CDL A or B Local Delivery Truck Driver

Sysco Northeast Rdc; Fairburn (GA); On-site; USD 29,962 - 31,684; Full time

Job summary

Sysco Northeast Rdc is hiring a CDL driver for delivery routes in Fairburn, Georgia. This role involves efficiently running routes, unloading products, handling customer complaints, and performing pre-trip inspections. The ideal candidate holds a valid Class B Commercial Driver's License and has one year of route delivery experience. Strong customer relations skills and the ability to work under varying conditions are essential. Competitive pay of $23.00 for CDL A and $21.75 for CDL B, with shifts from 12AM-5AM.

Qualifications

• One year route delivery experience or applicable background driving a straight truck.
• Valid Commercial Driver’s License – Class B (Class A preferred).
• Ability to read and speak English sufficiently.
• Customer service experience strongly preferred.

Responsibilities

• Run routes efficiently, meeting designated route times.
• Unload product from trailer and place in customer storage areas.
• Handle customer complaints professionally.
• Perform pre-trip and post-trip inspections.

Skills

Operate vehicle in various conditions

Customer relations

Problem resolution

Organize work activities

Communicate articulately

Education

High School or GED

Job description

Carve out your career with FreshPoint Atlanta

• Pay: $23.00-CDL A / $21.75-CDL B
• All Drivers will be Operating a Box Delivery Truck
• Shift: Monday-Saturday with off days being Sunday and another day off during the week 12AM-5AM start time (8-12 hour shifts)
• Must be available on SATURDAYS
• Frequent lifting between 50-100 pounds
• May frequently use a Lift Gate/Ramp, Handcart or Pallet Jack.

Job 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.

Responsibilities

• Provide technical, customer relations, and personnel management for major programs and projects.
• Runs 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.
• Calls in when a customer does not receive their entire order (shorts).
• Handles any customer complaints professionally.
• Handles company equipment properly, follow written driver safety rules, and performs 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 B (Class A preferred).
• 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.
• 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.