CDL Local Delivery Driver, Birmingham Domicile

FreshPoint; Birmingham (AL); On-site; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player in foodservice distribution is seeking dedicated drivers to join their team. In this customer-facing role, drivers will navigate daily routes, ensuring timely delivery of products while maintaining high standards of customer service. The position requires handling physical demands, including lifting and loading products, and adhering to safety regulations. Join a dynamic organization that values growth and offers opportunities for personal and professional development in a supportive environment. This role is perfect for individuals who thrive in fast-paced settings and are committed to excellence in service.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or equivalent required.
• One year of route delivery experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Run daily routes efficiently, unloading products at customer locations.
• Verify deliveries and handle customer complaints professionally.
• Perform pre-trip and post-trip inspections in accordance with DOT regulations.

Skills

Customer relations

Problem resolution

Time management

Communication

Adaptability

Education

High School or GED

Tools

Commercial Driver’s License – Class B

Job description

Company: US1108 FreshPoint Atlanta, Inc.

Zip Code: 35203

Minimum Level of Education: High School or Equivalent

Minimum Years of Experience: 1 Year

Employment Type: Full Time

Travel Percentage: 0

Starting pay: $22.50

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 driver will work away from OpCo (operating company) at a designated domiciled location closer to the marketplace of the customer. The job is the same as an operating company delivery driver and is a customer-facing position. The driver is responsible for cross-dock model picking uploaded trucks 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 on invoice and 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.
• Organize a truck and make the deliveries efficiently.
• Check whether a truck is operating well enough to perform the route.

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.

Professional 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.

Physical Demands

• Frequent lifting of a 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: For information on Sysco’s Benefits, please visit SyscoBenefits.com.

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 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.