CDL B Local Delivery Truck Driver

US1072 Buckhead Meat Company Sales Territory: 30337 Travel Percentage: The pay range provided is not indicative of Sysco’s actual pay range but is merely algorithmic and provided for generalized comparison. Factors that may be used to determine rate of pay include specific skills, work location, work experience and other individualized factors 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. Provide technical, customer relations, and personnel management for major programs and projects. 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. constantly bend and twist while loading and unloading product, and retrieving items from trailer. Verify delivery of items with customer and obtain proper signatures. Calls in when a customer does not receive their entire order (shorts) Handles any customer complaints professionally Handles company equipment properly, follow written driver safety rules, and performs a pre-trip inspection. Perform pre-trip and post-trip responsibilities in accordance with Department of Transportation (DOT) regulations and Sysco policies and procedures One-year route delivery experience or applicable background driving a straight truck Valid Commercial Driver’s License – Class B (Class A preferred) 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. Demonstrate strong customer relations and problem resolution skills. Effectively plan and organize work activities independent of direct supervision. Develop a good working knowledge of product and inventory control techniques and procedures. Maintain ongoing inter-department communications related to routing, safety, and customer relations. Building Customer Loyalty Building Trust during the shift, infrequent lifting to 80 lbs. Must be able to climb on and off the box of the truck Sysco is the global leader in foodservice distribution. With over 71,000 colleagues and a fleet of over 13,000 vehicles, Sysco operates approximately 333 distribution facilities worldwide and serves more than 700,000 customer locations. Come grow with us and let us show you why Sysco is at the heart of food and service. We are proud to be an Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action employer, and consider qualified applicants without regard to race, color, creed, religion, ancestry, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, disability, veteran status or any other protected factor under federal, state or local law.