CDL B Local Delivery Truck Driver

Sysco Corp.; Atlanta (GA); On-site; USD 25,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

Sysco Corp. in Atlanta, GA is seeking a driver to support Buckhead Meat Company with daily routes and frequent stops. You will load, unload, and deliver food products to various customers, following a designated route and safety procedures under the Transportation Department Manager's guidance.

The role requires valid CDL-B (Class A preferred), ability to lift 50–80 lbs, and strong customer service skills. You will routinely communicate with customers, complete required paperwork, and help

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• One year of route delivery experience preferred; CDL-B required (Class A preferred).
• Must be able to read and speak English sufficiently to converse with customers and complete reports.

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 with hand cart, and place in designated customer storage areas.
• Lift up to 50 lbs regularly and up to 80 lbs infrequently; climb on/off the box of the truck.
• Verify delivery with customer and obtain signatures; contact management for invoice discrepancies.

Skills

Operate vehicle safely

Customer relations

Route planning

English communication

Problem solving

Team coordination

Adaptability

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Job description

Company: US1072 Buckhead Meat Company
Sales Territory: None
Zip Code: 30337
Travel Percentage: 0

COMPENSATION INFORMATION:
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

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

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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 team. Come grow with us and let us show you why Sysco is at the heart of food and service.

AFFIRMATIVE ACTION STATEMENT

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