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CDL A Local Delivery Truck Driver

Job Overview

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Employment Type

Full-time
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Work Schedule

Flexible
Day Shifts
Weekend Shifts
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Benefits

excellent pay
Productivity incentives
Paid vacation
Paid holidays
Relocation assistance
Job skills training
Leadership development
Career growth opportunities
Comprehensive Healthcare
Retirement benefits
Employee Discounts
Service recognition
Employee rewards
Stock discounts
referral programs
safety programs
Tuition Reimbursement
uniforms

Job Description

Sysco Corporation is a global leader in the distribution of food products, serving a broad range of customers including restaurants, healthcare and educational facilities, lodging establishments, and other foodservice and hospitality industries. With its commitment to quality, innovation, and customer service, Sysco has built a strong reputation over many years as a reliable partner for businesses that require timely and consistent food and related product deliveries. The company operates a vast network of supply chain and logistics to ensure the freshness and availability of an extensive variety of items such as meats, produce, frozen foods, groceries, dry goods, and other supplies vital for customer operations.

Sysco offers immediate job opportunities for dependable local CDL A Delivery Truck Drivers who will be responsible for safely and efficiently operating tractor-trailers to deliver these products to customer locations along assigned route schedules. The role of a CDL A Delivery Truck Driver at Sysco is critical in building and maintaining strong customer relationships. Drivers are expected to bring a positive, friendly attitude to each delivery interaction, making themselves familiar with customer operations and their expectations to provide excellent service. Employment with Sysco as a truck driver is a full-time opportunity, typically allowing drivers to be home nightly with daily routes. The position involves not only driving but also the physical handling of freight, requiring drivers to manually unload and deliver products that may weigh between 40 to 60 pounds on average, and sometimes as much as 100 pounds repeatedly. This physical aspect demands stamina and responsibility to ensure the safety of both the driver and the products being transported.

Drivers will be required to work overtime, weekends, and holidays as business needs dictate, reflecting the dynamic nature of the foodservice industry. Sysco emphasizes career growth and development through ongoing job skills and leadership training programs with a culture that promotes from within, offering drivers a path for advancement within the company. The overall compensation package includes competitive pay with productivity incentives, paid vacation and holidays, and comprehensive healthcare benefits. Additionally, new hires are eligible for benefits starting the first day of the month following or coinciding with 31 days from hire. Extra perks such as relocation assistance, employee discount programs, referral programs, tuition reimbursement, safety programs, uniforms, service recognition, and opportunities to purchase Sysco stock further enhance the employee experience at Sysco.

Choosing to work as a CDL A Delivery Truck Driver at Sysco means becoming part of a company that values hard work, dedication, and customer service excellence. The role requires not only a clean and valid Class A Commercial Driver License but also the ability to read, speak and understand English sufficiently to interact with the public and complete necessary reports and records. The driver’s professionalism, reliability, and attention to safety are integral to Sysco’s continued success and leadership in the market. Overall, this position offers an exciting and rewarding opportunity to join a company passionate about food and service excellence and to build a fulfilling career in the transportation and logistics sector.

Job Requirements

  • be at least 21 years of age
  • possess a valid Class A CDL license
  • pass pre-employment background check and drug screen
  • ability to read, speak, and understand English
  • ability to lift, push, and move freight weighing 40-60 pounds on average and up to 100 pounds repeatedly
  • flexible to work overtime, weekends, and holidays as needed
  • dependable and safety-conscious
  • capable of building positive customer relationships

Job Qualifications

  • valid Class A Commercial Driver License
  • clean driving record
  • ability to read, speak, and understand English sufficiently for communication and recordkeeping
  • minimum age of 21 years
  • customer delivery experience preferred
  • hand cart/hand truck experience preferred
  • food and beverage industry experience preferred
  • consistent work history preferred

Job Duties

  • safely operate a tractor-trailer on assigned delivery routes
  • manually unload and deliver various food products including meats, produce, frozen foods, groceries, dry goods, and supplies
  • build and maintain positive relationships with customers by understanding their needs and expectations
  • follow all safety protocols and company policies during deliveries
  • complete necessary delivery paperwork and reports accurately
  • handle freight that may weigh between 40 to 100 pounds repetitively
  • work overtime, weekends, and holidays as required to meet business needs

Job Criteria

Experience

Entry Level (1-2 years)


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