Local CDLA Delivery Driver - SYGMA/Cleveland

Company: US3086 Sygma Columbus (The Sygma Network, Inc) Sales Territory: None Zip Code: 44144 Travel Percentage: 0 Compensation Range: $10.00 - $48.00 The compensation range provided is in compliance with state specific laws. Factors that may be used to determine your actual rate of pay include your specific skills, years of experience and other factors. You may be eligible to participate in the Company's Incentive Plan. BENEFITS INFORMATION: For information on Sysco's Benefits, please visit POSITION SUMMARY: To serve our customers by safely and efficiently transporting product from the warehouse by driving a tractor trailer to various customers and properly delivering and unloading product according to customer invoices and company standards. Are you looking for a place to call home? Stability? A Career? Come join the SYGMA Cleveland Team and get paid what you're worth. Our Delivery Drivers average $95,000 - $110,000 per year. At SYGMA we value our people and take pride in offering our customers the best service in the industry. We place an emphasis on teamwork and are known for developing our top internal talent. Offering Paid Training and Top Earning potential. Our Formula to Success is simple the more you drive; the more you earn! 10 Paid Holidays! Paid Weekly. Well Maintained Equipment – all automatics. Medical, Dental and Vision Insurance 401k and Sysco Stock Purchase Plan Evening Dispatch, Sunday – Friday ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS/RESPONSIBILITIES: Safely transports product from the warehouse to the customer location and ensures product is delivered on a timely basis, according to assigned route. Unloads product from trailer, by hand or using hand cart down ramps, stairs, or docks, in all weather conditions and places in designated customer storage areas according to customer specifications and company standards (e.g. handling product according to preferred work methods, scanning product as it is delivered into the store). Picks up, loads and unloads damaged goods and customer returns, and transports products back to SYGMA warehouse. Ensures all paperwork is completed according to established company and governmental guidelines (e.g. DOT electronic or manual logs, inspections, company vehicle maintenance reports and pre and post-trip reports are completed accurately and submitted on a timely basis, ensures all invoices are accurate and turned in daily and all damages and shortages are reported promptly). Ensures all food safety protocols are met according to established guidelines (e.g. proper temperatures are maintained in the delivery vehicle, product is inspected for visible damages prior to delivery, product is delivered and stored to prevent cross contamination) and maintains sanitary conditions in tractor and trailer; assists with maintaining sanitary conditions in the warehouse and yard. Follows preferred work methods at all times, and immediately advises management team of any unsafe conditions. Maintains and safely operates all assigned equipment, including but not limited to hand cart, pallets, load bars, SLS unit, and personal protective equipment. Develops and establishes good relationships with customers by providing excellent and courteous service with clear communication. Communicates with management team regarding any deviations to route, trailer or loading issues and/or customer or product issues. Safely transports product picked up via backhauls and line hauls and ensures picked up product is correct and is delivered on a timely basis, according to established company standards. Works assigned schedule and works outside usual work schedule as needed to meet customer needs; exhibits regular and predictable attendance. Other duties as assigned by Management. REQUIRED MINIMUM EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE High school diploma/GED/equivalent degree, plus 1 year of tractor trailer driving experience preferred. Completion of a tractor trailer driving school will be accepted instead of, or in addition to a high school diploma. Commercial Vehicle Drivers must have the ability to read and speak the English language sufficiently to converse with the general public, to understand highway traffic signs and signals in the English language, to respond to official inquiries, and to make entries on reports and records. CERTIFICATIONS AND/OR TECHNICAL REQUIREMENTS: Valid Class A Commercial Driver's License. Must be insurable to operate a vehicle as a condition of initial and continued employment. KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES: Knowledge of: DOT regulations; Hazmat guidelines; Safe lifting and delivery practices. Skill in: driving over long distances, over a variety of terrains and in varying weather conditions, communicating with customers; solving problems; delivering product. Ability to: drive a tractor-trailer unit both in the day and at night in a variety of traffic and weather conditions and remain alert and aware of surroundings; meet or exceed minimum productivity levels established by the Company; handle