Driver - SYGMA - US

Sysco•Carolina, AL

About The Position

The Driver safely and efficiently transports products from the warehouse to customers in a tractor-trailer, then delivers and unloads products according to customer invoices and company standards. The position serves customers through accurate, courteous deliveries and complies with company, governmental, and food-safety requirements. Drivers work dedicated routes where applicable; dedicated routes do not apply to Extra Board drivers and trainees. The posting describes evening dispatch from Sunday through Friday and says the associate usually works overnight. The schedule may include weekends, holidays, overtime, on-call work, and varying start times to meet customer needs. The company advertises paid training, a set schedule, bi-weekly pay, and average annual earnings of $88,000, with top-earner figures stated as both up to $100,000 and over $120,000 in different parts of the posting.

Requirements

Valid Class A Commercial Driver’s License.
Must be insurable to operate a vehicle as a condition of initial and continued employment.
High school diploma, GED, or equivalent degree; completion of a tractor-trailer driving school may be accepted instead of or in addition to a high school diploma.
Knowledge of DOT regulations, Hazmat guidelines, and safe lifting and delivery practices.
Ability to drive a tractor-trailer over long distances, varied terrain, and in different weather and traffic conditions, during both day and night, while remaining alert.
Ability to meet or exceed company productivity standards and handle hazardous materials and frozen, dry, and refrigerated food and restaurant products.
Ability to operate a 3-axle tractor, 45- to 48-foot trailer, straight truck, onboard computer, keypad, and two-wheel hand cart.
Ability to read and speak English sufficiently to communicate with the public, understand highway signs and signals, respond to official inquiries, and complete reports and records.
Ability to perform basic math, plan and organize work independently, communicate with customers, and solve problems.
Ability to regularly sit, talk, and hear; frequently lift, push, or move products weighing up to 50 pounds by hand and push or pull up to 350 pounds of product using a two-wheeled hand cart.
Ability to climb in and out of a tractor and trailer; reach to stack and unstack pallets and hand carts; and bend and twist while loading and unloading products.

Nice To Haves

One year of tractor-trailer driving experience is preferred.

Responsibilities

Safely transport products from the warehouse to customers by tractor-trailer and deliver and unload products according to invoices, customer specifications, and company standards.
Unload products by hand or with a hand cart, using ramps, stairs, or docks, and place them in designated customer storage areas; scan delivered products as required.
Complete and submit required paperwork accurately and on time, including DOT logs, inspections, vehicle maintenance reports, pre- and post-trip reports, invoices, and reports of damages or shortages.
Follow food-safety protocols, maintain appropriate 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.
Build and maintain good customer relationships through excellent, courteous service and clear communication.
Perform other duties as assigned by management.