CDL A Local Delivery Truck Driver

Sysco•Valdosta, GA

1d•Onsite

About The Position

Sysco has immediate job openings for dependable local CDL A Delivery Truck Drivers. This role involves safely and efficiently operating a tractor-trailer and manually unloading/delivering various products such as meats, produce, frozen foods, groceries, dry goods, and supplies to customer locations on an assigned route schedule. Drivers are expected to build relationships with customers through a positive, friendly attitude and become familiar with their operations to meet their needs and expectations. Sysco is the global leader in foodservice distribution, operating approximately 333 distribution facilities worldwide and serving over 700,000 customer locations with more than 71,000 colleagues. The company offers opportunities for personal and professional growth, contributing to a dynamic organization, and serving others. Sysco sells, markets, and distributes food products to restaurants, healthcare and educational facilities, lodging establishments, and other customers, also providing equipment and supplies for the foodservice and hospitality industries. For fiscal year 2022, the company generated sales of more than $68 billion.

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 lift, push or move product weighing an average of 40-60 pounds and as much as 100 pounds repeatedly (touch freight)
Flexibility to work overtime as required, weekends and holidays as business needs require

Nice To Haves

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

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 a positive, friendly attitude and become familiar with their operations to meet needs and expectations