CDL A Local Delivery Truck Driver

FHLB Des Moines; Lake Charles (LA); On-site; USD 42,000 - 64,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Excellent pay with incentives

Home nightly routes

Paid vacations and holidays

Ongoing skills & leadership training

Career growth – promote from within

Job summary

Sysco New Orleans (Division of USA II) is seeking dependable CDL A Delivery Truck Drivers to safely operate tractors and deliver a range of products to customer locations on an assigned route, building positive relationships with customers on every stop.

Responsibilities include unloading, maintaining safety, and meeting route schedules. Excellent pay incentives and career growth opportunities are offered, with home nightly routes for most driver trainees.

Qualifications

• 21+ years of age.
• Valid Class A CDL.
• Ability to read and speak English sufficiently to converse with the public and understand signs.

Responsibilities

• Safely operate tractor-trailer and unload/deliver products on an assigned route.
• Build relationships with customers using a positive, friendly attitude.
• Maintain accurate delivery records and follow safety procedures.
• Meet company delivery schedules and handle duties as required.

Skills

CDL A License

English proficiency

Job description

Company: US0023 Sysco New Orleans (Division of USA II) Sales Territory: None Zip Code: 70615 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!

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.
• 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.

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 Anti‑Discrimination 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. Sysco is the global leader in selling, marketing and distributing food products to restaurants, healthcare and educational facilities, lodging establishments and other customers who prepare meals away from home. Its family of products also includes equipment and supplies for the foodservice and hospitality industries. With more than 71,000 colleagues, the company operates 333 distribution facilities worldwide and serves approximately 700,000 customer locations. For fiscal year 2022 that ended July 2, 2022, the company generated sales of more than $68 billion. Information about our Sustainability program, including Sysco’s 2022 Sustainability Report and 2022 Diversity, Equity & Inclusion Report, can be found at www.sysco.com.