CDL Driver Academy Trainee (Non-CDL)

Sysco•Kent, WA

4d•Onsite

About The Position

Sysco has immediate job openings for CDL A Delivery Truck Driver Trainees without a CDL to train to become dependable Delivery Partners. You will train for your Class-A CDL, including how to safely operate a tractor-trailer, to unload/deliver various products to an assigned route schedule, and build relationships with each customer using a positive, friendly attitude and become familiar with their operations to meet needs and expectations.

Requirements

Must be 21+ years of age
Valid driver’s license with a driving record that meets company insurability standards.
Must submit to and pass pre-employment testing
Must obtain Commercial Driver’s License (CDL) within ninety (90) days of start date to remain actively employed
Must have one year Distribution/Warehouse experience or other military experience in lieu of CDL permit and DOT medical certification may be obtained during SkillBridge program for eligible participants
Applicants must be currently authorized to work in the United States.

Nice To Haves

Veterans encouraged to apply.

Responsibilities

Ability to unload product from trailer, by hand or using a hand cart, and place in designated customer storage areas
Transporting product down ramps, stairs, or docks, in all weather conditions
Constantly bending and twisting while loading and unloading product and retrieving items from the trailer
Ability to verify delivery of items with customer and obtain proper signatures.
Contact management for authorization when there are discrepancies on invoice and communicate all errors/returns
Perform pre-trip and post-trip responsibilities following the Department of Transportation (DOT) regulations and Sysco policies
Pickup, load and unload damaged goods and customer returns and complete necessary paperwork
Complete DOT logs (electronic or manual as required), company vehicle maintenance reports, and reconcile with appropriate company representative as required
Ability to deliver product within assigned route schedule and time windows.
Immediately inform the management team of any deviations