Non CDL Local Delivery Driver

Sysco Northeast Rdc; Swedesboro (NJ); On-site; USD 10,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking dedicated drivers to join their team in Swedesboro. This role involves running daily routes with frequent stops, loading and unloading products, and ensuring customer satisfaction. Candidates should possess strong customer relations skills and be able to operate vehicles under various conditions. The position emphasizes efficiency, safety, and effective communication. If you're looking for an opportunity that combines physical activity with customer interaction, this could be the perfect fit for you. Join a company that values its employees and offers a dynamic work environment!

Qualifications

• One-year route delivery experience or applicable background driving a straight truck.
• Valid Commercial Driver’s License preferred.

Responsibilities

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

Skills

Customer relations

Problem resolution

Vehicle operation

Time management

Communication

Adaptability

Education

High School or GED

Job description

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 they are 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 return the empty truck back to the assigned lot at the end of the route. 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.
• Run routes efficiently, meeting or exceeding designated route times.
• Unload product from trailer, by hand or using a hand cart, and place 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 are on invoices. Communicate all errors/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 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.

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.