HazMat Retail Driver - CDL(B)
Republic ServicesSalary not specified
Not SpecifiedCompensation
Junior (1 to 2 years)Experience Level
Full TimeJob Type
UnknownVisa
Food Distribution, Logistics, TransportationIndustries
Requirements
- 21+ years of age
- Valid Class A Commercial Driver License (CDL) with a clean driving record
- Ability to read and speak English sufficiently to converse with the general public, understand highway traffic signs and signals, respond to official inquiries, and make entries on reports and records
- Ability to touch freight, lift, push, or move product weighing an average of 40-60 pounds and as much as 100 pounds repeatedly; 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
- Flexibility for overtime, weekends, and holidays as business needs require
- Submit to a pre-employment background check and drug screen
- Preferred: 1 year customer delivery experience
- Preferred: 6 months hand cart/hand truck experience
- Preferred: 6 months Food and Beverage experience
- Preferred: 2 years consistent work history
Responsibilities
- Run daily routes with frequent stops efficiently, meeting or exceeding designated route times
- Load packages onto hand trucks and unload product at each stop on the assigned route in the order designated by the Transportation Department Manager
- Operate in a cross-dock model: pick up a loaded truck from a nightly delivery at the assigned loading dock and return the empty truck to the assigned lot at the end of the route
- 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)
- Verify delivery of items with customer and obtain proper signatures; contact management for authorization when discrepancies are on invoices; communicate all errors/returns
- Call in when a customer does not receive their entire order (shorts)
- Handle any customer complaints professionally
- Handle company equipment properly, follow written driver safety rules, and perform a pre-trip inspection
- Perform pre-trip and post-trip responsibilities in accordance with Department of Transportation (DOT) regulations and Sysco policies and procedures
- Occasionally assist with loading trucks, palletizing product, and performing other duties as assigned by Supervisor or Manager
Skills
Key technologies and capabilities for this role
Questions & Answers
Common questions about this position
What is the pay rate for this CDLA Local Delivery Driver position?
The pay is $26.00 per hour, with the actual rate determined by factors like specific skills, years of experience, and other factors in compliance with state laws.
Is this a remote position or does it require being on-site?
This is not a remote position; it requires running daily local routes with frequent stops, loading and unloading product using hand trucks, and operating in a cross-dock model at assigned docks and lots.
What are the minimum qualifications for this driver role?
Candidates must be 21+ years of age, submit to a pre-employment background check and drug screen, and hold a valid CDLA license to drive.
Where can I find information about Sysco's benefits for this position?
For information on Sysco’s Benefits, please visit https://SyscoBenefits.com.
What physical abilities are needed for this delivery driver job?
The role requires frequently lifting, pushing, or moving product weighing 1-75 pounds up to 100 pounds, reaching up to 72 inches, constantly bending and twisting, and working in all weather conditions while unloading via hand cart, ramps, stairs, or docks.
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
