Linehaul Driver - SYGMA
SyscoCompany: Sygma Northern California (The Sygma Network, Inc)
Zip Code: 95206
Compensation Range: $10.00 - $48.00
Factors for determining your actual pay may include your specific skills, experience, and other considerations. You may also be eligible for the Company's Incentive Plan.
BENEFITS INFORMATION:
For information on Sysco's Benefits, please visit SyscoBenefits.com
JOB SUMMARY:
Join our
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team as a Linehaul Driver, where you will play a crucial role in delivering high-quality products safely and efficiently from our warehouse to various customer locations, following specified routes and customer invoices.
Responsibilities
• Safely transport products to customer locations in a timely manner, loading and unloading according to customer specifications.
• Complete all necessary paperwork adhering to company and governmental standards, ensuring accuracy in logs and invoices.
• Maintain compliance with food safety protocols such as temperature control during transport.
• Follow safety guidelines at all times and report any unsafe conditions to management immediately.
• Safely operate and maintain all assigned equipment, including protective gear and loading tools.
• Build strong customer relationships through excellent service and clear communication.
• Communicate effectively with management regarding route deviations, loading issues, and customer concerns.
• Adhere to your schedule and be prepared to work outside of regular hours to meet customer demands.
QUALIFICATIONS
Education/Experience
• High school diploma/GED or equivalent is preferred, along with 1 year of tractor-trailer driving experience.
• Completion of a tractor-trailer driving school is accepted in place of or in addition to a high school diploma.
Certifications and/or Technical Requirements
Valid Class A Commercial Driver's License is required. Must be insurable to operate a vehicle as a condition of employment.
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities
• Familiarity with Department of Transportation (DOT) regulations, Hazmat guidelines, and safe handling practices.
• Proficient in long-distance driving across various terrains and weather conditions while delivering customer service.
• Ability to maintain alertness and awareness of surroundings while driving day or night.
• Capability to meet established productivity levels and operate different types of trucks effectively.
• Must be able to communicate in English proficiently to engage with the public and read traffic signs.
• Basic math skills for managing delivery details.
Physical Demands
• Regularly required to sit, talk, hear, and perform physical activities such as lifting, pushing, or moving products weighing up to 50 pounds by hand.
• Climb in and out of the vehicle, requiring good vision capabilities.
Work Environment
Expect to work in various environmental conditions, including wet, hot, cold, and humid areas.
• May require working overnight, including weekends and holidays, to meet customer needs.
• Occasional exposure to mechanical parts, fumes, and high places.
• The noise level is typically moderate.
NOTE: This job description is not comprehensive and may be subject to change as necessary. Reasonable accommodations will be made for individuals with disabilities.
EEO/AA Employer
OVERVIEW:
Sysco is a global leader in foodservice distribution, operating approximately 333 distribution facilities worldwide and serving over 700,000 customer locations.
We are looking for dedicated individuals to join our team and help us exceed our customers' expectations.
AFFIRMATIVE ACTION STATEMENT:
All applicants must be authorized to work in the United States. We are proud to be an Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action employer, considering qualified candidates without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, disability, veteran status, or any protected factors.
This opportunity is available through Sysco Corporation and its subsidiaries.