CDL A Local Delivery Truck Driver

Sysco; Mechanicsburg (Cumberland County); On-site; USD 42,000 - 64,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid holidays

Brand new fleet & equipment

Medical, Dental & Vision Insurance

401(k) and stock purchase plan

Evening dispatch

Job summary

Sysco is seeking delivery drivers to transport and unload food products to customers, maintaining safety and quality. You will operate tractor-trailers, follow invoices, and document activities using on-board systems, with emphasis on accurate deliveries.

High school diploma or GED and a valid Class A CDL are preferred. The role requires overnight shifts, weekend coverage and strong customer service skills in a fast-paced environment.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required; CDL preferred or required.
• Reading and speaking English at a functional level.
• Valid Class A Commercial Driver’s License and safe lifting practices.

Responsibilities

• Deliver and unload product to customers following invoices and standards.
• Drive tractor-trailer and maintain product temperatures; ensure safety and sanitation.
• Complete logs and reports, report damages or shortages promptly.
• Build good customer relationships with clear communication.

Skills

Excellent communication

Safety conscious

Teamwork

Education

High school diploma or GED

Class A CDL

Tools

On-board computer

Hand cart operation

Job description

US3063 Sygma Pennsylvania (The Sygma Network, Inc)Sales Territory:Travel Percentage: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

Our Delivery Drivers

run 2 to 4 routes per wee k, with routes out no more than 36 hours. 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. To serve our customers by safely and efficiently transporting product s from the warehouse by driving a tractor trailer to various customers and properly delivering and unloading product s according to customer invoices and company standards. Unloads product from trailer, by hand or using a 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). 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. Develops and establishes good relationships with customers by providing excellent and courteous service with clear communication.

High school diploma/GED/equivalent degree, plus one (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. 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, 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; effectively plan and organize work activities independent of direct supervision; The associate is frequently required to lift, push, or move product that weighs up to 50 pounds by hand and push/pull up to 350 pounds of product with a 2-wheeled hand car 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 to successfully meet customers’ needs. Overtime hours, working weekends and holidays, and starting at various start times are required to successfully meet customers’ needs.

Benefits

• ~ 10 Paid Holidays!~
• Brand New Fleet & Equipment – all a automatics~
• Medical, Dental and Vision Insurance~
• 401( k ) and Sysco Stock Purchase Plan~
• Evening Dispatch, Sunday – Friday

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.

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