Job Overview
Employment Type
Full-time
Compensation
Type:
Hourly
Rate:
Exact $27.00
Work Schedule
Day Shifts
Benefits
Paid vacation
Holidays
Retirement benefits
Employee Discount Program
Healthcare benefits
Incentive earning potential
Discounts on Sysco stock
Job Description
US1225 FreshPoint Connecticut, LLC is a reputable company operating as part of Sysco Corporation, the global leader in foodservice distribution. Sysco boasts over 71,000 employees and a massive fleet of more than 13,000 vehicles, with around 333 distribution centers worldwide serving over 700,000 customer locations. FreshPoint Connecticut focuses on providing fresh, quality food products to its customers through efficient service and reliable distribution. The company is committed to excellence, both in the quality of its offerings and in its customer service approach. It values hard-working, dedicated individuals who aspire to grow professionally and contribute significantly to the organization's ongoing success.... Show More
Job Requirements
- High school diploma or GED
- one year route delivery experience or relevant truck driving experience
- valid commercial driver's license class B, class A preferred
- ability to communicate effectively in English
- capability to operate vehicle in various traffic and weather conditions
- ability to lift up to 80 pounds occasionally
- ability to climb on and off truck boxes
- willingness to work early morning shifts
- ability to work in confined spaces
- physical ability to frequently bend, squat, push, and pull
Job Qualifications
- High school diploma or GED
- 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 independent of direct supervision
- 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
- 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 (shorts)
- handles any customer complaints professionally
- handles company equipment properly, follow written driver safety rules, and performs a pre-trip inspection
- perform pre-trip and post-trip responsibilities in accordance with DOT regulations and Sysco 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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