
Job Overview
Employment Type
Full-time
Compensation
Hourly
Range $37.00 - $40.00
Work Schedule
Flexible
Weekend Shifts
Benefits
industry leading pay
Health Insurance
paid uniforms
Boot allowance
Paid vacation
Paid holidays
ongoing training
Career growth opportunities
Comprehensive healthcare benefits
Retirement benefits
Employee Discount Programs
Service recognition
Employee rewards
Stock purchase discounts
referral programs
safety programs
Tuition Reimbursement
Job Description
Sysco Corporation is a leading global foodservice distribution company that supplies a wide array of food products, equipment, and related services to restaurants, healthcare and educational facilities, hospitality businesses, and other foodservice customers. The company prides itself on being at the heart of food and service, delivering quality products and solutions that help customers succeed every day. Sysco operates with a commitment to excellence, innovation, and sustainability, ensuring that its associates experience continuous growth and contribute meaningfully to the organization’s ongoing success. As an industry leader, Sysco offers competitive salaries, comprehensive benefits, and opportunities for career advancement across its diverse operations.
Currently, Sysco is actively seeking reliable and dedicated local CDL-A Delivery Drivers in Des Plaines, Illinois, to join its dynamic team. This full-time position features industry-leading pay starting at $37.00 per hour with overtime and incentives, with earning potential exceeding $40.00 per hour at full scale. Drivers will benefit from the company’s generous health and welfare benefits, all paid 100% by Sysco, alongside paid uniforms, boot allowances, paid vacation and holidays, and ongoing professional development resources.
As a Local CDL-A Delivery Driver, your primary responsibility will be to operate a tractor-trailer safely and efficiently while delivering a broad range of products including meats, produce, frozen foods, groceries, dry goods, and supplies directly to customer locations on assigned routes. This role demands excellent driving skills, punctuality, and a customer-focused approach where drivers build lasting relationships with clients by delivering professional, friendly service. Being home daily on local routes ensures work-life balance, and the role supports your career growth through internal promotions and leadership development opportunities.
The position also requires physical capability for touch freight handling, with products potentially weighing between 40 and 100 pounds. Candidates must demonstrate flexibility to accommodate overtime, weekends, and holiday shifts as business needs require. With Sysco’s strong emphasis on safety, compliance, and service excellence, successful candidates will find a rewarding and stable career path in a supportive corporate culture that values diversity and inclusion. If you are a motivated CDL-A driver seeking a meaningful career with excellent compensation and comprehensive benefits, Sysco is the ideal employer to advance your professional journey.
Currently, Sysco is actively seeking reliable and dedicated local CDL-A Delivery Drivers in Des Plaines, Illinois, to join its dynamic team. This full-time position features industry-leading pay starting at $37.00 per hour with overtime and incentives, with earning potential exceeding $40.00 per hour at full scale. Drivers will benefit from the company’s generous health and welfare benefits, all paid 100% by Sysco, alongside paid uniforms, boot allowances, paid vacation and holidays, and ongoing professional development resources.
As a Local CDL-A Delivery Driver, your primary responsibility will be to operate a tractor-trailer safely and efficiently while delivering a broad range of products including meats, produce, frozen foods, groceries, dry goods, and supplies directly to customer locations on assigned routes. This role demands excellent driving skills, punctuality, and a customer-focused approach where drivers build lasting relationships with clients by delivering professional, friendly service. Being home daily on local routes ensures work-life balance, and the role supports your career growth through internal promotions and leadership development opportunities.
The position also requires physical capability for touch freight handling, with products potentially weighing between 40 and 100 pounds. Candidates must demonstrate flexibility to accommodate overtime, weekends, and holiday shifts as business needs require. With Sysco’s strong emphasis on safety, compliance, and service excellence, successful candidates will find a rewarding and stable career path in a supportive corporate culture that values diversity and inclusion. If you are a motivated CDL-A driver seeking a meaningful career with excellent compensation and comprehensive benefits, Sysco is the ideal employer to advance your professional journey.
Job Requirements
- 21 plus years of age
- valid Class A commercial driver license
- clean driving record
- minimum 1 year driving experience
- minimum 6 months route delivery experience
- pass pre-employment background check and drug screen
- ability to read, write, and communicate in English
- physically able to handle touch freight weighing up to 100 pounds repeatedly
- flexible to work overtime, weekends, and holidays as needed
Job Qualifications
- valid Class A commercial driver license with a clean driving record
- at least 1 year of driving experience
- at least 6 months of route delivery experience
- ability to read, write, and communicate in English
- customer delivery experience preferred
- experience with hand carts or hand trucks preferred
- food and beverage delivery experience preferred
- consistent work history for at least 2 years
Job Duties
- safely operate a tractor-trailer to deliver products to customer locations
- manually unload and deliver various food and supply products
- maintain positive and professional relationships with customers
- follow assigned route schedules and manage delivery times
- comply with all safety regulations and company policies
- perform touch freight handling including lifting, pushing, and moving products
- participate in ongoing job skills and leadership development training
Job Criteria
Experience
Mid Level (3-7 years)
Job Location
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