CDL A Delivery Driver - SYGMA - Columbus, OH

Sysco•Columbus, OH

84d•$110,000 - $150,000•Onsite

About The Position

SYGMA Columbus is seeking Delivery Drivers to join their team. This role involves safely and efficiently transporting product from the warehouse by driving a tractor trailer to various customers, and properly delivering and unloading product according to customer invoices and company standards. SYGMA offers paid training, top earning potential, and a simple formula for success: the more you drive, the more you earn. Delivery Drivers typically run 2-4 routes per week and can average $110,000 - $120,000 per year, with top earners making up to $150,000. Sysco, the global leader in foodservice distribution, operates with over 71,000 colleagues and a fleet of over 13,000 vehicles, serving more than 700,000 customer locations worldwide. They offer opportunities for personal and professional growth.

Requirements

Valid Class A Commercial Driver’s License.
Must be insurable to operate a vehicle as a condition of initial and continued employment.
High school diploma/GED/equivalent degree, plus 1 year of tractor trailer driving experience. Completion of a tractor trailer driving school will be accepted instead of, or in addition to a high school diploma.
1 year of verifiable tractor trailer driving experience required.
Knowledge of: DOT regulations; Hazmat guidelines; Safe lifting and delivery practices.
Skill in: driving over long distances, over a variety of terrains and in varying weather conditions, communicating with customers; solving problems; delivering product.
Ability to: drive a tractor-trailer unit both in the day and at night in a variety of traffic and weather conditions and remain alert and aware of surroundings; meet or exceed minimum productivity levels established by the Company; handle hazardous materials and food and restaurant items that are frozen, dry and refrigerated; operate a 3 axle tractor, 45' - 48' trailer, straight truck, on board computer, key pad and a 2 wheel hand cart; ability to read and speak the English language sufficiently to converse with the general public, to understand highway traffic signs and signals in the English language, to respond to official inquiries, and to make entries on reports and records ; perform basic math functions (e.g. add, subtract, multiply, divide); effectively plan and organize work activities independent of direct supervision; solve problems.

Nice To Haves

Food and/or beverage delivery experience a plus.

Responsibilities

Unloads product from trailer, by hand or using a hand cart down ramps, stairs, or docks, in all weather conditions and places in designated customer storage areas according to customer specifications and company standards (e.g., handling product according to preferred work methods, scanning product as it is delivered into the store).
Ensures all paperwork is completed according to established company and governmental guidelines (e.g., DOT electronic or manual logs, inspections, company vehicle maintenance reports and pre- and post-trip reports are completed accurately and submitted on a timely basis, ensures all invoices are accurate and turned in daily and all damages and shortages are reported promptly).
Ensures all food safety protocols are met according to established guidelines (e.g., proper temperatures are maintained in the delivery vehicle, product is inspected for visible damages prior to delivery, product is delivered and stored to prevent cross contamination) and maintains sanitary conditions in tractor and trailer; assists with maintaining sanitary conditions in the warehouse and yard.
Develops and establishes good relationships with customers by providing excellent and courteous service with clear communication.
Other duties as assigned by Management.