CDL A Local Delivery Truck Driver

FHLB Des Moines; Allentown (Lehigh County); On-site; USD 30,000 - 39,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Excellent pay with incentives

Home nightly

Healthcare benefits

Paid vacation and holidays

Career growth opportunities

Job summary

Sysco Allentown is seeking a dependable CDL A Delivery Truck Driver to safely operate a tractor-trailer and unload/deliver a variety of products to customer locations on an assigned route. You will build strong relationships with customers through a positive, friendly approach and meet their operational needs.

The role offers excellent pay with incentives and benefits, including healthcare, retirement plans, and opportunities for career growth. Drivers are typically home nightly on local routes.

Qualifications

• Valid Class A CDL license and clean driving record.
• Must be at least 21 years old.
• Ability to read, understand and communicate in English.
• Ability to lift 40–60 pounds repeatedly, up to 100 pounds.
• Pass employment testing and background checks.
• Overtime may be required, including weekends and holidays.

Responsibilities

• Safely operate a tractor-trailer to deliver products to customer locations on an assigned route.
• Unload/deliver meats, produce, frozen foods, groceries and supplies.
• Build positive relationships with customers and provide friendly service.

Skills

CDL A License

English proficiency

Lifting capability

21+ years old

Clean driving record

Tools

Hand truck

Job description

## CDL A Local Delivery Truck DriverApply: Sysco Allentown – Main Office: Full time: Posted Today: R269290**Company:**US0629 Sysco Allentown (Division of USA III)**Sales Territory:**None**Zip Code:**18109**Travel Percentage:**0**COMPENSATION** **INFORMATION:**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 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?**BENEFITS INFORMATION:**For information on Sysco’s Benefits, please visit https://SyscoBenefits.com**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.