CDL A Local Delivery Truck Driver

Employment Type Full time

Company name US0137 Sysco Columbia, LLC

Compensation Range 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

Job Profile Summary Responsible for the storage and movement of materials and finished goods including: Shipping and receiving. Warehousing. Order filling, picking, and packing. Inventory control and records management. Dispatch. Developing transport schedules, methods, and routes. Analyzing and projecting transportation costs. Coordinating customs clearances and permits. Maintaining, loading, packing, and driving vehicles. Evaluating, selecting, and managing ongoing relationships with external transport providers (e.g., fuel suppliers, trucking/shipping companies, etc.). Acquiring and managing fleet vehicles.

Description

Job Summary:

Sysco has immediate job openings for dependable local CDL A Delivery Truck Driver to safely and efficiently operate a tractor-trailer and manually unload/deliver various products (meats, produce, frozen foods, groceries, dry goods, supplies, etc.) to customer locations on an assigned route schedule. Our truck drivers build relationships with each customer using their positive, friendly attitude and become familiar with their operations to meet needs and expectations.

QUALIFICATIONS

Minimum Requirements

* 21+ years of age.

* Pass employment testing

* License to drive - valid Class A Commercial Driver License (CDL) with a driving record that meets company insurability standards

* 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.

* Touch freight - may need to lift, push or move product weighing an average of 40-60 pounds and as much as 100 pounds repeatedly.

* Flexibility - overtime as required, weekends and holidays as business needs require.

Preferred Requirements

* 1 year customer delivery experience preferred.

* 6 months hand cart/hand truck experience preferred.

* 6 months Food and Beverage experience preferred.

* 2 years consistent work history preferred.

BENEFITS

* Excellent pay, including productivity incentives.

* Most Driver Trainees have daily routes and are home nightly.

* Paid vacation and holidays.

* Ongoing job skills and leadership development training.

* Career growth opportunities - we promote from within!

* Comprehensive healthcare benefits.

* Generous retirement benefits.

* Employee discount programs.

* Service recognition and employee rewards.

* Discounts on Sysco stock (SYY).

* Referral programs.

* Safety programs.

* Tuition reimbursement.

* Uniforms.

* More benefits, too many to name.

Sysco is more than just a place to work. Our passion for food and our customers has made us the industry leader. To remain on top, we will continue to think bigger, work harder and never give up. It takes a special kind of CDL A Delivery Truck Driver to work for Sysco. Are you ready to drive success?

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Overview 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. We offer our colleagues the opportunity to grow personally and professionally, to contribute to the success of a dynamic organization, and to serve others in a manner that exceeds their expectations. We're looking for talented, hard-working individuals to join our team. Come grow with us and let us show you why Sysco is at the heart of food and service.

AFFIRMATIVE ACTION STATEMENT Applicants must be currently authorized to work in the United States. 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. This opportunity is available through Sysco Corporation, its subsidiaries and affiliates.