Driver Trainee (CDL-A Permit) - SYGMA - Denver

Sysco•Denver, CO

2d•Onsite

About The Position

Sysco is the global leader in foodservice distribution. With over 71,000 colleagues and a fleet of over 13,000 vehicles, Sysco operates approximately 333 distribution facilities worldwide and serves more than 700,000 customer locations. We offer our colleagues the opportunity to grow personally and professionally, to contribute to the success of a dynamic organization, and to serve others in a manner that exceeds their expectations. We’re looking for talented, hard-working individuals to join our team. Come grow with us and let us show you why Sysco is at the heart of food and service. Sysco is the global leader in selling, marketing and distributing food products to restaurants, healthcare and educational facilities, lodging establishments and other customers who prepare meals away from home. Its family of products also includes equipment and supplies for the foodservice and hospitality industries. With more than 71,000 colleagues, the company operates 333 distribution facilities worldwide and serves approximately 700,000 customer locations. For fiscal year 2022 that ended July 2, 2022, the company generated sales of more than $68 billion. Information about our Sustainability program, including Sysco’s 2022 Sustainability Report and 2022 Diversity, Equity & Inclusion Report, can be found at www.sysco.com.

Requirements

High school diploma/GED or the equivalent in work experience is necessary.
You must be able to read and write clearly.
Commercial Vehicle Drivers must have the 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.
A valid driver’s license, CDL-A permit
Applicants must be currently authorized to work in the United States.

Nice To Haves

Previous food distribution and frozen food handling is preferred.

Responsibilities

Assist the driver in unloading of product at customer locations according to customer invoices, Preferred Work Methods and company policies.
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.
Other duties as assigned by Management.
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.