Class 1 Delivery Driver – Permanent Full-time Position
ADL Foodservice – Summerside, PE
ADL Foodservice is Prince Edward Island’s top food service distributor, delivering a broad range of high-quality products to businesses and institutions for over 40 years. As part of Amalgamated Dairies Limited (ADL), we proudly support the Island’s foodservice industry by sourcing and distributing top-tier products from both local producers and national brands. With deep community roots, ADL Foodservice is committed to serving Islanders with excellence, ensuring our dedication to quality reaches every part of PEI—now and for generations to come.
Position Overview:
As a Class 1 Delivery Driver at ADL Foodservice, you’ll be responsible for delivering full loads of goods to foodservice customers across PEI. This is a physical, hands-on role that involves loading and unloading product, operating hand carts, collecting payments, and keeping your vehicle in top shape. You’ll be part of a small, reliable team that plays a key role in ensuring our deliveries run smoothly and our customers are well served.
Location: ADL Foodservice, 400 Read Drive, Summerside, PE
Work Environment and Schedule:
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Start times are early (morning shifts vary depending on your route)
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Based out of ADL Foodservice warehouse in Summerside, PE
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Local routes across PEI — home every day, no long-haul
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Work involves loading and unloading – hand carts and heavy lifting required
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Conditions vary – includes time in cold storage, dry warehouse, and outdoors
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Pace can be fast – especially during peak delivery times
Key Responsibilities:
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Safely operate a Class 1 tractor-trailer to complete local delivery routes across PEI.
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Load and unload goods by hand or with a hand cart; some products require heavy lifting.
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Deliver to restaurants, retail locations, and institutional clients, ensuring timely and accurate drop-offs.
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Manage invoices and obtain delivery confirmations from customers.
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Handle cash and cheque payments, ensuring all transactions are recorded correctly.
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Return unsold or rejected product following company procedures and coordinate with warehouse staff.
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Inspect your truck and trailer daily, complete logbooks, and report any maintenance needs.
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Work early morning shifts and adapt to varying route schedules as needed.
Compensation and Benefits:
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$29.11 / hour
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Convenient Virtual Health access for easy, anytime care
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Retirement savings plan with employer contributions and expert financial guidance
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Paid Time Off, covering vacations and sick leave
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Personal Spending Account (PSA) - dedicated fund for well-being expenses
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Personalized training programs for ongoing skill improvement and career growth
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Employee Assistance Program (EAP) - confidential assistance for personal and work challenges
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Special perks and discounts exclusively for ADL employees
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The pride of belonging to a distinguished local company, 100% owned by PEI’s dairy farmers
Requirements:
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Valid Class 1 license (required)
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At least 3 years of commercial driving experience with tractor trailers (preferred)
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Comfortable lifting, pushing, and moving heavy product using hand carts
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Previous delivery or route experience is a strong asset
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Good customer service skills – polite, respectful, and reliable with clients
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Able to start early in the morning and adjust to different routes
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Able to accurately follow delivery routes, complete logs, and manage delivery paperwork
Ready to join our team? Simply click the 'Apply' button, be prepared to enter your details, attach your resume, and respond to a few questions.
We hire for this role on an ongoing basis. Selected candidates will be contacted when a position becomes available.
We thank all applicants for their interest, however only those selected for interviews will be contacted.
ADL is committed to the principle of equal opportunity in its employment practices and to providing an environment free from discrimination and harassment for all employees.
