Class C Delivery Truck Driver at Sysco Fremont, CA

Sysco; Fremont (CA); On-site; USD 40,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

Sysco is seeking a Class C Delivery Truck Driver based in Fremont, CA. The successful candidate will manage daily routes, handling multiple stops, loading and unloading packages as required. Responsibilities include ensuring deliveries are accurate and maintaining customer relations, all while adhering to safety regulations.

An ideal candidate will have a High School diploma or GED and a year of route delivery experience. A Commercial Driver's License is preferred. This role emphasizes strong communication, adaptability, and problem-solving skills.

Qualifications

• One-year route delivery experience or applicable background driving a straight truck.
• Valid Commercial Driver’s License preferred.
• Must be able to read and understand English.

Responsibilities

• Run routes efficiently, meeting or exceeding designated route times.
• Unload product from trailer and place it in designated customer storage areas.
• Handle customer complaints professionally.

Skills

Strong customer relations

Problem-resolution skills

Ability to operate vehicle in various conditions

Organizational skills

Communication skills

Education

High School or GED or equivalent

Job description

Class C Delivery Truck Driver job at Sysco. Fremont, CA.

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 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 to the assigned lot at the end of the route. The driver may also be required to assist occasionally with loading trucks, palletizing product, and performing other duties as assigned by a Supervisor or Manager.

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Provide technical, customer‑relations, and personnel management for major programs and projects.
• Run routes efficiently, meeting or exceeding designated route times.
• Unload product from trailer, by hand or using a hand cart, and place it 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 occur on invoices; communicate all errors and returns.
• Call in when a customer does not receive their entire order (shorts).
• Handle any customer complaints professionally.
• Handle company equipment properly, follow written driver safety rules, and perform 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: High School or GED or equivalent

Experience: One‑year route delivery experience or applicable background driving a straight truck; Valid Commercial Driver’s License preferred; Must be able to read and understand English.

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 independently 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 up 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.

AFFIRMATIVE ACTION STATEMENT

Applicants must be currently authorized to work in the United States. We are proud to be an Equal Opportunity and Affectionate 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.