Delivery Driver

Summerhill Market•Toronto, ON

32d•Onsite

About The Position

Summerhill Market is a family-owned Toronto grocery retailer known for exceptional customer service, high-quality prepared foods, scratch-made bakery products, and premium grocery offerings. Our Commissary Kitchen and Warehouse support multiple retail locations across the city, ensuring fresh products are delivered efficiently and safely every day. We are currently seeking a reliable, safety-focused, and physically fit Delivery Driver to join our Logistics Team. Reporting to the Operations Manager, the Delivery Driver is primarily responsible for transporting products between our Commissary Kitchen, Warehouse, retail stores, and suppliers in a timely fashion while maintaining safety and ensuring the integrity of products during transportation. This role plays a critical part in supporting our retail and production operations by ensuring products arrive accurately, safely, and on schedule. This is a physically demanding role requiring frequent lifting of up to 70 lbs+, hand-bombing product, and operating in a fast-paced logistics environment.

Requirements

Minimum 2 years' experience working as a Commercial Delivery Driver
Experience operating larger commercial vehicles is required; experience driving a 26-foot box truck is a strong asset
Valid G Driver's License with a clean driving history
Driver's Abstract and CVOR required upon hire
Strong geographical knowledge of Toronto and the GTA
Physically fit and capable of standing, reaching, lifting, bending, kneeling, stooping, climbing, loading/unloading, pushing, and pulling products weighing up to 70 lbs+
Highly organized, dependable, communicative, and deadline-driven
Able to work independently and follow schedules with minimal supervision
Strong commitment to safety, customer service, and teamwork
Flexible availability including weekends, holidays, overtime, and additional shifts as required

Nice To Haves

Food Handler Certification is an asset (training may be provided)
Completion of high school diploma or equivalent is an asset

Responsibilities

Deliver food products between Summerhill Market retail stores, Commissary Kitchen, Warehouse, and suppliers throughout the GTA
Safely operate a company vehicle, including a 26-foot box truck, while adhering to all traffic laws and company policies
Navigate downtown Toronto routes, retail delivery locations, loading docks, and supplier facilities safely and efficiently
Load, unload, transfer, and hand-bomb products with care and attention to detail
Regularly lift, push, pull, and carry products weighing up to 70 lbs+ throughout the shift
Ensure products are secured properly during transport to prevent damage
Provide logistical support to operations, working closely with multiple stores and departments to ensure accurate quantities of product are delivered on time
Assist with warehouse activities between deliveries including loading, unloading, inventory movement, stock organization, and general logistics support
Perform quality checks and complete delivery paperwork as required
Conduct pre-trip and post-trip vehicle inspections and report maintenance concerns immediately
Support scheduled maintenance and ensure company vehicles remain clean, safe, and roadworthy
Adhere to all food safety, sanitation, health & safety, and temperature control requirements during transportation and handling of products
Maintain the highest regard for safety while operating vehicles, hydraulic tailgates, pump trucks, and related equipment
Additional duties as required