CDL A Driver Academy Trainee

Job Description

Job Summary :

Sysco has immediate job openings for CDL A Delivery Truck Driver Trainees without a CDL to train to become dependable Delivery Partners. You will train for your Class-A CDL, including how to safely operate a tractor-trailer, to unload / deliver various products to an assigned route schedule, and build relationships with each customer using a positive, friendly attitude and become familiar with their operations to meet needs and expectations.

Duties and Responsibilities :

Ability to unload product from trailer, by hand or using a hand cart, and place in designated customer storage areas

Transporting product down ramps, stairs, or docks, in all weather conditions

Constantly bending and twisting while loading and unloading product and retrieving items from the trailer

Ability to verify delivery of items with customer and obtain proper signatures. Contact management for authorization when there are discrepancies on invoice and communicate all errors / returns

Perform pre-trip and post-trip responsibilities following the Department of Transportation (DOT) regulations and Sysco policies

Pickup, load and unload damaged goods and customer returns and complete necessary paperwork

Complete DOT logs (electronic or manual as required), company vehicle maintenance reports, and reconcile with appropriate company representative as required

Ability to deliver product within assigned route schedule and time windows. Immediately inform the management team of any deviations

Qualifications :

Must be 21+ years of age

Must obtain a valid CDL Permit and DOT medical certification prior to pre-employment background check

Must submit to and pass pre-employment testing (Drug Screen, Background Check)

Must obtain Commercial Driver’s License (CDL) within ninety (90) days of start date to remain actively employed

Must have one year Distribution / Warehouse experience or other military experience in lieu of

• CDL permit and DOT medical certification may be obtained during SkillBridge program for eligible participants

Veterans encouraged to apply.

Licenses / Certifications Required :

Driver’s License with a “clean” driving record (no single DUI in the last three years and no multiple DUIs within the last seven years)

Professional Skills :

Strong communication skills

Good mathematical and arithmetic skills. Must have a winning, positive attitude

Physical Demands :

Frequently lift, push, or move product that weighs up to 100 pounds. Frequently reaching up to 72” to stack and unstack pallets

Working Conditions :

Must have schedule flexibility ~ i.e. overtime hours, working weekends and holidays, and the ability to start and end at a variety of times are all required to successfully meet customer needs.