CDL Permit Trainee — Night Driver Helper (Learn CDL)

Sysco; Oregon (WI); On-site; USD 36,000 - 45,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid CDL training

Night shift

Job summary

Sysco is hiring a Driver Helper to assist the driver in unloading products at customer locations in a night dispatch role. CDL-A permit is required to be considered, with a 3-month trial period as a Driver Helper.

Primary duties include unloading according to customer specifications and SYGMA procedures, building customer relationships, learning the route on current bid, and supporting route paperwork. The position offers CDL school attendance and potential progression to full delivery duties.

Qualifications

• High school diploma/GED or the equivalent in work experience is necessary. Previous food distribution and frozen food handling is preferred. You must be able to read and write clearly.

Responsibilities

• Unload product according to customer specifications and SYGMA delivery procedures at customer locations.
• Develops and establishes good relationships with customers by providing excellent, courteous service.
• Learn route on current bid.
• Assist in all aspects of route paperwork.
• Works safely by following SYGMA’s Preferred Work Methods.
• Other duties as assigned by Management.
• Attend CDL School when scheduled.
• Assist the driver in the pre-trip and coupling of equipment to ensure the vehicle is safe to operate.
• Assists with ensuring tandems are properly and safely locked out to meet any applicable laws for weight requirements.
• Provides assistance in routing with map reading and giving directions on route.
• Helps with situations involving low clearances, i.e., getting out of vehicle and directing driver under a low underpass to ensure proper clearance.
• Assisting with delivery set up at the customer location. This includes all three compartments of the trailer, and requires directing the driver to ensure the proper set up is attained safely.
• Assist driver in backing situations by getting out of the truck and watching for hazards, communicate using hand signals and or verbal communication.

Education

High school diploma/GED

Job description

Sysco is hiring a Driver Helper to assist the driver in unloading products at customer locations in a night dispatch role. CDL-A permit is required to be considered, with a 3-month trial period as a Driver Helper.

Primary duties include unloading according to customer specifications and SYGMA procedures, building customer relationships, learning the route on current bid, and supporting route paperwork. The position offers CDL school attendance and potential progression to full delivery duties.