CDL A Local Delivery Truck Driver-Paducah

Sysco Northeast Rdc; Saint Charles (MO); On-site; USD 40,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in the food distribution industry is seeking experienced drivers to run daily routes efficiently. Candidates must possess a valid Class A CDL and have the physical ability to handle heavy loads. This role involves customer interaction and requires flexibility for overtime and weekends. Join a team that values safety and customer satisfaction.

Qualifications

• Must be 21+ years old and pass background check.
• Ability to lift up to 100 pounds repeatedly.

Responsibilities

• Run routes efficiently, meeting designated route times.
• Unload products and verify delivery with customers.
• Handle complaints and perform safety inspections.

Skills

Customer Relations

Communication

Flexibility

Education

Class A Commercial Driver License (CDL)

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 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.

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 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 (shorts).
• Handle any 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
Minimum Requirements

• 21+ years of age.
• Must submit to a pre-employment background check and drug screen.
• Valid Class A Commercial Driver License (CDL) with a clean driving record.
• Ability to read, write, and communicate in English.
• Must be able to lift, push, or move product weighing an average of 40-60 pounds and up to 100 pounds repeatedly.
• Flexibility to work overtime, weekends, and holidays as required.

Preferred Requirements

• One year of customer delivery experience preferred.
• Six months of hand cart/hand truck experience preferred.
• Six months of Food and Beverage experience preferred.
• Two years of consistent work history preferred.