Local Delivery Truck Driver (CDL A/B) (GA)

Sysco • Atlanta, GA

19d • Onsite

About The Position

The Local Delivery Truck Driver is responsible for delivering merchandise to customers within expected time parameters. The role delivers along a predetermined route, unloads and verifies merchandise, handles authorized returns, completes daily paperwork, and communicates with managers and customers. Drivers must follow Department of Transportation (DOT) safety and documentation regulations and applicable company and OSHA safety and housekeeping standards. The schedule is Monday through Friday, 6:00 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. The position pays $21.76 per hour; the posting notes that this figure may not represent Sysco’s actual pay range and that pay can depend on factors such as skills, location, and experience.

Requirements

• High school diploma, GED, or equivalent.
• At least one year of safe commercial driving experience with a Class A or B CDL; alternatively, one year of route delivery experience or an applicable background driving a straight truck is specified under qualifications.
• Valid Commercial Driver’s License, Class B; Class A is preferred.
• Maintain a current DOT Medical Certification and comply with applicable DOT regulations.
• Read and understand English.
• Operate a vehicle in varied traffic and weather conditions.
• Meet or exceed company productivity levels and established cases-per-error goals.
• Demonstrate attention to detail, organization, problem-solving, prioritization, customer relations, and problem-resolution skills.
• Plan and organize work independently of direct supervision.
• Develop working knowledge of products and inventory-control techniques and procedures.
• Maintain interdepartmental communication related to routing, safety, and customer relations.
• Communicate articulately and perform simple arithmetic.
• Bend, stoop, climb, twist, stand, and lift while loading and unloading; the posting describes lifting 60–100 pounds in the summary and frequent lifting up to 50 pounds with infrequent lifting up to 80 pounds in the other information section.
• Sit and drive for extended periods.
• Climb on and off the truck box and work in confined spaces.

Nice To Haves

• Class A CDL.
• Experience handling money.

Responsibilities

• Deliver merchandise to customers according to a predetermined route and within expected time parameters.
• Unload merchandise, verify the order, and note any corrections.
• Complete assigned reports and paperwork at the end of the day.
• Notify the manager of system or documentation problems identified during the day.
• Pick up returned merchandise in accordance with return authorization.
• Comply with DOT safety and documentation regulations.
• Perform safety and housekeeping duties in accordance with Edward Don & Company and OSHA standards.
• Communicate effectively with customers and staff at all levels.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED