CDL A Local Delivery Truck Driver

Job Summary

Sysco has immediate job openings for dependable local CDL A Delivery Truck Drivers to safely and efficiently operate a tractor-trailer and manually unload/deliver various products (meats, produce, frozen foods, groceries, dry goods, supplies, etc.) to customer locations on an assigned route schedule. Our truck drivers build relationships with each customer using their positive, friendly attitude and become familiar with their operations to meet needs and expectations.

About the Role

Our drivers are responsible for building strong relationships with customers, ensuring timely deliveries, and handling a variety of products. They also need to be flexible to work overtime, weekends, and holidays as needed.

Responsibilities

• Operate a tractor-trailer and manually unload/deliver various products to customer locations on an assigned route schedule.
• Build relationships with customers through a positive, friendly attitude and familiarity with their operations.
• Handle a variety of products, including meats, produce, frozen foods, groceries, dry goods, supplies, etc.
• Be flexible to work overtime, weekends, and holidays as business needs require.

Requirements

• Minimum 21 years of age.
• Valid Class A Commercial Driver License (CDL).
• Pass employment testing.
• Must have the ability to read and speak the English language sufficiently to converse with the general public, to understand highway traffic signs and signals in the English language, to respond to official inquiries, and to make entries on reports and records.
• Flexibility to work overtime, weekends, and holidays as business needs require.

Preferred Requirements

• 1 year customer delivery experience preferred.
• 6 months hand cart/hand truck experience preferred.
• 6 months Food and Beverage experience preferred.
• 2 years consistent work history preferred.

Benefits

• Excellent pay, including productivity incentives.
• Most Driver Trainees have daily routes and are home nightly.
• Paid vacation and holidays.
• Ongoing job skills and leadership development training.
• Career growth opportunities – we promote from within!
• New hires are eligible first day of the month following or coinciding with 31 days from date of hire.
• Comprehensive healthcare benefits.
• Generous retirement benefits.
• Employee discount programs.
• Service recognition and employee rewards.
• Discounts on Sysco stock (SYY).
• Referral programs.
• Safety programs.
• Tuition reimbursement.
• Uniforms.

Pay

Excellent pay, including productivity incentives.

Schedule

Most Driver Trainees have daily routes and are home nightly. Flexibility to work overtime, weekends, and holidays as business needs require.