CDL A Delivery Driver - SYGMA - Belleville, IL

About the role

SYGMA IL Team is seeking Delivery Drivers to run 2-4 routes per week. The role involves safely transporting products from the warehouse by driving a tractor trailer to various customers and properly delivering and unloading products according to customer invoices and company standards.

Responsibilities

• Safely transport product from the warehouse to the customer location and ensure product is delivered on a timely basis, according to assigned route
• Unload product from trailer, by hand or using hand cart down ramps, stairs, or docks, in all weather conditions and place in designated customer storage areas according to customer specifications and company standards (e.g. handling product according to preferred work methods, scanning product as it is delivered into the store)
• Pick up, load and unload damaged goods and customer returns, and transport products back to SYGMA warehouse
• Ensure all paperwork is completed according to established company and governmental guidelines (e.g. DOT electronic or manual logs, inspections, company vehicle maintenance reports and pre and post-trip reports are completed accurately and submitted on a timely basis, ensure all invoices are accurate and turned in daily and all damages and shortages are reported promptly)
• Ensure all food safety protocols are met according to established guidelines (e.g. proper temperatures are maintained in the delivery vehicle, product is inspected for visible damages prior to delivery, product is delivered and stored to prevent cross contamination) and maintain sanitary conditions in tractor and trailer; assist with maintaining sanitary conditions in the warehouse and yard
• Follow preferred work methods at all times, and immediately advise management team of any unsafe conditions
• Maintain and safely operate all assigned equipment, including but not limited to hand cart, pallets, load bars, SLS unit, and personal protective equipment
• Develop and establish good relationships with customers by providing excellent and courteous service with clear communication
• Communicate with management team regarding any deviations to route, trailer or loading issues and/or customer or product issues
• Safely transport product picked up via backhauls and line hauls and ensure picked up product is correct and is delivered on a timely basis, according to established company standards
• Work assigned schedule and work outside usual work schedule as needed to meet customer needs; exhibit regular and predictable attendance
• Perform other duties as assigned by Management

Requirements

• High school diploma/GED/equivalent degree, plus 1 year of tractor trailer driving experience preferred. Completion of a tractor trailer driving school will be accepted instead of, or in addition to a high school diploma
• Valid Class A Commercial Driver's License
• Must be insurable to operate a vehicle as a condition of initial and continued employment

Qualifications

• Knowledge of: DOT regulations; Hazmat guidelines; Safe lifting and delivery practices
• Skill in: driving over long distances, over a variety of terrains and in varying weather conditions, communicating with customers; solving problems; delivering product
• Ability to: drive a tractor-trailer unit both in the day and at night in a variety of traffic and weather conditions and remain alert and aware of surroundings; meet or exceed minimum productivity levels established by the Company; handle hazardous materials and food and restaurant items that are frozen, dry and refrigerated; operate a 3 axle tractor, 45' - 48' trailer, straight truck, on board computer, key pad and a 2 wheel hand cart; read, write and communicate in English as it relates to the job and to the safety regulations; perform basic math functions (e.g. add, subtract, multiply, divide); effectively plan and organize work activities independent of direct supervision; solve problems

Pay

• Average yearly pay $100,000 - $105,000
• Top earners make up to $150,000
• Route Pay + Bonuses

Benefits

• 7 Paid Holidays
• Medical, Dental and Vision Insurance Benefits active on the 1st of the month after 31 days of employment
• 401k and Sysco Stock Purchase Plan
• Paid Training
• Highly Maintained Equipment – all automatics

Schedule

• Evening Dispatch - Overnight Delivery, Sunday – Friday
• Drive both team and single routes
• Overtime hours, working weekends and holidays, and starting at various start times are required in order to successfully meet customers' needs