Freight Delivery Driver

Freight Delivery Driver

Job Summary of Freight Delivery Driver:

Drivers will establish positive relationships with customers and ensure their needs are met on an assigned route schedule.

Job Duties and Responsibilities of Freight Delivery Driver:

• Safely navigate a tractor-trailer to bring goods to client destinations.
• Conduct the manual unloading and transportation of a variety of merchandise, ranging from meats and fruits to frozen foods, groceries, and dry goods.
• Develop and maintain positive customer relationships through amiable interactions.
• Acquaint oneself with customer processes to align services with their needs and meet their expectations.
• Adhere to the specified delivery routes and ensure timely completion according to the deadlines.
• Ensure a spotless driving record and obey all traffic regulations and laws.
• Undertake pre-trip and post-trip vehicle inspections.

Qualifications and Experience of Freight Delivery Driver:

• Only individuals who are 21 years of age or older may take part.
• Meet the requirements of a pre-employment background screening and drug examination.
• Possess an authorized Class A Commercial Driver License (CDL) along with a spotless driving history.
• Skillfulness in communicating in English.
• Ability to lift, push, or move products weighing 40-60 pounds, and up to 100 pounds repeatedly.
• Readiness to accommodate extra work hours during weekends, holidays, and overtime as the situation demands.
• Experience in customer delivery spanning one year.
• Experienced in operating hand carts and hand trucks for a period of six months.
• Half a year’s worth of experience in Food and Beverage services.
• Displaying two years of unwavering professional employment.

Benefits of Freight Delivery Driver:

• Performance-based salary with incentives for increased productivity.
• Most Driver Trainees have the benefit of being home every evening.
• Receiving salary during authorized absences and official holidays is part of paid vacation and holidays.
• Relocation assistance available.
• Sustained training in job skills and leadership progression.
• There are ample possibilities for career growth available at Sysco.
• Extensive coverage for healthcare and retirement needs.
• Worker benefit initiatives, such as discounts on Sysco shares, create perks for employees.
• Initiatives aimed at recognizing and rewarding service.
• Initiatives aimed at both safety and tuition reimbursement.
• Uniforms provided.

About Sysco:

Sysco is the global leader in foodservice distribution, operating over 333 distribution facilities worldwide. With a fleet of over 13,000 vehicles and more than 71,000 colleagues, Sysco serves over 700,000 customer locations. We offer opportunities for personal and professional growth and are committed to exceeding customer expectations. Sysco is an Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action employer, dedicated to diversity and inclusion in the workplace.