Cdl A Local Delivery Truck Driver

Jobtome; Dallas Township (MO); On-site; USD 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

Sysco is seeking CDL A delivery drivers to run daily routes with frequent stops, loading and unloading products at each stop, and adhering to DOT regulations.

You will work in a cross-dock environment, lift up to 100 pounds, and provide professional customer service while following safety policies. Overtime, weekends, and holidays may be required.

Qualifications

• Must be 21+ years old.
• Pre-employment background check and drug screen.
• Valid Class A CDL with clean driving record.
• Ability to read and speak English sufficiently for communication and records.
• Able to lift 40–60 pounds and up to 100 pounds repeatedly.
• Overtime, weekends and holidays as needed.

Responsibilities

• Provide route driving and delivery to customers.
• Unload product at stops using hand trucks or by hand.
• Operate cross-dock model and load/unload at loading dock.
• Perform pre-trip and post-trip inspections per DOT and Sysco policy.
• Address delivery discrepancies and obtain signatures.
• Maintain safety and professional conduct.

Skills

CDL A

Pre-trip inspection

Customer service

English proficiency

Heavy lifting 100 lbs

Job description

Job Profile Summary

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 return 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.

Job Posting

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 return 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.

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Provide technical, customer relations, and personnel management for major programs and projects.


• Runs routes efficiently, meeting or exceeding designated route times


• 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.


• Frequently lift, push, or move product that weighs 1-75 pounds, up to 100 pounds;
  frequently reach up to 72\" to stack and unstack pallets and hand cart;
  constantly bend and twist while loading and unloading product, and retrieving items from trailer.


• Verify delivery of items with customer and obtain proper signatures. Contact management for authorization when discrepancies are on invoices. Communicate all errors/returns.


• 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

QUALIFICATIONS

Minimum Requirements

• * 21+ years of age.*


• * Must submit to a pre-employment background check and drug screen.*


• * License to drive - valid Class A Commercial Driver License (CDL) with a clean driving record.*


• * 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.*