CDL B Local Delivery Truck Driver

Sysco•Hilo, HI

5d•Onsite

About The Position

This is a local delivery position responsible for driving a tractor-trailer to deliver and unload products for Sysco customers. The driver provides customer service while complying with state and Department of Transportation (DOT) regulations and Sysco safety practices. The role requires overtime, weekends and holidays, and various early-morning start times to meet customer needs. Drivers deliver products on assigned routes, unload and place goods in customer storage areas, verify deliveries, collect payment when required, and handle damaged goods and returns. The position also includes completing vehicle inspections, DOT logs and maintenance reports; safely operating assigned equipment; and maintaining sanitary conditions in the tractor, trailer, warehouse and yard. Drivers attend required company meetings and may perform other assigned duties. Sysco is a global foodservice distribution company. The company describes opportunities for colleagues to grow personally and professionally and contribute to its organization and customer service.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED.
Two years of local food or beverage delivery experience.
Experience with pallet breakdown and hand-cart delivery.
At least 21 years of age.
Valid Class B Commercial Driver’s License and a driving record meeting company insurability standards.
One year of commercial driving experience. For internal associates, or when market conditions warrant, Sysco may accept completion of its Entry-Level Driver Training Program within the first 12 weeks of employment instead.
Pass employment testing.
Ability to read and speak English sufficiently to communicate with the public, understand highway traffic signs and signals, respond to official inquiries, and complete reports and records.
Ability to operate a vehicle in varied traffic and weather conditions.
Ability to meet or exceed company productivity levels and established cases-per-error goals.
Strong customer-relations and problem-resolution skills.
Ability to plan and organize work independently of direct supervision.
Ability to develop working knowledge of products and inventory-control techniques and procedures.
Ability to maintain communication with other departments regarding routing, safety and customer relations.
Ability to read, write and communicate in English as needed for the job and safety regulations.
Basic math skills, including addition, subtraction, multiplication and division.
Ability to frequently lift, push or move products weighing 1–75 pounds and up to 100 pounds; frequently reach up to 72 inches; and constantly bend and twist while loading and unloading.

Responsibilities

Deliver products within the assigned route schedule and time windows, and promptly notify management of deviations.
Unload products by hand or with a hand cart and place them in designated customer storage areas, including transporting products down ramps, stairs or docks in varying weather conditions.
Verify deliveries with customers, obtain signatures, report invoice discrepancies, and communicate errors and returns to management.
Collect cash or checks where required.
Pick up, load and unload damaged goods and customer returns, and complete the required paperwork.
Perform pre-trip and post-trip duties in accordance with DOT regulations and Sysco policies and procedures.
Perform tractor-trailer coupling procedures as needed.
Complete DOT logs, vehicle maintenance reports and required reconciliations with company representatives.
Follow SyscoSafe work methods and promptly advise a supervisor of unsafe conditions.
Maintain sanitary conditions in the tractor and trailer and help maintain sanitary conditions in the warehouse and yard.
Maintain and safely operate assigned equipment, including hand carts, pallets, load bars and personal protective equipment.
Attend required company meetings and perform other duties as assigned.