CDL-A Route Driver | Fast-Paced, Customer-Facing Deliveries

Sysco; Wilmington (NC); On-site; USD 42,000 - 54,000; Full time

Job summary

Sysco Northeast Rdc in Wilmington, NC is seeking a delivery driver responsible for daily routes, loading and unloading at stops, and ensuring accurate delivery to customers. This role is customer-facing and may involve assisting with loading, palletizing, and other duties as assigned.

Qualified candidates have at least one year of route delivery experience, a valid Class B CDL (Class A preferred), and strong English communication skills.

Qualifications

• One year route delivery experience or background driving a straight truck.
• Valid Commercial Driver’s License – Class B (Class A preferred).
• English language proficiency sufficient to converse with the general public and understand highway signs and reports.
• High School diploma or GED (or equivalent).

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 storage areas.
• Frequently lift, push, or move product weighing 1–75 pounds, up to 100 pounds; stack/pull pallets and hand carts.
• Verify delivery of items with customer and obtain proper signatures.
• Contact management for authorization when discrepancies on invoices and communicate errors/returns.
• Calls in when a customer does not receive their entire order (shorts).
• Handle customer complaints professionally
• Follow DOT regulations and Sysco policies for pre-trip and post-trip inspections
• Organize a truck and make deliveries efficiently; check truck operating condition

Skills

Customer relations

Communication

Problem resolution

Planning

Inventory control

Safety awareness

Teamwork

Arithmetic

Education

High School diploma or GED

Job description

Sysco Northeast Rdc in Wilmington, NC is seeking a delivery driver responsible for daily routes, loading and unloading at stops, and ensuring accurate delivery to customers. This role is customer-facing and may involve assisting with loading, palletizing, and other duties as assigned.

Qualified candidates have at least one year of route delivery experience, a valid Class B CDL (Class A preferred), and strong English communication skills.