food products from the Pacific Rim and other regions of the world. To fulfill our operational needs, we are currently recruiting a driver to make local deliveries for our AB division.

Position Summary:

We are looking for a reliable and safety-minded Full-Time Driver to support our AB operations.

In this role, you’ll deliver products to restaurants and grocery stores and other customer locations throughout Calgary and surrounding areas, with occasional day trips to Edmonton. No overnight routes are normally required.

This opportunity is well suited to someone who enjoys driving, staying active throughout the workday, interacting with customers, and working as part of a supportive operations team.

Key Responsibilities:

• Safely operate a 5-ton straight truck in accordance with Company procedures and applicable transportation and road-safety requirements.
• Complete scheduled deliveries to restaurants, grocery stores, and other customer locations throughout Calgary and surrounding areas.
• Complete occasional same-day delivery trips to Edmonton as assigned.
• Load and unload products safely and efficiently according to the assigned delivery schedule.
• Perform regular manual unloading, including hand-bombing products and repeatedly lifting and moving items weighing up to 50 lbs.
• Operate delivery equipment such as lift gates, electric power jacks, and hand pump jacks, where available.
• Verify delivered products against invoices and delivery documents to help prevent discrepancies.
• Obtain customer confirmations or signatures and complete required delivery records.
• Collect cash or cheque payments for COD orders when required and follow established handling procedures.
• Provide professional, courteous, and dependable service at each customer location.
• Complete pre-trip and post-trip vehicle inspections and promptly report maintenance, equipment, or safety concerns.
• Communicate with Dispatch regarding delivery status, delays, customer concerns, or changes to the assigned route.
• Work collaboratively with the Dispatch, Warehouse, and Maintenance team and other team members to support safe and efficient operations.
• Perform other related duties reasonably associated with the position.

Qualifications & Experience:

• A valid AB Class 5 Driver’s Licence
• A satisfactory driver’s abstract and driving record acceptable to the Company and its insurer.
• The appropriate licence and endorsement required for the assigned vehicle
• Previous delivery-driving or commercial-driving experience is preferred; however, training may be provided to a suitable candidate.
• Experience operating a 5-ton straight truck is preferred, or the ability and willingness to learn.
• Ability to safely perform the essential physical duties of the position, including regular manual unloading and repeatedly lifting and moving products weighing up to 50 lbs.
• Ability to communicate in English sufficiently to understand safety instructions, communicate with customers and team members, and complete required delivery documentation.
• Dependable, punctual, safety-conscious, and able to work effectively with limited supervision while on route.
• Strong customer-service and teamwork skills.
• Legally entitled to work in Canada.

Assets/ Nice-to-Haves:

The following experience would be helpful but is not required:

• Previous experience operating a 5-ton truck.
• Experience using lift gates, electric power jacks, or hand pump jacks.
• Food-service, grocery, retail, or multi-stop delivery experience.
• Experience handling invoices, customer signatures, or COD payments.
• Experience completing commercial vehicle inspections and delivery documentation.

Working Hours:

• Permanent, full-time position.
• Approximately 40 hours per week, normally scheduled over five days between Monday and Saturday.
• Regular shift hours are approximately 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., including a 30-minute unpaid meal break.
• Depending on the assigned route and operational requirements, start and finish times may vary, generally within the 6:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. operating window.
• Occasional same-day trips to Edmonton may be required. Overnight travel is not normally required.
• Additional hours or overtime may occasionally be required due to delivery volume, traffic, weather, customer requirements, or other operational needs.
• Overtime, where applicable, will be compensated in accordance with Alberta Employment Standards and applicable trucking-industry requirements.

Compensation & Benefits:

• Competitive compensation based on experience and qualification
• Disclosure Statements: Pay for this position includes bonus will be based on individual performance. Please ask the recruiter for details regarding base pay and bonus
• Comprehensive group benefits, including Medical, Dental, and Life Insurance
• Deferred Profit-Sharing Plan (DPSP)
• Paid vacation and statutory holidays in accordance with applicable provincial employment standards
• Safe Driving Bonus and Performance Bonus eligibility
• Employee & Family Assistance Program (EFAP)
• Supportive, safety-focused work environment with well-maintained equipment

Why join us?

• Local-focused routes: Most deliveries are within Calgary and surrounding areas, with occasional same-day trips to Edmonton and no regular overnight routes.
• Team support: Work closely with experienced Dispatch, Warehouse, and Maintenance teams.
• Active work: A combination of driving, customer interaction, and hands-on delivery work.
• Safety-focused environment: Safety, dependable equipment, and clear communication are priorities.
• Stable opportunity: Build long-term experience in an essential food and supply-chain operation.

Apply Now:

If you meet the requirements above, please send us your resume by E-mail with the position you are applying for as the “Subject” to hr@thlfoods.com. We thank all applicants for their interest, however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted.

The HR team can be reached through text message, WhatsApp or WeChat at 236-334-7369 for any inquiries. Please note that telephone calls will not be received through this number.

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