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

Sysco•Miramar, FL

5d•Onsite

About The Position

Responsible for delivering merchandise to customers within expected time parameters. The driver follows a predetermined route, unloads and verifies merchandise, handles authorized returns, completes daily reports and paperwork, and communicates problems to a manager. The role includes complying with Department of Transportation (DOT) safety and documentation requirements and performing safety and housekeeping duties under Edward Don & Company and OSHA standards. Drivers work Monday through Friday, starting between 5:45 and 6:30 a.m. and ending between 2:15 and 3:00 p.m. The route generally includes 15–30 stops per day.

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 applicable experience driving a straight truck.
Valid Commercial Driver’s License (CDL), Class B minimum.
Ability to read and understand English.
Ability to maintain current DOT Medical Certification and comply with DOT regulations.
Ability to operate a vehicle in varied traffic and weather conditions.
Strong attention to detail, organizational, problem-solving, and prioritization skills.
Excellent communication, customer-relations, and problem-resolution skills.
Ability to develop a working knowledge of products and inventory-control techniques and procedures.
Ability to perform simple arithmetic.
Ability to lift, bend, stoop, climb, twist, stand, squat, push, and pull; frequent lifting of product up to 50 pounds, occasional lifting up to 80 pounds, and the stated ability to lift 60–100 pounds while loading and unloading.
Ability to sit and drive for extended periods and climb on and off the truck box.
Ability to work in confined spaces.

Nice To Haves

Class A CDL preferred over the required Class B CDL.
Experience handling money preferred.

Responsibilities

Deliver merchandise according to a predetermined route and within expected time parameters.
Unload the correct merchandise and check orders, noting any corrections.
Complete assigned reports and paperwork at the end of the day.
Communicate system or documentation problems identified during the day to a manager.
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.
Meet or exceed company productivity and cases-per-error goals.
Plan and organize work independently of direct supervision.
Maintain interdepartmental communication concerning routing, safety, and customer relations.
Perform other duties as assigned.