Local CDL Delivery Truck Driver at Sysco

Boardman, Ohio, United States

Sysco Logo
$58,000 – $75,000Compensation
Junior (1 to 2 years)Experience Level
Full TimeJob Type
UnknownVisa
Food Wholesale, Fresh Produce, LogisticsIndustries

Requirements

  • High School diploma, GED, or equivalent
  • One year route delivery experience or applicable background driving a straight truck
  • Valid Commercial Driver’s License – Class B (Class A preferred)
  • Ability to read and speak the English language 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 operate vehicle in a variety of traffic and weather conditions
  • Ability to meet or exceed minimum productivity levels established by the Company
  • Ability to meet or exceed established cases per error goals
  • Strong customer relations and problem resolution skills
  • Ability to effectively plan and organize work activities independent of direct supervision
  • Ability to 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
  • Ability to touch freight, load packages onto hand trucks, and unload product at each stop

Responsibilities

  • Run daily routes with frequent stops efficiently, meeting or exceeding designated route times
  • Load packages onto hand trucks and unload product from trailer by hand or using a hand cart at each stop on the assigned route in the order designated by the Transportation Department Manager, placing product in designated customer storage areas (may include transporting down ramps, stairs, or docks in all weather conditions)
  • Work away from OpCo at a designated domiciled location closer to the customer marketplace
  • Cross-dock model: pick uploaded trucks from a nightly delivery at the assigned loading dock and return the empty truck to the assigned lot at the end of the route
  • Occasionally assist with loading trucks, palletizing product, and performing other duties as assigned by Supervisor or Manager
  • Provide technical, customer relations, and personnel management for major programs and projects
  • 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 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
  • Organize a truck and make deliveries efficiently
  • Check whether a truck is operating well enough to perform the route

Skills

CDL-A
CDL-B
Box Truck Driving
Touch Freight
Customer Service
Hand Truck Operation
Product Unloading
Cross-Dock Picking
Palletizing
Route Driving

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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