CDL Driver Academy Trainee (Non CDL)

Sysco; Town of Arbor Vitae (WI); On-site; USD 42,000 - 62,000; Full time

Job summary

Sysco Northeast Rdc is seeking CDL A Delivery Truck Driver Trainees without a CDL to train toward a Class-A CDL and become reliable Delivery Partners. You will learn safe tractor-trailer operation, unload and deliver products on an assigned route, and build positive relationships with customers to meet their needs.

You will gain hands-on experience handling deliveries, paperwork, and DOT compliance while supporting a busy distribution network.

Qualifications

• Must be 21+ years of age.
• Valid driver's license with a driving record that meets company insurability standards.
• Must obtain CDL within ninety (90) days of start date to remain actively employed.
• Must have one year Distribution/Warehouse experience or other military experience in lieu of.

Responsibilities

• Unload product from trailer, by hand or with a hand cart, and place in designated customer storage areas.
• Transport product down ramps, stairs, or docks, in all weather conditions.
• Constantly bending and twisting while loading and unloading product and retrieving items from the trailer.
• Verify delivery of items with customer and obtain proper signatures; communicate discrepancies to management.
• Perform pre-trip and post-trip responsibilities per DOT regulations and Sysco policies.
• Pickup, load and unload damaged goods and customer returns and complete necessary paperwork.
• Complete DOT logs (electronic or manual) and reconcile with company records.
• Deliver product within assigned route schedule and time windows; inform management of deviations.

Skills

Strong communication

Arithmetic skills

Education

CDL training / permit

Job description

Job Summary:

Sysco has immediate job openings for CDL A Delivery Truck Driver Trainees without a CDL to train to become dependable Delivery Partners. You will train for your Class-A CDL, including how to safely operate a tractor-trailer, to unload/deliver various products to an assigned route schedule, and build relationships with each customer using a positive, friendly attitude and become familiar with their operations to meet needs and expectations.

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Ability to unload product from trailer, by hand or using a hand cart, and place in designated customer storage areas

• Transporting product down ramps, stairs, or docks, in all weather conditions
• Constantly bending and twisting while loading and unloading product and retrieving items from the trailer
• Ability to verify delivery of items with customer and obtain proper signatures. Contact management for authorization when there are discrepancies on invoice and communicate all errors/returns
• Perform pre-trip and post-trip responsibilities following the Department of Transportation (DOT) regulations and Sysco policies
• Pickup, load and unload damaged goods and customer returns and complete necessary paperwork
• Complete DOT logs (electronic or manual as required), company vehicle maintenance reports, and reconcile with appropriate company representative as required
• Ability to deliver product within assigned route schedule and time windows. Immediately inform the management team of any deviations

Qualifications:

• Must be 21+ years of age

• Valid driver's license with a driving record that meets company insurability standards.
• Must submit to and pass pre-employment testing
• Must obtain Commercial Driver's License (CDL) within ninety (90) days of start date to remain actively employed
• Must have one year Distribution/Warehouse experience or other military experience in lieu of

*CDL permit and DOT medical certification may be obtained during SkillBridge program for eligible participants

Veterans encouraged to apply.

Licenses/Certifications Required:

Valid driver's license with a driving record that meets company insurability standards.

Professional Skills:

• Strong communication skills

• Good mathematical and arithmetic skills. Must have a winning, positive attitude

Physical Demands:

Frequently lift, push, or move product that weighs up to 100 pounds. Frequently reaching up to 72" to stack and unstack pallets

Working Conditions:

Must have schedule flexibility ~ i.e. overtime hours, working weekends and holidays, and the ability to start and end at a variety of times are all required to successfully meet customer needs.