CDL A Local Delivery Truck Driver
Sysco · Columbia, MO · 5 days ago
On-siteManagementFull-time
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. Drivers build relationships with each customer using a positive, friendly attitude and become familiar with their operations to meet needs and expectations.
Qualifications
Minimum Requirements
- 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 English sufficiently to converse with the public, understand highway traffic signs and signals, respond to official inquiries, and make entries on reports and records
- Touch freight – must be able to lift, push, or move product weighing an average of 40–60 pounds and up to 100 pounds repeatedly
- Flexibility – overtime as required, 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 – promotion from within
- New hires 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