CDL A Local Delivery Truck Driver

JOB SUMMARY

This is a delivery position responsible for driving a tractor-trailer to deliver and unload various products for Sysco customers. This requires using excellent customer service skills and working under state and Department of Transportation (DOT) regulations and Sysco safety preferred work methods. Overtime hours, working weekends and holidays, and starting at various early morning start times are required to successfully meet customers’ needs.

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Deliver product within assigned route schedule and time windows. Immediately inform the management team of any deviations.
• Unload product from trailer, by hand or using a hand cart, and place in designated customer storage areas. May include transporting product down ramps, stairs, or docks, in all weather conditions.
• Frequently lift, push, or move product that weighs 1-75 pounds, up to 100 pounds; frequently reach up to 72” to stack and unstack pallets and hand cart.
• Constantly bend and twist while loading and unloading products, and retrieving items from trailer.
• Verify delivery of items with customer and obtain proper signatures. Contact management for authorization when discrepancies on invoice and communicate all errors / returns.
• Collect money (cash or checks) where required.
• Pickup, load and unload damaged goods and customer returns, and complete necessary paperwork.
• Perform pre-trip and post-trip responsibilities following the Department of Transportation (DOT) regulations and Sysco policies and procedures.
• Perform coupling procedures for the tractor / trailer as needed.
• Complete DOT logs (electronic or manual as required), company vehicle maintenance reports and reconcile with appropriate company representative as required.
• Follow SyscoSafe preferred work methods at all times, and immediately advise supervisor of any unsafe conditions.
• Maintain sanitary conditions in tractor and trailer and assist with maintaining sanitary conditions in the warehouse and yard.
• Maintain and safely operate all assigned equipment, including but not limited to hand cart, pallets, load bars, and personal protective equipment.
• Attend all required company meetings.
• Other duties may be assigned.

QUALIFICATION

Education

Experience

Requirements

Professional Skills

Competencies

To be successful in this position, the individual performing the duties must successfully demonstrate the following competencies :