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NON CDL Local Delivery Driver

Job Overview

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Compensation

Hourly
Exact $20.50
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Benefits

Health Insurance
Dental Insurance
Paid Time Off
Retirement Plan
Disability insurance
Employee Discounts
Training and development opportunities

Job Description

Sysco is a leading global distributor of food products, serving a diverse range of customers including restaurants, healthcare facilities, and educational institutions. As a well-established company in the foodservice industry, Sysco is committed to providing high-quality food products and exceptional service, ensuring its clients receive the best possible experience from order to delivery. With a vast network of distribution centers and transportation resources, Sysco plays a crucial role in the supply chain of food products, helping businesses efficiently maintain their inventories and meet customer demands.

The Delivery Driver role at Sysco is a crucial position responsible for the efficient and safe transportation of food products and supplies along assigned daily routes. Operating primarily in a cross-dock environment, drivers pick up loaded trucks from nightly deliveries and complete their routes by unloading products at multiple stops, adhering closely to designated delivery orders. This position requires strong physical stamina, the ability to handle frequent lifting and moving of products ranging from 1 to 75 pounds, and occasionally up to 100 pounds. Drivers must be capable of performing their duties in various weather conditions and handle company equipment safely while complying with Department of Transportation (DOT) regulations.

The ideal candidate will have experience with route delivery, preferably with a background in operating straight trucks, and may hold a valid Commercial Driver's License (CDL). Responsibilities extend beyond driving to include loading trucks, palletizing products, managing customer interactions with professionalism, and performing pre-trip and post-trip vehicle inspections. Drivers should have excellent communication skills, problem-solving abilities, and a strong customer service orientation to handle delivery discrepancies and customer complaints effectively.

Sysco offers an hourly pay rate of $20.50 for this role and emphasizes a safe and supportive work environment. This role supports the company's operational success by ensuring timely deliveries, accurate order fulfillment, and positive customer relations. The position also encourages teamwork and inter-departmental communication to maintain smooth routing, safety compliance, and product inventory control. Sysco values dedicated employees who demonstrate adaptability, trust-building, and effective management of their workload under minimal supervision.

This job is suited for individuals who take pride in their work ethic and enjoy the challenge of a physically active role that also demands attention to detail and responsibility. By becoming a delivery driver at Sysco, employees join an organization with a respected reputation in the foodservice sector and a commitment to employee development and safety. The role offers the opportunity to gain valuable experience in logistics, route management, and customer service within a large-scale distribution operation.

Job Requirements

  • High school diploma or GED
  • one-year route delivery experience or relevant driving background
  • valid Commercial Driver's License preferred but not mandatory
  • must be 21 years or older if holding a CDL
  • no drug or alcohol violations in the past 3 years if CDL holder
  • no open violations listed in the FMCSA Drug and Alcohol Clearinghouse for CDL holders
  • ability to operate vehicle safely in various weather and traffic conditions
  • ability to lift up to 75 pounds frequently and occasionally up to 100 pounds
  • ability to bend, twist, squat, push, and pull frequently
  • ability to work in confined spaces
  • ability to climb on and off the truck box
  • follow company safety rules and DOT regulations

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, understand highway traffic signs and signals, respond to official inquiries, and make entries on reports and records
  • knowledge of product and inventory control techniques and procedures
  • strong customer relations and problem resolution skills
  • ability to plan and organize work activities independently
  • proven ability to communicate articulately and perform simple arithmetic
  • adaptability and strong work ethic

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, including transporting product down ramps, stairs, or docks, in all weather conditions
  • 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 and communicate all errors or 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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