Driver - SYGMA - Knoxville, TN

Sysco•Knoxville, TN

1d•Onsite

About The Position

The Driver safely and efficiently transports product from the warehouse to customers in a tractor-trailer and delivers and unloads it according to customer invoices and company standards. The role also handles customer returns and damaged goods, backhauls and line hauls, required paperwork, food safety, vehicle and equipment care, and customer service. Drivers follow assigned routes and work methods, communicate delivery or safety issues to management, and work assigned schedules with schedule adjustments as needed to meet customer needs. The position usually follows an overnight schedule. Weekends, holidays, overtime, on-call availability, and varying start times are required to meet customer needs. The work may involve varying weather conditions, wet, hot, cold, or humid environments, moving mechanical parts, confined spaces, and occasional exposure to heights or airborne particles. Physical duties include lifting product by hand, moving loads with a two-wheeled hand cart, climbing in and out of the tractor and trailer, and bending, twisting, reaching, loading, and unloading.

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.
Ability to read and speak English sufficiently to communicate with the public, understand highway traffic 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 a tractor-trailer in day and night conditions, varied traffic and weather, and remain alert and aware of surroundings.
Ability to meet or exceed company productivity levels and to plan and organize work independently of direct supervision.
Ability to handle hazardous materials and frozen, dry, and refrigerated food and restaurant items.
Ability to operate a 3-axle tractor, 45–48-foot trailer, straight truck, onboard computer, keypad, and two-wheel hand cart.
Ability to read, write, and communicate in English as required for the job and safety regulations; perform basic math; and solve problems.
Ability to perform physical duties, including lifting or moving products up to 100 pounds by hand and pushing or pulling up to 350 pounds with a two-wheeled hand cart.

Nice To Haves

One year of tractor-trailer driving experience is preferred.

Responsibilities

Safely transport warehouse products to customer locations and deliver them on time according to the assigned route.
Unload and place products in customer storage areas according to customer specifications and company standards, using a hand cart or other methods as needed.
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 logs, inspections, vehicle maintenance reports, trip reports, invoices, and reports of damages or shortages.
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 maintaining sanitary conditions in the warehouse and yard.
Follow preferred work methods and immediately advise management of unsafe conditions.
Maintain and safely operate assigned equipment, including hand carts, pallets, load bars, SLS units, and personal protective equipment.
Build good customer relationships through courteous service and clear communication.
Communicate route deviations, trailer or loading issues, and customer or product issues to management.
Safely transport backhaul and line-haul products and ensure 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, and maintain regular, predictable attendance.
Perform other duties assigned by management.