CDL A Local Delivery Truck Driver

FreshPoint; Morrisville (NC); On-site; USD 10,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player in foodservice distribution is seeking dedicated drivers to join their dynamic team. This role involves running daily routes, unloading products, and ensuring customer satisfaction through effective communication and problem resolution. Ideal candidates will have a strong background in route delivery, possess a valid Class A Commercial Driver’s License, and demonstrate excellent customer relations skills. Join a company that values personal and professional growth, offering opportunities to thrive in a supportive environment while serving a diverse clientele. If you are passionate about delivering exceptional service and enjoy a fast-paced work setting, this position is perfect for you.

Qualifications

• 1+ year of route delivery experience required.
• Valid Class A CDL and high school diploma or equivalent needed.

Responsibilities

• Run daily routes efficiently and unload products at customer locations.
• Handle customer complaints and verify delivery of items.

Skills

Customer relations

Problem resolution

Route delivery experience

Vehicle operation in various conditions

Communication skills

Organizational skills

Adaptability

Education

High School or GED

Tools

Hand cart

Commercial Driver’s License – Class A

Job description

Company: US1167 FreshPoint Raleigh, Division of FreshPoint North Carolina, Inc.

Zip Code: 27560

Minimum Level of Education: High School or Equivalent

Minimum Years of Experience: 1 Year

Employment Type: Full Time

Travel Percentage: 0

Salary: $21.00 per hour to start
Hiring Immediately
Overtime Opportunities available

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 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 returning 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.
• Run 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.
• Call in when a customer does not receive their entire order.
• Handle customer complaints professionally.
• Handle company equipment properly, follow written driver safety rules, and perform 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

Education

• High School or GED or equivalent.

Experience

• One-year route delivery experience or applicable background driving a straight truck.
• Valid Commercial Driver’s License – Class A required.
• Must be able to read and understand English.
• Customer service experience strongly preferred.

Skills

• Operate vehicle in a variety of traffic and weather conditions.
• Meet or exceed minimum productivity levels established by the Company.
• Meet or exceed established cases per error goals.
• Demonstrate strong customer relations and problem resolution skills.
• Effectively plan and organize work activities independent of direct supervision.
• Develop a good working knowledge of product and inventory control techniques and procedures.
• Maintain ongoing inter-department communications related to routing, safety, and customer relations.
• Proven ability to communicate articulately and perform simple arithmetic (Experience in handling money preferred).
• Building Customer Loyalty.
• Managing Work.
• Adaptability.
• Building Trust.
• Follow-up.
• Communication.

OTHER INFORMATION

• Frequent lifting of product up to 50 lbs. during the shift, infrequent lifting to 80 lbs.
• Must be able to climb on and off the box of the truck.
• Frequent bending, squatting, pushing, and pulling.
• Must be able to work in confined spaces.

BENEFITS INFORMATION:

For information on Sysco’s Benefits, please visit 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