Bix Produce Special Driver - Fargo at Sysco

Fargo, North Dakota, United States

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Not SpecifiedCompensation

Entry Level & New GradExperience Level

Full TimeJob Type

UnknownVisa

Food Distribution, Produce, LogisticsIndustries

Requirements

High School diploma, GED, or equivalent
One year route delivery experience or applicable background driving a straight truck
Valid Driver’s License
Must be able to read and understand English
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

Responsibilities

Run 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; call in when customer does not receive their entire order (shorts)
Handle any customer complaints professionally
Handle company equipment properly, follow written driver safety rules, and perform pre-trip inspection
Perform pre-trip and post-trip responsibilities in accordance with Department of Transportation (DOT) regulations and Sysco policies and procedures
Operate successfully in a cross dock model: pick up 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

Skills

Key technologies and capabilities for this role

Route DrivingHand Truck OperationManual UnloadingProduct LiftingPallet StackingDelivery VerificationCustomer ServicePre-trip InspectionSafety Compliance

Questions & Answers

Common questions about this position

What is the salary range for the Bix Produce Special Driver position?

The pay range provided is not indicative of Sysco’s actual pay range but is merely algorithmic and provided for generalized comparison. Factors that may be used to determine rate of pay include specific skills, work location, work experience and other individualized factors.

Is this driver position remote or does it require travel?

This is a full-time on-site role running daily routes with frequent stops in the Fargo area, involving no travel percentage. Drivers operate in a cross dock model picking up and returning trucks locally.

What skills and qualifications are required for this driver role?

Required qualifications include a High School or GED, one year route delivery experience or applicable background driving a straight truck, valid Driver’s License, and ability to read and understand English. Key skills are operating vehicles in various traffic and weather conditions, strong customer relations and problem resolution, planning work independently, and performing simple arithmetic.

What is the work environment like for this driver position?

The role involves physically demanding work running daily routes, frequently lifting 1-75 pounds up to 100 pounds, unloading product by hand or hand cart in all weather conditions, down ramps, stairs, or docks, while handling customer interactions professionally.

What makes a strong candidate for the Bix Produce Special Driver role?

Strong candidates have one year of route delivery experience driving a straight truck, a valid Driver’s License, physical ability to lift up to 100 pounds, and skills in customer relations, independent work planning, and safe equipment handling.

Sysco

Foodservice distribution for restaurants and healthcare

About Sysco

Sysco Corporation specializes in foodservice distribution, primarily serving restaurants, healthcare facilities, and educational institutions. The company offers a variety of products and services, including food items, kitchen equipment, and marketing support, tailored to meet the specific needs of its clients. Sysco differentiates itself from competitors by providing comprehensive solutions, such as the "Restaurants Rising Toolkit" during the COVID-19 pandemic, which helps restaurants adapt to new dining trends. The goal of Sysco is to make running a restaurant easier and more profitable for its clients.

Houston, TexasHeadquarters

1970Year Founded

IPOCompany Stage

Food & AgricultureIndustries

Benefits

Health Insurance

401(k) Retirement Plan

401(k) Company Match

Professional Development Budget

Performance Bonus

Risks

Increased competition from tech-driven solutions could impact Sysco's market share.

Reliance on partnerships for technology advancements may pose risks if results are unmet.

Socially responsible investing trends may pressure Sysco to improve ESG standards.

Differentiation

Sysco offers comprehensive B2B solutions, including food products, equipment, and marketing services.

The company provides flexible payment options and waives delivery minimums for scheduled deliveries.

Sysco's 'Restaurants Rising Toolkit' supports restaurants adapting to new dining trends.

Upsides

Sysco can capitalize on the demand for plant-based and alternative protein products.

The rise of ghost kitchens offers Sysco opportunities for specialized supply chain solutions.

Digital transformation in foodservice allows Sysco to enhance service offerings and engagement.

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