Local Class A CDL Truck Driver

Local Class A CDL Truck Driver at Sysco summary:
The Local Class A CDL Truck Driver at SYGMA Kansas City is responsible for safely and efficiently transporting products from the warehouse to various customers while providing excellent customer service. This position requires adherence to food safety protocols and DOT regulations, ensuring accurate paperwork and timely deliveries. With opportunities for paid training, bonuses, and competitive earnings, this role emphasizes teamwork and professional growth within a leading foodservice distribution company.

Company:
US3270 Sygma Kansas City (The Sygma Network, Inc)
Sales Territory:
None
Zip Code:
64153
Travel Percentage:
0

COMPENSATION

INFORMATION:
The pay range provided is not indicative of Sysco's actual pay range but is merely algorithmic and provided for generalized comparison.

Factors that may be used to determine rate of pay include specific skills, work location, work experience and other individualized factors

Are you looking for a place to call home? Stability? A

C

areer? Come join

the

SYGMA

Kansas City

Team and

get paid what

you're

worth.

Our Delivery Drivers

run

3

-4

routes per

wee

k

,

are out

no more than

42

hours

, and

make an

average

$

85

,000

per year.

At SYGMA we value our people a

nd take pride in offering our customers the best service in the industry

. We place an emphasis on teamwork and are known for developing our top internal talent. Offering

Paid Training

and

Top Earning

potential. Our Formula to Success is simple

Route Pay + Bonuses = SYGMA Top Dollars.

** Overnight delivery**

JOB SUMMARY
To serve our customers by safely and efficiently transporting

products

from the warehouse by driving a tractor trailer to various customers and

properly delivering

and unloading

products

according to customer invoices and company standards.

Top Earners Make Up to $

1

5

0

,000

Highly Maintained Equipment – all automatics

10 Paid Holidays

Medical, Dental and Vision Insurance

Benefits

active on

the 1

st

of the month after

31 days

of employment.

401k and Sysco Stock Purchase Plan

Drive both team and single

routes

Evening Dispatch, Sunday – Friday

The

M

ore

Y

ou

D

rive;

T

he

M

ore

Y

ou

E

arn

RESPONSIBILITIES:
Unloads product from trailer, by hand or using

a

hand cart down ramps, stairs, or docks, in all weather conditions and places in designated customer storage areas according to customer specifications and company standards (

e.g.,

handling product according to preferred work methods, scanning product as it is

delivered into the store).

Ensures all paperwork is completed according to established company and governmental guidelines (

e.g.,

DOT electronic or manual logs, inspections, company vehicle maintenance reports and

pre-

and post-trip reports are completed accurately and

submitted

on

a timely

basis, ensures all invoices are

accurate

and turned in daily and all damages and shortages are reported promptly).

Ensures all food safety protocols are met according to established guidelines (

e.g.,

proper temperatures are

maintained

in the delivery vehicle, product is inspected for visible damages prior to delivery, product is delivered and stored to

prevent cross contamination) and

maintains

sanitary conditions in tractor and trailer;

assists

with

maintaining

sanitary conditions in the warehouse and yard.

Develops and

establishes

good relationships with customers by providing excellent and courteous service with clear communication.

Other duties as assigned by Management.

REQUIRED MINIMUM EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE

:
High school diploma/GED/equivalent degree, plus 1 year of tractor trailer driving experience preferred. Completion of a tractor trailer driving school will be accepted instead of, or in addition to a high school diploma.

CERTIFICATIONS AND/OR TECHNICAL REQUIREMENTS:
Valid Class

A

Commercial Driver's License. Must be insurable to

operate

a vehicle as a condition of

initial

and continued employment.

KNOWLEDGE,

SKILLS,

AND ABILITIES

:

Knowledge of: DOT regulations; Hazmat guidelines; Safe lifting and delivery practices.

Skill

in:

driving over long distances, over a variety of terrains and in varying weather conditions, communicating with customers; solving problems; delivering

products

.

Ability to:

drive a tractor-trailer unit both in the day and at night

,

remain alert and aware of surroundings; meet or exceed minimum productivity levels established by the Company;

handle hazardous materials and food and restaurant items that are frozen, dry and refrigerated; operate a 3 axle tractor, 45' - 48' trailer, straight truck, on board computer, key pad and a 2 wheel hand cart; read, write and communicate in English as it relates to the job and to the safety regulations; perform basic math functions (e.g. add, subtract, multiply, divide);

effectively plan and organize work activities independent of direct supervision; solve problems.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS:
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an associate to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.

While performing the duties of this job, the associate

is regularly required to

sit,

talk,

and hear. The associate is frequently required to lift, push, or move product that weighs up to 50 pounds by hand and push/pull up to

2

50 pounds of product with a 2-wheeled hand

car

t

down a ramp and into the customer's storage areas; climb in and out of a tractor and trailer; reach to stack and unstack pallets and hand cart; bend and twist while loading and unloading

product, and

retrieving items from trailer. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and ability to adjust focus.

WORK ENVIRONMENT:
The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an

associate encounter

while performing the essential functions of the job.

While performing the duties of this job, the associate is occasionally exposed to wet, hot,

extreme

cold and/or humid conditions; and moving mechanical parts and may be

required

to work in confined spaces. The associate usually works an overnight schedule, including weekends, holidays, overtime, on-call and starting at various times are

required

to

successfully meet customers' needs. The associate is occasionally exposed to high, precarious places

, fumes,

or airborne particles. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate. Overtime hours, working weekends and holidays, and starting at various start times are

required

to

successfully meet customers' needs.

NOTICE: The above statements are intended to describe the general nature of the environment and level of work being performed by this job. This job description in no way states or implies that the duties and responsibilities listed are the only tasks to be performed by the associate in this job.

The associate will be required to follow any other instructions and to perform any other

job-related

duties requested by his or her supervisor.
Reasonable

accommodations

will be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
This job description supersedes prior job descriptions.

When duties and responsibilities change and develop, the job description will be reviewed and is subject to changes of business necessity.
EEO/AA Employer
BENEFITS INFORMATION:
For information on Sysco's Benefits, please visit

https://SyscoBenefits.com
HOW WE PROTECT OUR ASSOCIATES
COVID-19 Precaution(s):
Personal protective equipment and masks

provided

Temperature screenings

Social distancing guidelines in place

Sanitizing, disinfecting, and cleaning procedures in place

OVERVIEW:
Sysco is the global leader in foodservice distribution. With over 57,000 associates and a fleet of over 13,000 vehicles, Sysco

operates

approximately 326 distribution facilities worldwide and serves more than 625,000 customer locations.
We offer our associates the opportunity to grow personally and professionally, to contribute to the success of a dynamic organization, and to serve others in a manner that exceeds their expectations.

We're

looking for talented, hard-working individuals to join our team. Come grow with us and let us show you why Sysco is at the heart of food and service.
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.

BENEFITS INFORMATION:
For information on Sysco's Benefits, please visit https://SyscoBenefits.com
OVERVIEW:
Sysco is the global leader in foodservice distribution. With over 71,000 colleagues and a fleet of over 13,000 vehicles, Sysco operates approximately 333 distribution facilities worldwide and serves more than 700,000 customer locations.

We offer our colleagues the opportunity to grow personally and professionally, to contribute to the success of a dynamic organization, and to serve others in a manner that exceeds their expectations. We're looking for talented, hard-working individuals to join our team. Come grow with us and let us show you why Sysco is at the heart of food and service.

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.

Keywords:
Truck Driver, CDL, Heavy Truck Driving, Delivery Driver, Foodservice Distribution, Logistics, Transportation, Customer Service, Safety Protocols, Route Driving

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