Driver Trainee (CDL A Permit)- SYGMA - Danville, IL

Sysco•Sygma Illinois, IL

5d•$10 - $48•Onsite

About The Position

This role involves assisting a driver in unloading products at customer locations, adhering to customer invoices, preferred work methods, and company policies. The Driver Trainee will also attend CDL School when scheduled and may be assigned additional duties such as assisting with pre-trip inspections, coupling of equipment, routing assistance, and delivery setup at customer locations. The position requires learning the current bid route and assisting with route paperwork, all while working safely and following company procedures. The goal is to develop good customer relationships through excellent and courteous service.

Requirements

High school diploma/GED or the equivalent in work experience is necessary.
Must be able to read and write clearly.
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.
Work is medium to heavy in nature.
Must be able to climb into trailer, lift 50 lb. boxes frequently, lift up to 75 lb. boxes occasionally, and move product on the 2-wheeler.
You must be able to communicate clearly to customers.
You must be able to read at a distance close to the eyes and at arm’s length, with or without correction.
A valid driver’s license.
CDL-A permit.

Nice To Haves

Previous food distribution and frozen food handling is preferred.
You may be required to back/direct driver through hand signals or verbal communication.

Responsibilities

Unload product according to customer specifications and SYGMA delivery procedures at customer locations.
Develops and establishes good relationships with customers by providing excellent, courteous service.
Learn route on current bid.
Assist in all aspects of route paperwork.
Works safely by following SYGMA’s Preferred Work Methods.
Attend CDL School when scheduled.
Assist the driver in the pre-trip and coupling of equipment to ensure the vehicle is safe to operate.
Assists with ensuring tandems are properly and safely locked out to meet any applicable laws for weight requirements.
Provides assistance in routing with map reading and giving directions on route.
Helps with situations involving low clearances, i.e., getting out of vehicle and directing driver under a low underpass to ensure proper clearance.
Assisting with delivery set up at the customer location. This includes all three compartments of the trailer, and requires directing the driver to ensure the proper set up is attained safely.
Assist driver in backing situations by getting out of the truck and watching for hazards, communicate using hand signals and or verbal communication.