CDL A Local Delivery Truck Driver

US3086 Sygma Columbus (The Sygma Network, Inc) Sales Territory: Travel Percentage: The compensation range provided is in compliance with state specific laws. 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. 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. Offering Paid Training and Top Earning potential. 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 ​ 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). Pick s up, load s and unloa ds damaged goods and customer returns, and transports products back to SYGMA warehouse . 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. Follow s preferred work methods at all times, and immediately advise s management team of any unsafe conditions. Maintain s and safely operate s 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; 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. Valid Class A Commercial Driver’s License. Safe lifting and delivery practices. Skill in: driving over long distances, over a variety of terrains and in varying weather conditions, communicating with customers; 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; 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, key pad and a 2 wheel hand cart; read, write and communicate in English as it relates to the job and to the safety regulations; e ffectively plan and organize work activities independent of direct supervision; The associate is frequently required to lift, push, or move product that weighs up to up to 50 pounds by hand and push/pull up to 350 pounds of product with a 2-wheeled hand card down a ramp and into the customer’s storage areas; climb in and out of a tractor and trailer; bend and twist while loading and unloading product, and retrieving items from trailer. and moving mechanical parts and may be required to work in confined spaces. The associate usually works an overnight schedule, including weekends, holidays, overtime, on-call and starting at various times are required in order to successfully meet customers’ needs. Overtime hours, working weekends and holidays, and starting at various start times are required in order to successfully meet customers’ needs. Reasonable accommodations will be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. 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.