CDL B Local Delivery Truck Driver

Sysco; Newport Beach (CA); On-site; USD 14,000 - 66,000; Full time

Job summary

Sysco Corp. is seeking a delivery driver to run daily routes from Newport Beach, CA. The role involves loading and unloading, shopping for routes, and ensuring on-time delivery with proper signatures at each stop.

Must have a Class B CDL, 1 year route delivery experience, and strong English communication. This on-site position offers the potential to participate in Sysco’s incentive plan and requires adherence to DOT safety and company policies.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• 1 year route delivery experience or equivalent.
• Valid Commercial Driver’s License – Class B (Class A preferred).
• Ability to read and speak English to converse with customers.

Responsibilities

• Provide customer relations and program support for major routes.
• Runs routes efficiently, meeting or exceeding designated route times.
• Unload product from trailer and place in customer storage areas.
• Lift 1–75 pounds, up to 100 pounds, and stack pallets with a hand cart.
• Verify delivery with customer and obtain signatures; contact management for discrepancies.
• Communicate all errors/returns to management.
• Call in when a customer Shorts part of the order.
• Follow DOT regulations and Sysco safety policies.

Skills

Vehicle operation

Customer relations

Problem resolution

Time management

Inventory control

Communication

Teamwork

Safety compliance

Education

High School or GED or equivalent

Job description

Company:

US1074 Newport Meat Southern California, Inc.

Sales Territory:

None

Zip Code:

92606

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:

For information on Sysco’s Benefits, please visit https://SyscoBenefits.com

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.
• 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, 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:

Applicants must be currently authorized to work in the United States.

We are proud to be an Equal Opportunity and Affinity 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 opportunityis available through Sysco Corporation, its subsidiaries and affiliates.