CDL A Local Delivery Truck Driver

Sysco•Columbia, KS

9h•$32•Onsite

About The Position

Sysco has immediate job openings for dependable local CDL A Delivery Truck Drivers to safely and efficiently operate a tractor-trailer and manually unload/deliver various products (meats, produce, frozen foods, groceries, dry goods, supplies, etc.) to customer locations on an assigned route schedule. Our truck drivers build relationships with each customer using their positive, friendly attitude and become familiar with their operations to meet needs and expectations. Sysco is the global leader in foodservice distribution, with over 71,000 colleagues and a fleet of over 13,000 vehicles, operating approximately 333 distribution facilities worldwide and serving more than 700,000 customer locations. The company offers its colleagues the opportunity to grow personally and professionally, to contribute to the success of a dynamic organization, and to serve others in a manner that exceeds their expectations.

Requirements

21+ years of age
Pass employment testing
Valid Class A Commercial Driver License (CDL) with a driving record that meets company insurability standards
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 touch freight – may need to lift, push or move product weighing an average of 40-60 pounds and as much as 100 pounds repeatedly
Flexibility – overtime as required, weekends and holidays as business needs require

Nice To Haves

1 year customer delivery experience preferred
6 months hand cart/hand truck experience preferred
6 months Food and Beverage experience preferred
2 years consistent work history preferred

Responsibilities

Safely and efficiently operate a tractor-trailer
Manually unload/deliver various products (meats, produce, frozen foods, groceries, dry goods, supplies, etc.) to customer locations on an assigned route schedule
Build relationships with each customer using their positive, friendly attitude and become familiar with their operations to meet needs and expectations

Benefits

Excellent pay, including productivity incentives
Most Driver Trainees have daily routes and are home nightly
Paid vacation and holidays
Ongoing job skills and leadership development training
Career growth opportunities – we promote from within!
New hires are eligible first day of the month following or coinciding with 31 days from date of hire
Comprehensive healthcare benefits
Generous retirement benefits
Employee discount programs
Service recognition and employee rewards
Discounts on Sysco stock (SYY)
Referral programs
Safety programs
Tuition reimbursement
Uniforms
More benefits, too many to name