Non-CDL Local Delivery Truck Driver

Sysco; Fremont (CA); On-site; USD 52,000 - 76,000; Full time

Job summary

Sysco is seeking a driver in California to manage daily routes, load/unload products, and ensure accurate deliveries with customer sign-offs.

The role requires at least 1 year of route delivery experience, a valid CDL preferred, and good English communication. You may assist with loading, palletizing, and related duties as needed, while following DOT safety rules and Sysco policies.

Qualifications

• High School or GED or equivalent.
• One-year route delivery experience or driving a straight truck.
• Valid Commercial Driver’s License preferred.
• CDL holder designation may affect duties under DOT regulations.
• Must be able to read and speak English sufficiently.

Responsibilities

• Provide technical, customer relations, and personnel management for major programs and projects.
• Runs routes efficiently, meeting or exceeding designated route times.
• Unload product from trailer by hand or hand cart to designated storage areas.
• Frequent lifting and moving of product up to 75 pounds, with stacking of pallets.
• Verify delivery with customer and obtain proper signatures.
• Communicate all invoice discrepancies to management.
• Handle shorts reports and customer complaints professionally.
• Perform pre-trip and post-trip inspections per DOT and Sysco policy.

Skills

Customer relations

Problem solving

Communication

Planning & organizing

Arithmetic

Safety awareness

Adaptability

Teamwork

Attention to detail

Education

High School or GED or equivalent

Job description

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.
• Runs 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.
• 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 straight truck
• Valid Commercial Driver’s License preferred
• 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.
• Important Notice for CDL Holders: If you hold a valid Class A or B Commercial Driver’s License (CDL), you will be designated as a CDL driver for Sysco, regardless of the specific position for which you are applying. As a result, this classification may affect your job responsibilities and will subject you to compliance requirements under Department of Transportation (DOT) regulations — including participation in the DOT Drug and Alcohol Random Testing Program. Candidates must have: Be 21 years or older No drug or alcohol violations within the past 3 years No open violations listed in the FMCSA Drug and Alcohol Clearinghouse

• 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

Important Notice for CDL Holders:
If you hold a valid Class A or B Commercial Driver’s License (CDL), you will be designated as a CDL driver for Sysco, regardless of the specific position for which you are applying.

As a result, this classification may affect your job responsibilities and will subject you to compliance requirements under Department of Transportation (DOT) regulations — including participation in the DOT Drug and Alcohol Random Testing Program.

Candidates must have:
Be 21 years or older
No drug or alcohol violations within the past 3 years
No open violations listed in the FMCSA Drug and Alcohol Clearinghouse