CDL B Local Delivery Truck Driver

Freshpoint; Hartford (CT); On-site; USD 35,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking dedicated Route Delivery Drivers to join their dynamic team. This role involves running daily routes with multiple stops, ensuring timely deliveries, and providing excellent customer service. Ideal candidates will have 1-2 years of route delivery experience, a valid Commercial Driver's License, and the ability to operate vehicles in various traffic and weather conditions. With a focus on safety and efficiency, you'll play a crucial role in maintaining customer satisfaction while enjoying perks like home daily and comprehensive healthcare benefits. If you're ready to hit the road to success, this opportunity is for you!

Benefits

Paid Vacation and Holidays

Comprehensive Healthcare Benefits

Retirement Benefits

Employee Discount Program

Discounts on Sysco Stock

Home Daily

Incentive Earning Potential

Early Morning Starts

Qualifications

• 1-2 years of route delivery experience required.
• Valid Commercial Driver's License - Class B (Class A preferred).

Responsibilities

• Run daily routes efficiently with frequent stops.
• Unload products and verify deliveries with customers.
• Handle customer complaints professionally.

Skills

Customer relations

Problem resolution

Time management

Vehicle operation

Communication

Adaptability

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Tools

Hand trucks

Job description

Join us for a Walk-In Interview on either:
Wednesday, February 12th, 2025
or
Wednesday, February 26th, 2025

When? 11AM-1PM EST

Where? 105 Reserve Road Hartford, CT 06114

Hit the Road to Success - We're Hiring!

Ideal candidate has 1-2 years of Route Delivery experience

• Plus incentive earning potential
• Home Daily
• Early Morning Starts (2AM-5AM)
• Paid Vacation and Holidays
• Comprehensive Healthcare Benefits

New hires are eligible first day of the month following or coinciding with 31 days from date of hire

• Retirement Benefits
• Employee Discount Program
• Discounts on Sysco Stock (SYY)
• Schedule is Tuesday to Saturday (12:30 AM to 8:00 AM)

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.
• 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

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).
• Must be able to read and understand English.

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.