Non-CDL Driver Local Delivery Truck Driver at Sysco

Louisville, Kentucky, United States

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Not SpecifiedCompensation
Entry Level & New GradExperience Level
Full TimeJob Type
UnknownVisa
Food Distribution, Logistics, TransportationIndustries

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
  • 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

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)
  • 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 picking up loaded truck from a nightly delivery at the assigned loading dock and returning 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

Truck Driving
Route Delivery
Loading Unloading
Hand Truck Operation
Palletizing
Customer Service
Product Verification
Safety Inspections
Physical Lifting
Pre-Trip Inspection

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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