CDLA Local Delivery Driver at Sysco

Fresno, California, United States

Sysco Logo
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/move 1-75 pounds up to 100 pounds; reach up to 72” to stack/unstack pallets and hand carts; constantly bend and twist
  • Flexibility for overtime, weekends, and holidays as business needs require
  • Submit to 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
  • Operate in a cross-dock model: pick up loaded truck from nightly delivery at assigned loading dock and return empty truck to assigned lot at end of route
  • Load packages onto hand trucks and unload product at each stop in designated order
  • Place unloaded product in designated customer storage areas, including transporting down ramps, stairs, or docks in all weather conditions
  • Verify delivery of items with customer, obtain proper signatures, contact management for invoice discrepancies, and communicate all errors/returns
  • Call in when customer does not receive entire order (shorts)
  • Handle customer complaints professionally
  • Handle company equipment properly, follow written driver safety rules, perform pre-trip inspections, and complete pre-trip and post-trip responsibilities per DOT regulations and Sysco policies
  • Occasionally assist with loading trucks, palletizing product, and other duties as assigned by Supervisor or Manager

Skills

CDL-A
Truck Driving
Local Delivery
Hand Truck Operation
Product Unloading
Palletizing
Route Management
Cross-Dock Operations

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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