Route Delivery Truck Driver
Company: Sysco
Location: Grand Prairie
Posted on: May 14, 2022
Job Description:
Company: US1107 FreshPoint Dallas, Inc.Zip Code:75244Minimum Level
of Education:High School or EquivalentMinimum Years of Experience:1
YearEmployment Type:Full TimeTravel Percentage: 0Job Summary:All
drivers run daily routes with frequent stops and are required to
load packages onto hand trucks and unload product at each stop on
the assigned route in the order they are designated by the
Transportation Department Manager. The candidate will operate
successfully in a cross-dock model picking up a loaded truck from a
nightly delivery at the assigned loading dock and returning the
empty truck back to the assigned lot at the end of the route. May
be required to assist occasionally with loading-trucks, palletizing
product, and performing other duties as assigned by Supervisor or
Manager.RESPONSIBILITIES
- Provide technical, customer relations, and personnel management
for major programs and projects.
- Run routes efficiently, meeting or exceeding designated route
times
- 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 product, and retrieving items from trailer.
- Verify delivery of items with customer and obtain proper
signatures. Contact management for authorization when discrepancies
are on invoices.
- Communicate all errors/returns. Calls in when a customer does
not receive their entire order (shorts)
- Handles any customer complaints professionally
- Handles company equipment properly, follow written driver
safety rules, and performs a pre-trip inspection. Perform pre-trip
and post-trip responsibilities in accordance with Department of
Transportation (DOT) regulations and Sysco policies and
proceduresQUALIFICATIONSEducation
- Degrees/Certificates Minimum Required:
- High School or GED or equivalentExperience
- Years and type of experience Minimum Required:
- One year route delivery experience or applicable background
driving a straight truck
- Type and proficiency Minimum Required:
- Valid Commercial Driver's License - Class B (Class A
preferred)
- Must be able to read and understand English.SkillsType and
proficiency Minimum Required:
- Operate vehicle in a variety of traffic and weather
conditions.
- Meet or exceed minimum productivity levels established by the
Company.
- Meet or exceed established cases per error goals
- Demonstrate strong customer relations and problem resolution
skills.
- Effectively plan and organize work activities independent of
direct supervision.
- Develop a good working knowledge of product and inventory
control techniques and procedures.
- Maintain ongoing inter-department communications related to
routing, safety, and customer relations.
- Proven ability to communicate articulately and perform simple
arithmetic (Experience in handling money preferred)
- Building Customer Loyalty
- Managing Work
- Adaptability
- Building Trust
- Follow-up
- CommunicationDECISION-MAKING AUTHORITYMost important decisions
made fully independently:
- How to organize a truck and make the deliveries
efficiently.
- Most important decisions made with review and approval of other
individuals or supervisors (include the reviews/approvals
required):
- Whether a truck is operating well enough to perform the
route.OTHER INFORMATION
- Frequent lifting of product up to 50 lbs. during the shift,
infrequent lifting to 80 lbs.
- Must be able to climb on and off the box of the truck
- Frequent bending, squatting, pushing, and pulling
- Must be able to work in confined spacesBENEFITS INFORMATION:For
information on Sysco's Benefits, please visit
https://SyscoBenefits.comHOW WE PROTECT OUR ASSOCIATESCOVID-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.
Keywords: Sysco, Grand Prairie , Route Delivery Truck Driver, Hospitality & Tourism , Grand Prairie, Texas
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