Local Route Driver – Food Service Delivery

Sysco; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 34,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

US1292 Buckhead Meat Midwest Inc.-Illinois Division, part of Sysco, is hiring a delivery driver for the Chicago area. You will load, transport, and deliver products to customers, perform route paperwork, and assist with loading and unloading as needed.

A Class C license and a solid driving record are required, with a 6-month minimum driving experience and up to 75lbs lifting capacity. The role emphasizes safety, accurate documentation, and good customer service.

Qualifications

• 6 months minimum driving experience; 1 year preferred.
• Route delivery in food/beverage industry preferred.
• High School diploma or GED.
• Class C license required and insurable driving record.

Responsibilities

• Deliver products to customers as scheduled.
• Process paperwork and returns after route completion.
• Assist with loading onto truck as needed.
• Provide strong customer service.
• Collect payments as needed.
• Pickup inbound product as required.
• Complete pre-trip and post-trip paperwork, fueling and logs.
• Communicate issues to customers and management.

Skills

Class C License

Attention to detail

Good customer service

Safety-conscious

Good communications

Ability to lift 75lbs

Good organizational skills

Hand truck & pallet jacks

Education

High School diploma or GED

Job description

US1292 Buckhead Meat Midwest Inc.-Illinois Division, part of Sysco, is hiring a delivery driver for the Chicago area. You will load, transport, and deliver products to customers, perform route paperwork, and assist with loading and unloading as needed.

A Class C license and a solid driving record are required, with a 6-month minimum driving experience and up to 75lbs lifting capacity. The role emphasizes safety, accurate documentation, and good customer service.