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 must be able to read and speak English to communicate effectively with customers and colleagues.

Responsibilities

• Operate a tractor-trailer to transport various products to customer locations.
• Manually unload and deliver products to customer locations according to the assigned route schedule.
• Build and maintain positive relationships with customers through friendly interactions and familiarity with their operations.
• Handle a variety of products, including meats, produce, frozen foods, groceries, dry goods, supplies, etc.
• Work flexible hours, including overtime, weekends, and holidays as needed.

Requirements

• Minimum age of 21 years old.
• Valid Class A Commercial Driver License (CDL) with a clean driving record.
• Ability to read and speak English to converse with the general public, understand highway traffic signs and signals, respond to official inquiries, and make entries on reports and records.
• Flexibility to work overtime, weekends, and holidays as business needs require.

Qualifications

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

Benefits

• Excellent pay, including productivity incentives.
• Most Driver Trainees have daily routes and are home nightly.
• Paid vacation and holidays.
• Relocation assistance available.
• Ongoing job skills and leadership development training.
• Career growth opportunities – we promote from within!
• MEDICAL AND PRESCRIPTION PLANS EFFECTIVE ON YOUR 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.