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The starting base pay rate is $20.35 per hour. The pay range provided is not indicative of Sysco’s actual pay range but is merely algorithmic and provided for generalized comparison, with factors like skills, location, and experience affecting the rate.
This is not a remote position; it requires running daily routes with frequent stops in the Nashville area (Zip Code: 37210), loading/unloading product, and operating a truck in various traffic and weather conditions.
Required qualifications include a High School diploma or GED, one year of route delivery experience or equivalent, a valid Driver’s License, and ability to read/speak English. Key skills are operating vehicles in varied conditions, strong customer relations, problem resolution, independent work planning, and knowledge of product/inventory control.
Drivers run daily routes with frequent stops, load/unload product by hand or hand cart (up to 100 pounds), verify deliveries, handle customer complaints, and perform pre/post-trip inspections per DOT and Sysco rules, operating in a cross-dock model.
The role involves frequently lifting/pushing/moving product weighing 1-75 pounds up to 100 pounds, reaching up to 72 inches, constantly bending/twisting, and transporting product down ramps, stairs, or docks in all weather conditions.
Foodservice distribution for restaurants and healthcare
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.