CDL Local Delivery Truck Driver

CDL Local Delivery Truck Driver

Job Summary of CDL Local Delivery Truck Driver:

All drivers run daily routes with frequent stops and are required to load packages onto hand trucks and unload product at each stop on the assigned route in the order they are designated by the Transportation Department Manager. The candidate will operate successfully in a cross-dock model picking up a loaded truck from a nightly delivery at the assigned loading dock and returning the empty truck back to the assigned lot at the end of the route. May be required to assist occasionally with loading trucks, palletizing product, and performing other duties as assigned by Supervisor or Manager.

Job Duties and Responsibilities of CDL Local Delivery Truck Driver:

• Provide technical, customer relations, and personnel management for major programs and projects.
• Run 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. May include 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” 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 Sysco 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.

Qualifications and Experience of CDL Local Delivery Truck Driver:

• High School or GED or equivalent.
• One-year route delivery experience or applicable background driving a straight truck.
• Valid Commercial Driver’s License – Class B (Class A preferred).
• Must be able to read and understand English.

Benefits of CDL Local Delivery Truck Driver:

• Medical, Dental, and Vision coverage.
• Paid time off, including holidays and vacation days.
• Retirement plan options.
• Employee discounts and wellness programs.

Salary:

Expected First Year $58,000 - $62,000 + Paid Benefits.

About Sysco:

Sysco is the global leader in foodservice distribution, operating approximately 333 distribution facilities worldwide and serving over 700,000 customer locations. With a commitment to excellence and innovation, Sysco offers a dynamic work environment where employees can grow personally and professionally. Join us and be part of a team that is shaping the future of the food and service industry.