About The Position
Assist the driver in unloading of product at customer locations according to customer invoices, Preferred Work Methods and company policies.
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
Nice To Haves
- Previous food distribution and frozen food handling is preferred.
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.
- 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.
Benefits
- For information on Sysco’s Benefits, please visit https://SyscoBenefits.com
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
Number of Employees
5,001-10,000 employees
