Driver Trainee (CDL A Permit)- SYGMA- Denver, CO

Overview

Sygma Denver is seeking a Driver Trainee (CDL A Permit) to assist the driver in unloading product at customer locations according to customer invoices and SYGMA delivery procedures.

Success Profile

Successful candidates will develop and establish good relationships with customers, learn route on current bid, assist in all aspects of route paperwork, work safely by following SYGMA’s Preferred Work Methods, and attend CDL School when scheduled.

Primary Duties

• Unload product according to customer specifications and SYGMA delivery procedures at customer locations.
• Develops and establishes good relationships with customers by providing excellent, courteous service.
• Learn route on current bid.
• Aid in all aspects of route paperwork.
• Works safely by following SYGMA’s Preferred Work Methods.
• Attend CDL School when scheduled.

Additional Duties

• Assist the driver in the pre-trip and coupling of equipment to ensure the vehicle is safe to operate.
• Provides assistance in routing with map reading and giving directions on route.
• Helps with situations involving low clearances, i.e., getting out of vehicle and directing driver under a low underpass to ensure proper clearance.
• Assists with delivery set up at the customer location, including all three compartments of the trailer, and ensures proper setup safely.
• Assists driver in backing situations by getting out of the truck and watching for hazards, communicating using hand signals or verbal communication.

Education & Experience

• High school diploma/GED or equivalent in work experience is necessary.
• Previous food distribution and frozen food handling is preferred.
• You must be able to read and write clearly.

Physical Demands

• Work is medium to heavy in nature.
• Half the day is spent sitting in a tractor/trailer unit.
• Must be able to climb into trailer, lift 50 lb. boxes frequently, lift up to 75 lb. boxes occasionally, and move product on the 2-wheeler.
• You must be able to communicate clearly to customers.

Mental/Vision Demands

• You must be able to read at a distance close to the eyes and at arm’s length, with or without correction.
• You may be required to back/direct driver through hand signals or verbal communication.

Working Conditions

• Activities occur both inside (protection from weather conditions but not temperature changes) and outside.
• Position is subject to various roads, mechanical and electrical hazards.

Equipment Operated

• A two wheeled dolly.
• A pallet jack.

Licenses & Certifications

• A valid driver’s license.
• CDL-A permit.

Benefits

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• Employee discount programs.
• Paid vacation and holidays.
• Ongoing job skills and leadership development training.
• Career growth opportunities — we promote from within!
• Most Driver Trainees have daily routes and are home nightly.
• Comprehensive health care benefits.
• Generous retirement benefits.
• Tuition reimbursement.