Driver - SYGMA - Columbus, OH Hiring Event

BENEFITS INFORMATION

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 Most routes out no more than 24 hours Our Delivery Drivers run 2-4 routes per week and average $95,000 - $110,000 per year with first‑year drivers earning up to $95,000 . Top earners can reach up to $130,000 .

JOB SUMMARY

Serve customers by safely and efficiently transporting product from the warehouse by driving a tractor trailer to various customers, properly delivering and unloading product according to customer invoices and company standards.

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 it in designated customer storage areas according to customer specifications and company standards. Scans product as it is delivered into the store. Pick up, load, and unload damaged goods and customer returns, and transports products back to SYGMA warehouse. Ensures all paperwork is completed according to established company and governmental guidelines, including DOT electronic or manual logs, inspections, company vehicle maintenance reports, pre‑ and post‑trip reports, invoices, damages, and shortages. Ensures all food safety protocols are met according to established guidelines. Maintains sanitary conditions in tractor and trailer and assists with sanitary conditions in the warehouse and yard. Follows preferred work methods at all times and immediately advises management of any unsafe conditions. Maintains and safely operates all assigned equipment, including hand cart, pallets, load bars, SLS unit, and personal protective equipment. Develops and establishes good relationships with customers by providing excellent and courteous service and clear communication. Communicates with management 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 delivered on time. Works assigned schedule and works outside usual hours as needed to meet customer needs; exhibits regular and predictable attendance. Performs other duties as assigned by Management.

REQUIRED MINIMUM EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE

High school diploma, GED, or 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 be able to read and speak English sufficiently to converse with the general public, understand highway traffic signs and signals in English, respond to official inquiries, and 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 various terrains and in varying weather conditions; communicating with customers; solving problems; delivering product. Ability to: drive a tractor‑trailer unit day and night in a variety of traffic and weather conditions; remain alert and aware of surroundings; meet or exceed minimum productivity levels; handle hazardous materials and food and restaurant items that are frozen, dry, and refrigerated; operate a 3‑axle tractor, 45’–48’ trailer, straight truck, on‑board computer, keypad, and a 2‑wheel hand cart; read, write and communicate in English; perform basic math functions; effectively plan and organize work activities independently of direct supervision; solve problems.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an associate to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Regularly required to sit, talk and hear. Frequently required to lift, push, or move product that weighs up to 50 pounds by hand and push/pull up to 350 pounds of product with a 2‑wheeled hand cart down a ramp and into the customer’s storage areas; climb in and out of a tractor and trailer; reach to stack and unstack pallets and hand cart; bend and twist while loading and unloading product, and retrieve items from trailer. Specific vision abilities required include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and ability to adjust focus.

WORK ENVIRONMENT

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an associate encounters while performing the essential functions of the job. Occasionally exposed to wet, hot, extreme cold and/or humid conditions; moving mechanical parts; required to work in confined spaces; usually works an overnight schedule, including weekends, holidays, overtime, and on‑call duties. Working various start times is required to successfully meet customers’ needs. Occasionally exposed to high, precarious places; fumes or airborne particles. Noise level usually moderate. The above statements are intended to describe the general nature of the environment and level of work being performed by this job. This job description in no way states or implies that the duties and responsibilities listed are the only tasks to be performed by the associate in this job. The associate will be required to follow any other instructions and to perform any other job related duties requested by their supervisor. Reasonable accommodations will be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. This job description supersedes prior job descriptions. When duties and responsibilities change and develop, the job description will be reviewed and is subject to changes of business necessity. EEO/AA Employer #J-18808-Ljbffr Sysco Northeast Rdc