Job Overview
Employment Type
Full-time
Compensation
Type:
Hourly
Rate:
Exact $27.00
Work Schedule
Day Shifts
Benefits
home in time for dinner with 10-hour routes
early morning starts (2AM-5AM)
Incentive earning potential
Paid vacation
Paid holidays
Retirement benefits
Employee Discount Program
Discounts on Sysco stock (SYY)
Comprehensive healthcare benefits
Job Description
US1225 FreshPoint Connecticut, LLC is a subsidiary of Sysco Corporation, a global leader in foodservice distribution. Established to serve the vital needs of the foodservice industry, FreshPoint Connecticut operates with a focus on delivering fresh, high-quality produce and food products to a wide variety of customers. As part of Sysco’s extensive network, which includes over 71,000 colleagues and approximately 333 distribution centers worldwide, FreshPoint Connecticut benefits from extensive resources, industry expertise, and a strong commitment to customer satisfaction. The company proudly serves numerous customer locations, ensuring that fresh and reliable food products are delivered efficiently and professionally. Situated in Avon,... Show More
Job Requirements
- High school diploma or GED or equivalent
- one year route delivery experience or applicable background driving a straight truck
- valid Commercial Driver's License - Class B (Class A preferred)
- ability to read and speak English sufficiently to converse with the general public, understand highway traffic signs and signals, respond to official inquiries, and make entries on reports and records
- operate vehicle in a variety of traffic and weather conditions
- meet or exceed minimum productivity levels established by the company
- meet or exceed established cases per error goals
- demonstrate strong customer relations and problem resolution skills
- effectively plan and organize work activities independently
- develop a good working knowledge of product and inventory control techniques and procedures
- maintain ongoing inter-department communications related to routing, safety, and customer relations
- proven ability to communicate articulately and perform simple arithmetic
- building customer loyalty
- managing work
- adaptability
- building trust
- follow-up
- communication
Job Qualifications
- High school diploma or GED or equivalent
- one year route delivery experience or applicable background driving a straight truck
- valid Commercial Driver's License - Class B (Class A preferred)
- ability to read and speak English sufficiently to converse with the general public, understand highway traffic signs and signals, respond to official inquiries, and make entries on reports and records
- operate vehicle in a variety of traffic and weather conditions
- meet or exceed minimum productivity levels established by the company
- meet or exceed established cases per error goals
- demonstrate strong customer relations and problem resolution skills
- effectively plan and organize work activities independently
- develop a good working knowledge of product and inventory control techniques and procedures
- maintain ongoing inter-department communications related to routing, safety, and customer relations
- proven ability to communicate articulately and perform simple arithmetic
- building customer loyalty
- managing work
- adaptability
- building trust
- follow-up
- communication
Job Duties
- Provide technical, customer relations, and personnel management for major programs and projects
- runs routes efficiently, meeting or exceeding designated route times
- unload product from trailer, by hand or using a hand cart, and place in designated customer storage areas
- frequently lift, push, or move product that weighs 1-75 pounds, up to 100 pounds
- frequently reach up to 72 inches to stack and unstack pallets and hand cart
- constantly bend and twist while loading and unloading product, and retrieving items from trailer
- verify delivery of items with customer and obtain proper signatures
- contact management for authorization when discrepancies on invoice and communicate all errors/returns
- calls in when a customer does not receive their entire order
- handle any customer complaints professionally
- handle company equipment properly, follow written driver safety rules, and perform a pre-trip inspection
- perform pre-trip and post-trip responsibilities in accordance with Department of Transportation regulations and company policies and procedures
- organize a truck and make the deliveries efficiently
- check whether a truck is operating well enough to perform the route
Job Qualifications
Experience
Mid Level (3-7 years)
Job Location
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