CDL A Local Delivery Truck Driver

Sysco•Denver, CO

6d•$24 - $29

About The Position

The CDL A Local Delivery Truck Driver runs daily routes with frequent stops, loading packages onto hand trucks and unloading products at each customer stop in the sequence designated by the Transportation Department Manager. The driver operates in a cross-dock model, picking up a loaded truck from a nightly delivery at the assigned loading dock and returning the empty truck to the assigned lot at the end of the route. The role may also involve assisting with truck loading, palletizing products, and other duties assigned by a supervisor or manager. Drivers are expected to operate routes efficiently and meet or exceed designated route times. They deliver products to customer storage areas, verify deliveries and obtain signatures, report discrepancies, shortages, errors, and returns, and handle customer complaints professionally. The position requires safe handling of company equipment and compliance with DOT regulations and Sysco safety policies, including pre-trip and post-trip inspections.

Requirements

At least 21 years of age.
Pass employment screening.
Valid Class A Commercial Driver License (CDL) and a driving record that meets the company's minimum standard.
Ability to read and speak English sufficiently to converse with the general public, understand highway traffic signs and signals, respond to official inquiries, and complete reports and records.
Ability to perform touch-freight duties, including repeatedly lifting, pushing, or moving products averaging 40–60 pounds and weighing as much as 100 pounds.
Flexibility to work overtime, weekends, and holidays as business needs require.

Nice To Haves

One year of customer delivery experience.
Six months of hand cart or hand truck experience.
Six months of food and beverage experience.
Two years of consistent work history.

Responsibilities

Run assigned routes efficiently, meeting or exceeding designated route times.
Load packages onto hand trucks and unload products at customer stops in the designated order.
Transport products to designated customer storage areas, including down ramps, stairs, or docks and in all weather conditions.
Verify deliveries with customers and obtain proper signatures.
Contact management for authorization when invoice discrepancies arise, and communicate errors and returns.
Report when a customer does not receive the entire order.
Handle customer complaints professionally.
Operate and care for company equipment properly and follow written driver safety rules.
Perform pre-trip and post-trip responsibilities in accordance with DOT regulations and Sysco policies and procedures.
Occasionally assist with truck loading, palletizing products, and other duties assigned by a supervisor or manager.