CDL A Local Delivery Truck Driver

Sysco; Des Plaines (IL); On-site; USD 13,776 - 66,124; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Excellent pay

Paid vacation and holidays

Medical and prescription plans

Career growth opportunities

Employee discount programs

Tuition reimbursement

Job summary

A leading foodservice distribution company is seeking dependable local CDL A Delivery Truck Drivers to operate tractor-trailers and deliver products safely to customers. As a driver, you will build relationships with customers, ensuring their delivery needs are met with a positive attitude. Candidates must have a valid Class A CDL, a clean driving record, and the physical ability to lift heavy products. This role offers excellent pay, career growth opportunities, and comprehensive benefits.

Qualifications

• Must be 21 years of age or older.
• Ability to read and speak English professionally.
• Clean driving record.

Responsibilities

• Safely operate a tractor-trailer and unload products.
• Build positive relationships with customers.
• Manage delivery schedules and routes.

Skills

Customer delivery experience

Ability to lift heavy products

Flexibility in work hours

Education

Valid Class A Commercial Driver License

Job description

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.

A Day in the Life video: Click on the hyperlink to watch A Day in the Life of a Sysco Driver.

Company & Details

Company: US0024 Sysco Chicago, Inc.

Sales Territory: None

Zip Code: 60016

Travel Percentage: 0

Compensation Range: $10.00 - $48.00 per hour

The compensation range provided is in compliance with state specific laws. Factors that may be used to determine your actual rate of pay include your specific skills, years of experience, and other factors. You may be eligible to participate in the Company's Incentive Plan.

Benefits Information: For information on Sysco’s Benefits, please visit SyscoBenefits.com

Job Summary

Sysco has immediate job openings for dependable local CDL A Delivery Truck Drivers 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.
• 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 of customer delivery experience preferred.
• 6 months of hand cart/hand truck experience preferred.
• 6 months of Food and Beverage experience preferred.
• 2 years of 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!
• Medical and prescription plans effective on your start date.
• Comprehensive healthcare benefits.
• Generous retirement benefits.
• Employee discount programs.
• Service recognition and employee rewards.
• Discounts on Sysco stock (SYY).
• Referral programs.
• Safety programs.
• Tution 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?

Affirmative Action & Equal Opportunity

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.