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CDL A Local Delivery Truck Driver

Sysco

Plant City, FLJobNo compensation foundPosted 1mo agoSeen in employer's feed 2 days ago

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Compensation
No compensation found
Location
Plant City, FL
Work Authorization
US work authorization required

Requirements

Credentials this posting asks for.

Class A Commercial Driver License (CDL)

Job overview

Sysco is hiring a CDL A Local Delivery Truck Driver. Sysco is seeking dependable local CDL A Delivery Truck Drivers to operate tractor-trailers and manually unload various products to customer locations on assigned routes. Drivers will build relationships with customers, understand their operations, and meet their needs and expectations. This role requires safely and efficiently delivering products like meats, produce, frozen foods, groceries, dry goods, and supplies.

Key focus areas include Operate a tractor-trailer safely and efficiently, Manually unload and deliver various products to customer locations, and Build relationships with each customer using a positive, friendly attitude.

Successful candidates bring Age 21+, Background Check and Drug Screen, and Valid Class A CDL. Important skills include Read And Speak English, Converse With General Public, Understand Highway Traffic Signs And Signals, Respond To Official Inquiries, Make Entries On Reports And Records, and Lift, Push Or Move Product. Preferred (not required): Customer Delivery, Hand Cart/Hand Truck Experience, and Food And Beverage Experience.

Skills & qualifications

RequiredNice to have

Skills

Read and Speak EnglishConverse With General PublicUnderstand Highway Traffic Signs and SignalsRespond to Official InquiriesMake Entries on Reports and RecordsLift, Push or Move ProductAdaptabilityCustomer DeliveryHand Cart/Hand Truck ExperienceFood and Beverage Experience

Qualifications

21+ Years of AgePre-Employment Background CheckDrug ScreenClass a Commercial Driver License (CDL)Clean Driving Record1 Year Customer Delivery Experience6 Months Hand Cart/Hand Truck Experience6 Months Food and Beverage Experience2 Years Consistent Work History

Benefits

Paid Time Off
Medical Insurance
Tuition Assistance
401(k) Match

Full job description

Job Summary:

Sysco has immediate job openings for dependable local CDL A Delivery Truck Driver to safely and efficiently operate a tractor-trailer and manually unload/deliver various products (meats, produce, frozen foods, groceries, dry goods, supplies, etc.) to customer locations on an assigned route schedule. Our truck drivers build relationships with each customer using their positive, friendly attitude and become familiar with their operations to meet needs and expectations.

QUALIFICATIONS

Minimum Requirements

  • 21+ years of age.

  • Must submit to a pre-employment background check and drug screen.

  • License to drive - valid Class A Commercial Driver License (CDL) with a clean driving record.

  • 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.

  • Touch freight – may need to lift, push or move product weighing an average of 40-60 pounds and as much as 100 pounds repeatedly.

  • Flexibility – overtime as required, weekends and holidays as business needs require.

Preferred Requirements

  • 1 year customer delivery experience preferred.

  • 6 months hand cart/hand truck experience preferred.

  • 6 months Food and Beverage experience preferred.

  • 2 years consistent work history preferred.

BENEFITS

  • Excellent pay, including productivity incentives.

  • Most Driver Trainees have daily routes and are home nightly.

  • Paid vacation and holidays.

  • Ongoing job skills and leadership development training.

  • Career growth opportunities – we promote from within!

  • New hires are eligible first day of the month following or coinciding with 31 days from date of hire.

  • Comprehensive healthcare benefits.

  • Generous retirement benefits.

  • Employee discount programs.

  • Service recognition and employee rewards.

  • Discounts on Sysco stock (SYY).

  • Referral programs.

  • Safety programs.

  • Tuition reimbursement.

  • Uniforms.

  • More benefits, too many to name.

Sysco is more than just a place to work. Our passion for food and our customers has made us the industry leader. To remain on top, we will continue to think bigger, work harder and never give up. It takes a special kind of CDL A Delivery Truck Driver to work for Sysco. Are you ready to drive success?

Click on the hyperlink to watch A Day in the Life of a Sysco Driver.

AFFIRMATIVE ACTION STATEMENT:

Applicants must be currently authorized to work in the United States. We are proud to be an Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action employer, and consider qualified applicants without regard to race, color, creed, religion, ancestry, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, disability, veteran status or any other protected factor under federal, state or local law. This opportunity is available through Sysco Corporation, its subsidiaries and affiliates.

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