CDL A Delivery Driver - SYGMA- Kansas City

Sysco•Kansas City, MO

3d•$95,000 - $120,000•Onsite

About The Position

SYGMA Kansas City is seeking Delivery Drivers to join their team. This role involves safely and efficiently transporting products from the warehouse by driving a tractor trailer to various customers, and properly delivering and unloading products according to customer invoices and company standards. The company emphasizes teamwork, developing internal talent, and offers paid training and top earning potential. Drivers typically run 3-4 routes per week, are out no more than 42 hours, and have an average annual earning potential of $95,000, with top earners making up to $120,000 per year. The equipment is highly maintained and consists of automatic transmissions. This is an overnight delivery position with evening dispatch, Sunday through Friday.

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 preferred.
Completion of a tractor trailer driving school will be accepted instead of, or in addition to a high school diploma.
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 products.
Ability to: drive a tractor-trailer unit both in the day and at night, 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
perform basic math functions (e.g. add, subtract, multiply, divide); effectively plan and organize work activities independent of direct supervision; solve problems.
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

Nice To Haves

1 year of tractor trailer driving experience preferred.

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.