CDL A Delivery Truck Driver - Now Hiring

Sysco Corporation is a global leader in foodservice distribution, operating an extensive network that includes over 333 distribution facilities worldwide and a fleet exceeding 13,000 vehicles. With a workforce of more than 71,000 colleagues, Sysco serves over 700,000 customer locations, delivering high-quality products and exceptional customer service every day. The company is committed to fostering growth opportunities for its employees, both personally and professionally, ensuring a dynamic and rewarding workplace. Known for its emphasis on teamwork and employee development, Sysco offers a stable and supportive environment where individuals can build a long-term career. They are proud to be an Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action Employer, promoting diversity and inclusion in the workplace with respect to race, gender, disability, veteran status, and other protected categories. Eligibility to work in the United States is required for all applicants.

Located in Kentucky, the SYGMA Network, Inc., a subsidiary of Sysco, operates a state-of-the-art facility dedicated to providing outstanding foodservice logistics and delivery services. The SYGMA Kentucky team prides itself on offering top-tier service to its customers and lucrative earning potential for its employees. SYGMA offers a unique formula for success, emphasizing the more you drive, the more you earn, which reflects the company’s commitment to rewarding hard work and dedication.

The role available is for a Delivery Driver with SYGMA Kentucky, which comes with a competitive salary range averaging between $100,000 and $125,000 per year, with top earners making up to $130,000 annually. This is a full-time position with no travel required, working primarily in the local area. Employees benefit from paid training, eight paid holidays, medical, dental, and vision insurance, 401(k) and stock purchase plans, and a guaranteed minimum pay of $1,500 per week with at least one year of experience. This position operates on an evening dispatch schedule from Sunday through Friday.

Delivery Drivers at SYGMA Kentucky are responsible for the safe and efficient transportation of food and beverage products from the warehouse to various customer locations using tractor-trailer vehicles. Drivers use a hybrid delivery system involving both pallet jacks and traditional ramp methods, allowing for an efficient, streamlined delivery process. This position requires handling products carefully to comply with food safety protocols, maintaining proper temperature controls, and ensuring products are delivered without damage or contamination.

Essential to the role are the responsibilities of loading and unloading products, managing customer returns and damaged goods, completing all required paperwork accurately, and maintaining excellent customer relationships through courteous and effective communication. The delivery drivers also play a key role in maintaining sanitary conditions within the warehouse, yard, tractor, and trailer.

SYGMA Kentucky values safety, adherence to DOT regulations, and company policies, as well as the ability to work independently while contributing positively to the team environment. Physical demands include lifting up to 50 pounds and pushing or pulling products weighing up to 350 pounds using hand carts. Drivers must be prepared to work in various weather conditions, including wet, hot, cold, and humid environments, and be flexible to meet customer demands that may require overtime, weekend work, or varying start times.

Applicants must possess a valid Class A Commercial Driver’s License (CDL) with at least one year of verifiable tractor-trailer food and/or beverage delivery experience. The ability to read, write, and communicate in English, including understanding traffic signs, completing reports, and conversing with customers, is mandatory. Successful candidates will demonstrate strong skills in safe driving practices, problem-solving, and customer service, alongside a commitment to maintaining safety and quality standards in every delivery.