CDL A Delivery Driver - SYGMA - Charlotte, NC

Sysco

1d • $88,000 - $120,000 • Onsite

About The Position

SYGMA Carolina is seeking Delivery Drivers to join their team. This role involves safely and efficiently transporting products from the warehouse to various customers using a tractor-trailer. The position offers a set schedule, paid training, and competitive earning potential, with top earners making over $120,000. SYGMA emphasizes teamwork and internal talent development, aiming to provide the best customer service in the industry.

Requirements

• Valid Class A Commercial Driver’s License.
• Must be insurable to operate a vehicle as a condition of initial and continued employment.
• 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.
• Ability to meet or exceed minimum productivity levels established by the Company.
• Ability to handle hazardous materials and food and restaurant items that are frozen, dry and refrigerated.
• Ability to 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.
• Ability to perform basic math functions (e.g. add, subtract, multiply, divide).
• Ability to effectively plan and organize work activities independent of direct supervision.
• Ability to solve problems.

Nice To Haves

• 1 year of tractor trailer driving experience preferred.
• Completion of a tractor trailer driving school will be accepted instead of, or in addition to a high school diploma.

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.
• 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.

Benefits

• Paid Training
• 10 Paid Holidays!
• Well Maintained Equipment – All Automatics.
• Bi-Weekly pay.
• Medical, Dental and Vision Insurance Benefits active the 1st of the month after 31 days of employment.
• 401k and Sysco Stock Purchase Plan

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: High school or GED