Delivery Driver Trainee

Sysco Northeast Rdc; Saint Paul (MN); On-site; USD 32,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

A forward-thinking company is seeking dedicated Driver Trainees to join their team. In this role, you will attend school while working towards obtaining your Commercial Driver’s License (CDL). You will be responsible for delivering orders to customers safely and professionally, ensuring all products are unloaded and verified accurately. This position requires physical stamina as you will be lifting heavy items and operating company vehicles. Join a dynamic team that values safety and customer satisfaction while embarking on a rewarding career path in the transportation industry.

Qualifications

• Must obtain a Commercial Driver’s License within 90 days of starting.
• Experience with equipment operations and two-wheel dolly is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Deliver orders to customers in a timely manner while ensuring product safety.
• Unload and verify products, and assist drivers in off-loading.

Skills

Counting money

Safety awareness

Physical stamina

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

Two-wheel dolly

Company vehicle

Job description

Now Hiring Driver Trainees attend school while working to get your CDLA!

JOB SUMMARY

Driver Helper will be responsible for delivering orders to customers on time and in good condition while maintaining a professional demeanor along with using preferred work methods to perform the job safely and successfully while satisfying the customer.

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Unload and verify all returning products with the appropriate check-in personnel.
• Pad, stack, and secure items in position to prevent damage during shipment.
• Deliver and stack merchandise on customer premises.
• May operate company non-commercial vehicle to deliver a product to the customer as directed by the Transportation Supervisor.
• Accurately count and deliver orders.
• Assist Drivers off-load products to customers.
• Able to lift up to 90 lbs. (Average case weight is 50 lbs.)
• Load and unload the truck and/or company vehicles by hand or by use of a hand truck or dolly.
• Deliver food and related items to customers by unloading product from trailer and transporting it to a specified location.
• Work overtime as required.
• Perform a job safely and participate in ongoing safety awareness efforts.
• Adhere to established work schedule and attendance standards, and be punctual to work and meetings.

QUALIFICATIONS

Commercial Driver’s License

Must obtain Commercial Driver’s License (CDL) with ninety (90) days of start date to remain actively employed.

Education

• High school diploma or General Education Development (GED) or equivalent preferred.

Experience

• Two-wheel dolly experience.
• Equipment operations experience.

Professional Skills

• Able to count money and keep account of merchandise.

Physical Demands

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Ability to lift up to 90 lbs. and climb in and out of truck throughout the day.

The above information on this description has been designed to indicate the general nature and level of work performed by associates within this classification. It is not designed to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities, and qualifications required of associates assigned to this job.

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed above are representative of knowledge, skill and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.