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CDL A Local Delivery Truck Driver

Job Overview

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Compensation

Hourly
Exact $31.50
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Benefits

excellent pay
Productivity incentives
Paid vacation
Paid holidays
ongoing job skills training
Leadership development training
Career growth opportunities
Comprehensive healthcare benefits
generous retirement benefits
Employee Discount Programs
Service recognition
Employee rewards
Stock discounts
referral programs
safety programs
Tuition Reimbursement
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Job Description

Sysco Corporation stands as a leading global distributor of food and related products, serving the foodservice industry. With decades of experience, Sysco operates a vast network of distribution facilities and a fleet of vehicles that deliver a wide variety of goods, including fresh meats, produce, frozen foods, dry goods, and supplies to restaurants, healthcare and educational facilities, hospitality businesses, and other customers. The company is committed to excellence in customer service, food safety, and quality, making Sysco a trusted partner in the industry. Their extensive reach and robust logistics network allow them to provide dependable and timely deliveries, ensuring their clients can operate efficiently and meet their customer demands.

Sysco is currently seeking a dependable local CDL A Delivery Truck Driver to join their team. This role involves safely and efficiently operating a tractor-trailer to deliver various products on assigned local routes. The position offers an hourly pay rate of 31.50 along with excellent benefits, reflecting Sysco's commitment to rewarding its employees with competitive compensation and comprehensive perks. Drivers will build strong relationships with customers through positive and friendly interactions, becoming familiar with customer operations to meet their needs effectively. This position emphasizes safety, reliability, and excellent customer service in a dynamic and fast-paced working environment.

The CDL A Delivery Truck Driver will be responsible for manually unloading and delivering products such as meats, produce, frozen foods, groceries, dry goods, and other supplies. A strong emphasis is placed on the ability to handle freight, which may involve lifting, pushing, or moving products weighing an average of 40-60 pounds and sometimes as much as 100 pounds repeatedly. Drivers will utilize their knowledge of routes and traffic regulations to make timely deliveries while adhering to company and industry safety standards. Flexibility is key in this role, as overtime, weekends, and holidays may be required depending on business needs.

The role not only requires technical driving skills but also demands excellent communication abilities to engage effectively with customers, understand their requirements, and provide outstanding service. Commercial Vehicle Drivers must possess the capability to read and speak English adequately to converse with the public, recognize traffic signs, respond to official inquiries, and complete reports or records accurately. Sysco values employees who show a consistent work ethic and a commitment to continuous improvement and personal growth. The company supports its workforce with ongoing job skills and leadership development training, career growth prospects, and a supportive work environment.

Working at Sysco means being part of a company that prides itself on promoting from within and providing numerous employee benefits, including comprehensive healthcare, paid vacation and holidays, retirement benefits, and employee discount programs. New hires become eligible for benefits starting the first day of the month following or coinciding with 31 days from the hire date. Drivers typically have daily routes and are generally home every night, contributing to a balanced work-life dynamic.

This opportunity offers talented CDL A Delivery Truck Drivers a stable career with a company recognized as an industry leader. Sysco invites motivated individuals ready to drive success and contribute to their team to apply. This position promises a fulfilling work experience with competitive pay, excellent benefits, and the chance to grow within a company dedicated to innovation and customer satisfaction.

Job Requirements

  • Must submit to a pre-employment background check and drug screen
  • Ability to handle physical freight duties involving lifting up to 100 pounds
  • Flexibility to work overtime, weekends, and holidays
  • Must possess a valid Class A Commercial Driver License
  • Must be at least 21 years old
  • Ability to communicate effectively in English
  • Maintain a clean driving record

Job Qualifications

  • Minimum 21 years of age
  • Valid Class A Commercial Driver License with a clean driving record
  • Ability to read and speak English sufficiently to converse with the public and understand traffic signs
  • One year customer delivery experience preferred
  • Six months hand cart or hand truck experience preferred
  • Six months food and beverage experience preferred
  • Two years consistent work history preferred

Job Duties

  • Safely operate a tractor-trailer to deliver various products on assigned local routes
  • Manually unload and deliver meats, produce, frozen foods, groceries, dry goods, and supplies to customer locations
  • Build and maintain positive relationships with customers through friendly interactions
  • Read and comprehend highway traffic signs and signals
  • Complete reports and maintain accurate delivery records
  • Lift, push, or move freight weighing up to 100 pounds as needed
  • Work overtime, weekends, and holidays as required by business needs

Job Criteria

Experience

No experience required


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