Non CDL Local Delivery Truck Driver

FreshPoint, Inc.; Hartford (CT); On-site; USD 42,000 - 66,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid vacation

Healthcare

Retirement benefits

Employee discounts

Sysco stock discount

Job summary

FreshPoint, Inc. in Hartford, CT is seeking an early-morning delivery driver to run daily routes, unload at customer sites, and return home the same day.

You will load packages onto hand trucks, manage loads, and maintain safe driving practices in all weather conditions. Qualifications include a valid driver's license, 1–2 years of route delivery experience preferred, and the ability to read and understand English.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or GED required.
• Valid driver’s license required.
• One year route delivery experience preferred.
• Must read and understand English.

Responsibilities

• Runs routes efficiently, meeting or exceeding designated route times.
• Unload product from trailer using hand cart and place in designated customer storage areas.
• Frequently lift, push, or move product weighing 1–75 pounds, up to 100 pounds.
• Verify delivery of items with customer and obtain proper signatures; contact management for discrepancies.
• Handle customer complaints professionally.
• Perform pre-trip and post-trip inspections per DOT regulations and Sysco policies.

Skills

Delivery driver

Safety-first mindset

Customer service

Early morning shifts

English literacy

Education

HS Diploma or GED

Job description

Hartford, CT 06114

WALK IN WEDNESDAYS
9:00AM - 4:00PM

105 Reserve Rd

Hartford, CT 06114

Early Morning Routes: Start times are around 12AM depending on your assigned route.

Flexible Route Lengths: Work approximately 8–12 hours per shift, depending on your route.

Home Daily: Hit the road, complete your route, and get home the same day.

What You Bring

• Valid License
• 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)

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 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