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Accommodations during the recruitment process are available upon request for candidates with disabilities.\nAt Sysco, we aspire to create a global culture that is decidedly diverse, equitable, and inclusive - one where we foster belonging as we care for one another and connect the world through food and trusted partnerships. We are Better Together.\nCOMPANY OVERVIEW\nFreshPoint, a division of Sysco, is the largest produce distributor in North America, we focus on bringing fresh food from the farmer’s field to our customers’ kitchens. FreshPoint operations span more than 30+ distribution centers in the US and Canada. We target regional and national foodservice customers in such markets as catering, healthcare, hospitality, restaurants, and schools. FreshPoint also supplies grocery stores and other wholesale suppliers with apples to zucchini and everything in between. We’re looking for talented, hard-working individuals to join our team. Come grow with us and let us show you why Sysco is at the heart of food and service.\nOur Purpose: Connecting the world to share food and care for one another\nOur Mission: Delivering success for our customers through industry-leading people, products and solutions\nOur Identity: Together we define our future of foodservice and supply chain\nHere’s a sample of the many benefits Sysco colleagues enjoy:\nComprehensive Flexible Benefits including Health and Dental, Health Care Spending and Wellness Accounts\nShort-Term and Long-Term Disability\nLife Insurance\nVoluntary Optional Insurance\nParental Leave Plan\nCompany Pension Plan\nGroup RRSP & TFSA\nEmployee and Family Assistance\nStock Purchase Plan\nMaple Virtual Care\nUnlimited on-line learning\nSysco product discounts\nPreferred vendor discounts\nAssociate Resource Groups\n(*benefits may vary based on location or bargaining unit)\nADDITIONAL INFORMATION\nThis Job Requisition was created with the help of AI. 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