Job Overview
Employment Type
Full-time
Compensation
Hourly
Exact $20.50
Benefits
Health Insurance
Dental Insurance
Paid Time Off
Retirement Plan
Disability insurance
Employee Discounts
Life insurance
Job Description
Sysco is a leading global distributor of food and non-food products to the foodservice and hospitality industries. Known for its commitment to quality and customer service, Sysco serves clients ranging from restaurants and healthcare facilities to educational institutions and lodging establishments. With a strong emphasis on logistic efficiency and sustainability, Sysco operates a comprehensive transportation and distribution network that ensures timely delivery of fresh, frozen, and ambient products. Employing a large workforce, Sysco values safety, professionalism, and integrity in every aspect of its operations, making it one of the most reputable companies in the food distribution sector.
The position available is for a Route Delivery Driver, offering a pay rate of $20.50 per hour. This full-time role involves executing daily delivery routes with frequent stops, managing the loading and unloading of packages onto hand trucks, and organizing deliveries as directed by the Transportation Department Manager. Operating within a cross-dock model, the driver will pick up loaded trucks from nightly delivery docks, complete the delivery route efficiently, and return the empty truck to the designated parking area. The role may occasionally require assistance with loading vehicles, palletizing products, and performing additional tasks assigned by supervisors or managers. Given the physical demands of the job, including frequent lifting of heavy products and maneuvering through various weather conditions, the ideal candidate must maintain high standards of safety and customer service.
Responsibilities include ensuring route deliveries meet or exceed established timeframes, verifying orders with customers, handling discrepancies professionally, and adhering to Department of Transportation regulations for pre-trip and post-trip inspections. The role demands excellent interpersonal skills, problem-solving abilities, and adherence to company policies. Drivers must be prepared to interact with customers directly, manage route logistics independently, and maintain clear communication with management about any issues encountered during deliveries. This position is critical to maintaining Sysco's reputation for reliable and timely delivery service in an industry where customer satisfaction and operational efficiency are paramount.
The position available is for a Route Delivery Driver, offering a pay rate of $20.50 per hour. This full-time role involves executing daily delivery routes with frequent stops, managing the loading and unloading of packages onto hand trucks, and organizing deliveries as directed by the Transportation Department Manager. Operating within a cross-dock model, the driver will pick up loaded trucks from nightly delivery docks, complete the delivery route efficiently, and return the empty truck to the designated parking area. The role may occasionally require assistance with loading vehicles, palletizing products, and performing additional tasks assigned by supervisors or managers. Given the physical demands of the job, including frequent lifting of heavy products and maneuvering through various weather conditions, the ideal candidate must maintain high standards of safety and customer service.
Responsibilities include ensuring route deliveries meet or exceed established timeframes, verifying orders with customers, handling discrepancies professionally, and adhering to Department of Transportation regulations for pre-trip and post-trip inspections. The role demands excellent interpersonal skills, problem-solving abilities, and adherence to company policies. Drivers must be prepared to interact with customers directly, manage route logistics independently, and maintain clear communication with management about any issues encountered during deliveries. This position is critical to maintaining Sysco's reputation for reliable and timely delivery service in an industry where customer satisfaction and operational efficiency are paramount.
Job Requirements
- High school diploma or GED
- One-year route delivery experience
- Ability to lift frequently up to 50 pounds and occasionally up to 80 pounds
- Must be able to climb on and off the box of the truck
- Ability to work in confined spaces
- Ability to frequently bend, squat, push, and pull
- Valid commercial driver’s license preferred
- Ability to read and speak English
- Must comply with DOT regulations, including drug and alcohol testing if holding CDL
Job Qualifications
- High school diploma or GED
- One-year route delivery experience or applicable background driving a straight truck
- Valid commercial driver’s license preferred
- Ability to read and speak English sufficiently to converse with the general public and understand highway traffic signs
- Strong customer relations and problem resolution skills
- Ability to operate a vehicle in various traffic and weather conditions
- Capacity to meet or exceed productivity and error goals
- Effective independent work planning and organizational skills
- Knowledge of product and inventory control techniques and procedures
- Good communication skills and simple arithmetic ability
- Demonstrated adaptability, trust building, follow-up, and communication skills
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 are on invoices
- Communicate all errors/returns
- Call in when a customer does not receive their entire order (shorts)
- 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 (DOT) regulations and Sysco policies and procedures
Job Criteria
Experience
No experience required
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