Class A Driver - SYGMA - Pasco, Wa.

Sysco•Pasco, WA

19h•$10 - $48•Onsite

About The Position

The Class A Driver safely and efficiently transports products from the warehouse to customers using a tractor-trailer, then delivers and unloads products according to customer invoices, assigned routes, and company standards. The role also handles returns and backhauls, completes required vehicle and delivery documentation, follows food safety and sanitation protocols, and provides courteous customer service. Drivers work an overnight schedule and may work weekends, holidays, overtime, on-call shifts, and varying start times to meet customer needs.

Requirements

High school diploma, GED, or equivalent degree; completion of a tractor-trailer driving school may be accepted instead of or in addition to this education.
Valid Class A Commercial Driver’s License.
Must be insurable to operate a vehicle as a condition of initial and continued employment.
Commercial vehicle drivers must be able to read and speak English sufficiently to converse with the public, understand highway signs and signals, respond to official inquiries, and complete reports and records.
Knowledge of DOT regulations, Hazmat guidelines, and safe lifting and delivery practices.
Ability to drive long distances across varied terrain and weather conditions; communicate with customers; solve problems; and deliver products.
Ability to operate a tractor-trailer by day and night in varied traffic and weather conditions while remaining alert.
Ability to meet or exceed company productivity requirements and handle hazardous materials and frozen, dry, and refrigerated food and restaurant items.
Ability to operate a three-axle tractor, 45- to 48-foot trailer, straight truck, onboard computer, keypad, and two-wheel hand cart.
Ability to read, write, and communicate in English for job duties and safety requirements; perform basic math; and plan and organize work independently.

Nice To Haves

One year of tractor-trailer driving experience is preferred.

Responsibilities

Transport products safely from the warehouse to customer locations and deliver them on time according to the assigned route.
Unload products by hand or with a hand cart, using ramps, stairs, or docks, and place them in designated storage areas according to customer specifications and company standards.
Pick up, load, and unload damaged goods and customer returns, and transport them to the SYGMA warehouse.
Complete and submit required paperwork accurately and on time, including DOT logs, vehicle inspections and maintenance reports, pre- and post-trip reports, invoices, and damage or shortage reports.
Follow food safety protocols, maintain proper delivery vehicle temperatures, inspect products for visible damage, prevent cross-contamination, and maintain sanitary conditions in the tractor and trailer; assist with sanitation in the warehouse and yard.
Follow preferred work methods and promptly advise management of unsafe conditions.
Maintain and safely operate assigned equipment, including hand carts, pallets, load bars, SLS units, and personal protective equipment.
Build and maintain good customer relationships through courteous service and clear communication.
Communicate route deviations, trailer or loading issues, and customer or product issues to management.
Transport products picked up through backhauls and line hauls, verifying they are correct and delivered on time according to company standards.
Work the assigned schedule and outside the usual schedule as needed to meet customer needs, maintain regular and predictable attendance, and perform other duties assigned by management.