Driver Trainee CDL Permit - SYGMA - Clackamas, OR

FHLB Des Moines; Oregon (WI); On-site; USD 1,911,000 - 2,457,000; Full time

Job summary

Sygma Portland seeks a Driver Trainee CDL Permit in Clackamas, OR to assist the driver with unloading and delivering to customers, while learning routes and SYGMA procedures. This role includes a 3-month trial as a Driver Helper and night dispatch shifts of 10–14 hours with pay around $900 per week and CDL training support.

Candidates should have a High School Diploma or GED, be able to read/write in English, and be willing to attend CDL school.

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 and assist in all aspects of route paperwork.
• Attend CDL School when scheduled.

Skills

CDL Permit

Customer Service

Route Knowledge

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Tools

Dolly

Pallet Jack

Job description

## Driver Trainee CDL Permit - SYGMA - Clackamas, ORApplylocations: Sygma Portlandtime type: Full timeposted on: Posted Todayjob requisition id: R258300**Company:**US3069 Sygma Portland (The Sygma Network, Inc)**Sales Territory:**None**Zip Code:**97015**Travel Percentage:**0**COMPENSATION** **INFORMATION:**The pay range provided is not indicative of Sysco’s actual pay range but is merely algorithmic and provided for generalized comparison. Factors that may be used to determine rate of pay include specific skills, work location, work experience and other individualized factors**JOB SUMMARY**Assist the driver in unloading of product at customer locations according to customer invoices, Preferred Work Methods and company policies.# **\*\* CDL PERMIT REQUIRED \*\* - MUST HAVE TO BE CONSIDERED**# **3-month trial working as a Driver Helper**# **NIGHT DISPATCH - 10-14 hours**# **$900/week**# **\*\* GET PAID TO GET YOUR CDL \*\***# **BECOME A SYGMA DELIVERY DRIVER****PRIMARY DUTIES*** 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.**ADDITIONAL DUTIES THAT MAY BE ASSIGNED*** 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 & EXPERIENCE:*** 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.**PHYSICAL DEMANDS:*** Work is medium to heavy in nature. Half the day is spent sitting in a tractor/trailer unit. Must be able to climb into trailer, lift 50 lb. boxes frequently, lift up to 75 lb. boxes occasionally, and move product on the 2-wheeler. Ability to read and speak the English language sufficiently to converse with the general public, to understand highway traffic signs and signals in the English language, to respond to official inquiries, and to make entries on reports and records.**MENTAL/VISUAL DEMANDS:*** You must be able to read at a distance close to the eyes and at arm’s length, with or without correction. You may be required to back/direct driver through hand signals or verbal communication.**WORKING CONDITIONS*** Activities occur both inside (protection from weather conditions but not temperature changes) and outside. Position is subject to various roads, mechanical and electrical hazards.**EQUIPMENT OPERATED*** A two wheeled dolly. A pallet jack.**LICENSE OR CERTIFICATION:*** A valid driver’s license,* CDL-A permitAll position requirements are subject to reasonable modification to accommodate qualified individuals with disabilities.Some position requirements may exclude qualified individuals who pose a direct threat of significant risk to the health and safety of themselves or other employees.This description does not state or imply that these are the only duties to be performed by the person in this position. Employees will be required to follow and perform any other job related instruction and duties by their supervisor.This document is not intended to create an employment contract, implied or otherwise; rather employment is on an at-will basis**BENEFITS INFORMATION:**For information on Sysco’s Benefits, please visit https://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.