CDL A Local Delivery Truck Driver

About the role

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.

Responsibilities

• Operate a tractor-trailer on assigned local routes
• Manually unload and deliver products to customer locations
• Build and maintain positive customer relationships
• Become familiar with customer operations to meet their needs and expectations

Requirements

• Minimum 21 years of age
• Pass employment testing
• Valid Class A Commercial Driver License (CDL) with a driving record that meets company insurability standards
• Ability to read and speak the English language sufficiently to converse with the general public, understand highway traffic signs and signals, respond to official inquiries, and make entries on reports and records
• Ability to lift, push, or move product weighing an average of 40–60 pounds and as much as 100 pounds repeatedly (touch freight)
• Flexibility to work overtime as required, weekends and holidays as business needs require

Preferred Requirements

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

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 – promotion from within
• Medical and prescription plans effective on start date
• 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