CDL A Delivery Truck Driver Trainee
Sysco has immediate job openings for CDL A Delivery Truck Driver Trainees without a CDL to train to become dependable Delivery Partners. You will train for your Class-A CDL, including how to safely operate a tractor-trailer, to unload / deliver various products to an assigned route schedule, and build relationships with each customer using a positive, friendly attitude and become familiar with their operations to meet needs and expectations.
Duties and Responsibilities :
- Ability to unload product from trailer, by hand or using a hand cart, and place in designated customer storage areas
- Transporting product down ramps, stairs, or docks, in all weather conditions
- Constantly bending and twisting while loading and unloading product and retrieving items from the trailer
- Ability to verify delivery of items with customer and obtain proper signatures. Contact management for authorization when there are discrepancies on invoice and communicate all errors / returns
- Perform pre-trip and post-trip responsibilities following the Department of Transportation (DOT) regulations and Sysco policies
- Pickup, load and unload damaged goods and customer returns and complete necessary paperwork
- Complete DOT logs (electronic or manual as required), company vehicle maintenance reports, and reconcile with appropriate company representative as required
- Ability to deliver product within assigned route schedule and time windows. Immediately inform the management team of any deviations
Qualifications :
Must be 21+ years of ageMust obtain a valid CDL Permit and DOT medical certification prior to pre-employment background checkMust submit to and pass pre-employment testing (Drug Screen, Background Check)Must obtain Commercial Driver's License (CDL) within ninety (90) days of start date to remain actively employedMust have one year Distribution / Warehouse experience or other military experience in lieu ofCDL permit and DOT medical certification may be obtained during SkillBridge program for eligible participants Veterans encouraged to apply.Licenses / Certifications Required :
Driver's License with a "clean" driving record (no single DUI in the last three years and no multiple DUIs within the last seven years)
Professional Skills :
Strong communication skillsGood mathematical and arithmetic skills. Must have a winning, positive attitudePhysical Demands :
Frequently lift, push, or move product that weighs up to 100 pounds. Frequently reaching up to 72" to stack and unstack pallets
Working Conditions :
Must have schedule flexibility ~ i.e. overtime hours, working weekends and holidays, and the ability to start and end at a variety of times are all required to successfully meet customer needs.