Non CDL Local Delivery Truck Driver

FHLB Des Moines; Connecticut; Hybrid; USD 27,000 - 39,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid vacation & holidays

Comprehensive healthcare

Retirement benefits

Employee discount program

Discounted Sysco stock

Job summary

US1225 FreshPoint Connecticut, LLC is seeking a delivery driver to run nightly routes for Sysco’s Connecticut operations. Start times range from 12 am to 4 am, with 8–12 hour shifts, Tuesday through Saturday, and Sundays/Mondays off.

You will load/unload, verify deliveries, and maintain customer relations on the route. Requirements include 1 year of route delivery experience, a High School diploma or GED, and the ability to read and understand English.

Qualifications

• One year route delivery experience.
• High School diploma or GED or equivalent.
• Must read and understand English.
• Valid Driver's License.

Responsibilities

• Runs routes efficiently and meets designated times.
• Unload product from trailer and place in customer storage areas.
• Transport products on ramps, stairs, or docks in all weather.
• Verify deliveries with customers and obtain signatures.
• Communicate discrepancies to management and handle returns.

Skills

Customer relations

Problem solving

Route planning

Inventory control

Money handling

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Job description

Company: US1225 FreshPoint Connecticut, LLC Sales Territory: None Zip Code: 06114 Travel Percentage: 0 Compensation Range: $24.00 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 Pay Rate: $24.00/hr Work Schedule: Start times are between 12 am and 4am, depending on your route. Work between 8 and 12 hours a day. The schedule is Tuesday-Saturday. Sunday and Monday off.

• Must be available to work on Saturdays.
• 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)

Position Purpose:

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. Candidate will operate successfully in a cross dock model picking up loaded truck from a nightly delivery at f the assigned loading dock and returning 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.

Primary Responsibilities:

• Runs routes efficiently, meeting or exceeding designated route times
• Unload product from trailer, by hand or using 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 on invoice and communicate all errors/returns.
• Calls in when customer does not receive their entire order (shorts)
• Handles any customer complaints professionally
• Handles company equipment properly, follows written driver safety rules, and performs pre-trip inspection.
• Perform pre-trip and post-trip responsibilities in accordance with Department of Transportation (DOT) regulations and Sysco policies and procedures

Education:

High School or GED or equivalent

Experience:

One year route delivery experience or applicable background driving a straight truck

Valid Driver’s License:

Must be able read and understand English.

Skills:

• Operate vehicle in a variety of traffic and weather conditions.
• Meet or exceeding 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

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:

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