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CDL A Local Delivery Truck Driver

Job Overview

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Compensation

Hourly
Range $20.75 - $30.25
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Benefits

excellent pay
Productivity incentives
Paid vacation
Paid holidays
Healthcare benefits
Retirement benefits
Employee Discounts
referral programs
safety programs
Tuition Reimbursement
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Job Description

Sysco Kansas City, Inc., part of the global foodservice leader Sysco Corporation, is a premier distribution company dedicated to providing high-quality food products and exceptional service to its vast network of customers. Established as a vital link in the food supply chain, Sysco Kansas City operates with a commitment to excellence, ensuring that restaurants, healthcare and educational facilities, and other foodservice operations receive the products they need to succeed. With a fleet of over 13,000 vehicles and approximately 333 distribution facilities worldwide, Sysco Corporation serves more than 700,000 customer locations, maintaining its position as the industry’s foremost distributor. At Sysco Kansas City, the emphasis is on fostering growth, delivering top-tier customer satisfaction, and supporting community and employee development through an inclusive workplace culture that values diversity and equal opportunity.

The role of a CDL A Delivery Truck Driver at Sysco Kansas City is one of crucial importance and high responsibility. This position requires a dependable and skilled individual to operate tractor-trailers safely and efficiently while handling the delivery and manual unloading of diverse products, including meats, produce, frozen foods, groceries, dry goods, and various supplies. The delivery driver is instrumental in building and maintaining strong customer relationships by demonstrating a positive and friendly attitude, understanding customer operations, and meeting their unique needs and expectations. The job is focused on local routes with no overnight travel requirements, ensuring that drivers return home nightly. The work environment at Sysco promotes safety, professionalism, and continuous development, with opportunities for career growth and advancement within the company.

This is a full-time position requiring candidates to be at least 21 years old, possess a valid Class A Commercial Driver License (CDL), and meet the company’s stringent insurability standards. Job applicants must be able to understand and communicate in English sufficiently for safe driving and reporting purposes. The physical demands of the role include the ability to manually lift, push, or move products weighing between 40 and 60 pounds regularly, with occasional loads reaching up to 100 pounds. Flexibility is also important, as overtime, weekend, and holiday work may be necessary to meet business needs.

Sysco offers an attractive compensation package including excellent pay with productivity incentives, paid vacation and holidays, and comprehensive healthcare benefits. New hires become eligible for benefits by the first day of the month after 31 days of employment. Employees benefit from ongoing job skills and leadership training and enjoy career growth opportunities with a company committed to promoting from within. Additional perks include employee discount programs, retirement benefits, referral bonuses, safety programs, tuition reimbursement, and uniform provisions.

Joining Sysco Kansas City as a CDL A Delivery Truck Driver means becoming part of a company passionate about foodservice and committed to excellence in delivery and customer satisfaction. Sysco recognizes the vital role its delivery drivers play and supports their success with structured training, competitive pay, and a strong safety culture. If you are a motivated individual ready to contribute to a leader in the foodservice distribution industry, this opportunity invites you to drive success with Sysco.

Job Requirements

  • 21 plus years of age
  • pass employment testing
  • valid Class A Commercial Driver License with insurable driving record
  • ability to read and speak English sufficiently for public interaction and reporting
  • physical ability to lift, push, or move products weighing 40-60 pounds regularly and up to 100 pounds occasionally
  • flexibility to work overtime, weekends, and holidays as needed

Job Qualifications

  • valid Class A Commercial Driver License (CDL)
  • minimum 21 years of age
  • ability to read and speak English for communication and compliance
  • pass employment testing
  • 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 local routes
  • manually unload and deliver various products including meats, produce, frozen foods, groceries, dry goods, and supplies
  • build and maintain positive relationships with customers through friendly and professional interaction
  • adhere to all safety regulations and company policies during delivery and driving
  • complete delivery documentation accurately and timely
  • assist with loading and securing of products when necessary
  • maintain cleanliness and basic maintenance of the delivery vehicle

Job Criteria

Experience

No experience required


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