DZ Delivery Driver - Food Service *Review Job Description …, Barrie

DZ Professional Delivery Driver – Foodservice (Physical Role) Barrie, ON (L4N 9A3) | Full‑Time Employee | Monday–Friday | No Weekends PLEASE READ BEFORE APPLYING This is a physically demanding, hands‑on foodservice delivery role with early morning start times. This is a full‑time employee position. We do NOT hire contractors, owner‑operators, incorporated drivers, or leased‑vehicle drivers. This role is not suitable for long‑distance commuting, courier/gig drivers, or light‑duty delivery experience. Employment Status – Non‑Negotiable - Full‑time employee role only - Drivers operate company‑owned vehicles and equipment - Contractors, owner‑operators, or incorporated applicants will not be considered Non‑Negotiable Location Requirement Daily reporting to Barrie, ON (L4N 9A3) is required for start times as early as 12:30 AM. Long‑distance commuting has consistently proven unsustainable in this role. Applicants must live within a reasonable, practical commuting distance and be able to maintain punctual attendance year‑round, including winter conditions. About the Role Foodservice delivery is one of the most physically demanding commercial driving roles. - 70–80% of every shift is active delivery and unloading - Continuous manual handling (“hand bombing”) - Multi‑stop routes with direct customer interaction - Fast‑paced, safety‑critical workplace Candidates without prior hands‑on foodservice or physical freight delivery experience often find this role more demanding than expected. Schedule - Start times between 12:30 AM – 5:45 AM (most routes start ~3:45 AM) - Up to 5 shifts per week (Monday–Friday) - No scheduled weekends - Overtime opportunities available Compensation - $28.00/hour to start (including Driver‑Aided Training) - Progression based on sustained positive performance: - $28.50/hr at 3 months - $29.00/hr at 6 months - $29.50/hr at 1 year - Top rate: $30.25/hr - Accelerated progression for direct foodservice experience Required Qualifications (All Mandatory) Applicants who do not meet all requirements will be screened out. - Valid Class DZ Licence - Minimum 3 years of recent, verifiable, insured DZ driving experience - Experience operating vehicles over 11,000 kg - Commercial delivery or freight experience involving regular manual unloading - Clean or near‑clean CVOR and driving abstract - (Final approval subject to third‑party risk management review) Experience Clarification The following experience does NOT meet the requirements: - Courier / parcel / gig delivery (Amazon, Uber, DoorDash, Skip) - Rideshare or light‑duty delivery - Owner‑operator or contract‑only driving - Non‑commercial or minimally physical roles All experience must be verifiable. Physical Requirements A bona fide occupational requirement of this role is the ability to: - Repeatedly lift up to 40 kg (88 lbs) throughout the shift - Walk, stand, bend, twist, and work ramps continuously - Perform sustained manual handling in tight delivery environments This lifting requirement is regular and ongoing, not occasional. Hiring Process Transparency Indeed uses AI automated screening tools are used to assess licensing, experience, employment status, location, and physical requirements. Applicants who do not meet minimum requirements will be automatically screened out. All final hiring decisions are made by humans. Job Type: Full-time Pay: $28.00-$30.25 per hour Benefits: - Dental care - Disability insurance - Employee assistance program - Extended health care - Life insurance - Paid time off - RRSP match - Vision care Application question(s): - How many Years of DZ Heavy Operator Experience do you have in months - Have you operated Heavy Equipment Vehicles over 11,000kgs in North America in 2026? Experience: - Heavy equipment operation: 3 years (required) Licence/Certification: - DZ Licence (required) Location: - Barrie, ON (required) Work Location: On the road Apply on Kit Job: kitjob.ca/job/2ogyfy