Driver Trainee (CDL-A Permit) - SYGMA - Denver
About The Position
The Driver Trainee assists a driver with unloading products at customer locations according to customer invoices, customer specifications, SYGMA delivery procedures, Preferred Work Methods, and company policies. The trainee develops good customer relationships through courteous service, learns the current bid route, assists with route paperwork, works safely, and attends CDL school when scheduled. Other duties may be assigned by management. Additional assignments may include helping with pre-trip inspections and coupling equipment; checking that trailer tandems are safely locked out for applicable weight requirements; assisting with route navigation and directions; helping the driver safely navigate low clearances; assisting with trailer compartment setup at customer locations; and spotting the driver during backing maneuvers using hand signals or verbal communication. Work takes place both indoors and outdoors, with protection from weather indoors but exposure to temperature changes. The role involves varying road conditions and mechanical and electrical hazards. Work is medium to heavy in nature, with approximately half the day spent sitting in a tractor/trailer unit. The position uses a two-wheeled dolly and a pallet jack.
Requirements
- High school diploma, GED, or equivalent work experience.
- Ability to read and write clearly.
- Ability to read and speak English sufficiently to converse with the public, understand highway traffic signs and signals, respond to official inquiries, and make entries on reports and records.
- Ability to climb into a trailer.
- Ability to lift 50-pound boxes frequently and boxes up to 75 pounds occasionally, and to move product on a two-wheeled dolly.
- Ability to communicate clearly with customers.
- Ability to read at close range and at arm’s length, with or without correction.
- Valid driver’s license.
- CDL-A permit.
Nice To Haves
- Previous food distribution experience.
- Previous frozen food handling experience.
Responsibilities
- Unload products at customer locations according to customer specifications, delivery procedures, and invoices.
- Provide courteous service and develop good relationships with customers.
- Learn the route on the current bid.
- Assist with route paperwork.
- Follow SYGMA Preferred Work Methods and work safely.
- Attend CDL school when scheduled.
- Assist with pre-trip inspections and coupling equipment to help ensure the vehicle is safe to operate.
- Help ensure trailer tandems are safely locked out to comply with applicable weight requirements.
- Assist with route navigation by reading maps and giving directions.
- Help the driver navigate low clearances by getting out of the vehicle and directing the driver when needed.
- Assist with delivery setup at customer locations, including all three trailer compartments.
- Spot the driver during backing situations, watching for hazards and communicating with hand signals or verbally.
- Perform other duties as assigned by management or a supervisor.
Benefits
- May be eligible to participate in the Company's Incentive Plan.
- Benefits information is available at SyscoBenefits.com.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
