CDL B Local Delivery Truck Driver

FHLB Des Moines; New Jersey; Hybrid; USD 14,000 - 66,000; Full time

Job summary

Sysco is seeking drivers to run daily routes, load packages onto hand trucks, and unload at stops. You will operate in a cross-dock model, picking up nightly deliveries and returning the truck to the loading dock, with occasional loading assistance.

Qualified candidates have a high school diploma or GED, at least one year of route delivery experience, and a valid CDL Class B. English reading and speaking skills required; safety and DOT compliance emphasized.

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)
• Must be able to read and speak English sufficiently for communication and reporting

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; reach up to 72” to stack pallets and hand cart; bend and twist while loading and unloading.
• 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 driver safety rules, and perform pre-trip inspection.
• Perform pre-trip and post-trip responsibilities per DOT regulations and Sysco policies

Skills

Route delivery experience

Customer relations

Problem resolution

Communication

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Tools

CDL Class B

Job description

Position Details

Company: US1482 Buckhead Meat Trinity Seafood (Division of Buckhead Meat Co) Sales Territory: None Zip Code: 08701 Travel Percentage: 0 Compensation Range: $10.00 - $48.00 The compensation range provided is in compliance with state specific laws. Factors that may be used to determine your actual rate of pay include your specific skills, years of experience and other factors. You may be eligible to participate in the Company's Incentive Plan.

Benefits Information

Please visit https://SyscoBenefits.com for information on Sysco’s benefits.

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.
• 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

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, 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

Applicants must be currently authorized to work in the United States. We are proud to be an Equal Opportunity and affirmative action employer, and consider qualified applicants without regard to race, color, creed, religion, ancestry, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, disability, veteran status or any other protected factor under federal, state or local law. This opportunity is available through Sysco Corporation, its subsidiaries and affiliates.

COMPANY INFORMATION

Sysco is the global leader in selling, marketing and distributing food products to restaurants, healthcare and educational facilities, lodging establishments and other customers who prepare meals away from home. Its family of products also includes equipment and supplies for the foodservice and hospitality industries. With more than 71,000 colleagues, the company operates 333 distribution facilities worldwide and serves approximately 700,000 customer locations. For fiscal year 2022 that ended July 2, 2022, the company generated sales of more than $68 billion. Information about our Sustainability program, including Sysco’s 2022 Sustainability Report and 2022 Diversity, Equity & Inclusion Report, can be found at www.sysco.com.