Mid Shift Recovery Delivery Driver

sysco; Connecticut; On-site; USD 31,000 - 44,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid vacation & holidays

Comprehensive healthcare - eligible 1<

Retirement benefits

Employee discount program

Discounted Sysco stock

Job summary

US1225 FreshPoint Connecticut, LLC is seeking drivers with a CDL A license to operate routes, including late-night shifts into New York City. The role emphasizes safety, on-time deliveries, and strong customer relations as part of Sysco's logistical network.

The position requires 1–2 years of route delivery experience, readiness for early starts, and the ability to navigate city routes. A competitive compensation plan, benefits, and a sign-on bonus are included.

Qualifications

• High School or GED or equivalent.
• One year route delivery experience or applicable background driving a tractor and trailer.
• Valid Commercial Driver's License - Class A.
• English language proficiency sufficient to converse with customers and read reports.

Responsibilities

• Provide technical, customer relations, and personnel management for major programs and projects.
• Runs routes efficiently, meeting or exceeding designated route times.
• On occasions may require lifting, pushing, or moving and delivering a product that weighs 1-75 pounds, up to 100 pounds
• Verify delivery of items with customer and obtain proper signatures.
• Calls in when a customer does not receive their entire order (shorts).
• Handles customer complaints professionally
• Performs pre-trip and post-trip responsibilities in accordance with DOT regulations and Sysco policies and procedures

Skills

CDL A

Route delivery experience

Safety mindset

Night driving

Education

High School or GED

Job description

Company: US1225 FreshPoint Connecticut, LLC

Sales Territory: None

Zip Code: 06114

Travel Percentage: 0

Compensation Range: $27.00

The compensation range provided is in compliance with state specific laws. Factors that may be used to determine your actual rate of pay include your specific skills, years of experience and other factors.

You may be eligible to participate in the Company's Incentive Plan.

BENEFITS INFORMATION:

For information on Sysco's Benefits, please visit https://SyscoBenefits.com

External Job Posting

$10,000 Sign On Bonus!!!

What You Bring:

• CDL A
• 1-2 years of route delivery experience preferred
• Professional, safety-first mindset
• Comfortable with early morning starts and driving into NYC

Benefits That Deliver:

• Paid vacation & holidays
• Comprehensive healthcare - eligible the 1st of the month following 31 days from hire
• Retirement benefits
• Employee discount program
• Discounted Sysco stock (SYY)

JOB SUMMARY

All backhaul drivers run routes with one or more stops and are required to deliver them as assigned in the order they are designated by the Transportation Department Manager. The candidate will operate successfully in a cross-dock model picking up a loaded truck from the OPCO (operating company) nightly and driving during the night and day to our customers. The driver may be required to assist occasionally with loading-trucks, palletizing product, and performing other duties as assigned by Supervisor or Manager.

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Provide technical, customer relations, and personnel management for major programs and projects.
• Runs routes efficiently, meeting or exceeding designated route times.
• On occasions may require lifting, pushing, or moving and delivering a product that weighs 1-75 pounds, up to 100 pounds
• Verify delivery of items with customer and obtain proper signatures. Contact management for authorization when discrepancies on invoice and communicate all errors/returns.
• Calls in when a customer does not receive their entire order (shorts)
• Handles any customer complaints professionally
• Handles company equipment properly, follow written driver safety rules, and performs 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 tractor and trailer.

Valid Commercial Driver's License - Class A

Commercial Vehicle Drivers must have the 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.

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 independent 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

Physical Demands

• Frequent lifting of the product up to 50 lbs. during the shift, infrequent lifting to 80 lbs.
• Must be able to climb on and off the box of the truck
• Frequent bending, squatting, pushing, and pulling

Work Environment

Must be able to work in confined spaces

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 Affidavit 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.