CDL B Local Delivery Truck Driver

Waipahu, HI, USA|Onsite

Job Overview

Employment Type

Full-time

Compensation

Hourly

Exact $31.05

Work Schedule

Standard Hours

Weekend Shifts

Benefits

Health Insurance

Dental Insurance

Paid Time Off

Retirement Plan

employee discount

overtime pay

Holiday pay

Job Description

Sysco is a leading global foodservice distribution company dedicated to providing quality products and excellent service to a broad range of customers including restaurants, healthcare facilities, educational institutions, and more. With a commitment to innovation and customer satisfaction, Sysco operates through a network of distribution centers that efficiently deliver a vast variety of food and related products. The company has built a reputation for operational excellence and consistently meeting the diverse needs of its clients by ensuring timely delivery and superior product handling.

This specific role is a delivery driver position responsible for operating a tractor-trailer to deliver and unload products to Sysco customers. The role requires adherence to all Department of Transportation (DOT) regulations and Sysco safety procedures, demonstrating a strong focus on compliance and safe working practices. It involves working flexible hours including overtime, weekends, holidays, and early morning shifts to meet the demanding schedules of customers.

The delivery driver will handle the complete delivery process, which includes safely operating the vehicle within assigned time windows, unloading products by hand or with equipment like hand carts, and placing items in designated storage locations while navigating all types of terrains and weather conditions. The job requires physical strength and stamina as frequent lifting, pushing, and moving of products weighing between 1 to 100 pounds is common. The role also demands precision in verifying deliveries, obtaining customer signatures, handling payments, and managing discrepancies.

This is a critical customer-facing position where drivers are expected to provide superior customer service, communicate effectively with management and clients, and maintain the cleanliness and operational readiness of their equipment. Additional responsibilities include performing vehicle inspections, maintaining proper DOT logs and paperwork, and adhering strictly to SyscoSafe preferred work methods. This position offers a dynamic and challenging work environment for individuals who are self-motivated, detail-oriented, and committed to safety and customer satisfaction.

Job Requirements

Must be 21+ years of age
Valid Class B Commercial Driver's license with a driving record that meets company insurability standards
1-year commercial driving experience
Completion of Sysco's Entry-Level Driver Training Program within first 12 weeks of employment (for internal associates or if market conditions warrant) in place of 1 year CMV experience
Pass employment testing
Ability to read and speak English sufficiently to converse with the general public, understand highway signs, respond to inquiries, and make report entries
Ability to operate vehicle in various traffic and weather conditions
Meet or exceed minimum productivity levels established by the company
Meet or exceed established cases per error goals

Job Qualifications

High school diploma or general education degree (GED)
2 years local food or beverage delivery experience
Pallet breakdown and hand cart delivery experience
Demonstrate strong customer relations and problem resolution skills
Effective planning and organization of work activities independently
Good working knowledge of product and inventory control techniques
Maintain ongoing inter-department communications related to routing, safety and customer relations
Able to read, write and communicate in English related to job and safety regulations
Basic math skills (add, subtract, multiply, divide)

Job Duties

Deliver product within assigned route schedule and time windows
Immediately inform the management team of any deviations
Unload product from trailer by hand or using a hand cart and place in designated customer storage areas
Frequently lift, push, or move product weighing 1-75 pounds up to 100 pounds
Constantly bend and twist while loading and unloading products
Verify delivery of items with customer and obtain proper signatures
Contact management for authorization when discrepancies on invoice and communicate all errors or returns
Collect money when required
Pickup, load and unload damaged goods and customer returns and complete necessary paperwork
Perform pre-trip and post-trip responsibilities following DOT regulations and Sysco policies
Perform coupling procedures for the tractor-trailer as needed
Complete DOT logs, company vehicle maintenance reports, and reconcile with appropriate company representative
Follow SyscoSafe preferred work methods and report unsafe conditions
Maintain sanitary conditions in tractor, trailer, warehouse and yard
Maintain and safely operate assigned equipment including hand carts, pallets, load bars and personal protective equipment
Attend all required company meetings
Other duties as assigned