CDL A Local Delivery Truck Driver

Sysco • Atlanta, GA

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About The Position

Sysco has immediate openings for dependable local CDL A Delivery Truck Drivers to safely and efficiently operate a tractor-trailer and manually unload and deliver products—including meats, produce, frozen foods, groceries, dry goods, and supplies—to customer locations on an assigned route schedule. Drivers build customer relationships through a positive, friendly attitude and become familiar with customers’ operations to meet their needs and expectations. Most Driver Trainees have daily routes and are home nightly.

Applicants must be at least 21 years old, pass employment testing, and hold a valid Class A Commercial Driver License with a driving record that meets company insurability standards. Drivers must be able to communicate in English as required for commercial vehicle driving. The role involves touch freight and may require repeatedly lifting, pushing, or moving products weighing an average of 40–60 pounds and up to 100 pounds. Overtime, weekends, and holidays may be required as business needs dictate.

Applicants must be authorized to work in the United States. Sysco is an Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action employer.

Requirements

• At least 21 years of age.
• Pass employment testing.
• Valid Class A Commercial Driver License (CDL) and a driving record that meets company insurability standards.
• Ability to read and speak English sufficiently to converse with the general public, understand highway traffic signs and signals, respond to official inquiries, and make entries on reports and records.
• Ability to repeatedly lift, push, or move products weighing an average of 40–60 pounds and up to 100 pounds.
• Flexibility to work overtime, weekends, and holidays as business needs require.

Nice To Haves

• 1 year of customer delivery experience.
• 6 months of hand cart or hand truck experience.
• 6 months of Food and Beverage experience.
• 2 years of consistent work history.

Responsibilities

• Safely and efficiently operate a tractor-trailer.
• Manually unload and deliver various products to customer locations on an assigned route schedule.
• Build relationships with customers using a positive, friendly attitude.
• Become familiar with customers’ operations to meet their needs and expectations.

Benefits

• Excellent pay, including productivity incentives.
• Paid vacation and holidays.
• Ongoing job skills and leadership development training.
• Career growth opportunities and promotion from within.
• 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.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed