CDL A Local Delivery Truck Driver at Sysco Alaska - Anchorage: Drive Your Career Forward

Are you a skilled and dependable CDL A driver looking for a rewarding local delivery career? Sysco Alaska in Anchorage is seeking dedicated CDL A Local Delivery Truck Drivers to join our team. If you have a passion for customer service, a strong work ethic, and a commitment to safety, we encourage you to apply!

Role Overview

As a CDL A Local Delivery Truck Driver at Sysco Alaska, you will play a critical role in ensuring our customers receive the products they need to operate their businesses. You will be responsible for safely and efficiently operating a tractor-trailer and manually unloading and delivering a variety of products, including meats, produce, frozen foods, groceries, dry goods, and supplies, to customer locations on an assigned route schedule. This role requires excellent driving skills, physical stamina, and a commitment to providing exceptional customer service.

A Day in the Life of a Sysco Driver

Your day as a Sysco CDL A Local Delivery Truck Driver will typically begin early in the morning. Here's a glimpse of what you can expect:

1. Pre-Trip Inspection: You'll start by performing a thorough pre-trip inspection of your tractor-trailer to ensure it's in safe operating condition. This includes checking fluid levels, tires, brakes, and other critical components.
2. Loading: You'll load your truck with the products needed for your assigned route. This may involve using a hand truck or forklift to move pallets and individual items.
3. Route Delivery: You'll follow your assigned route schedule, delivering products to customer locations. This requires navigating city streets, highways, and occasionally challenging delivery sites.
4. Unloading: At each customer location, you'll manually unload the products from your truck. This involves using a hand truck to move items from the truck to the customer's receiving area.
5. Customer Interaction: You'll interact with customers, providing friendly and professional service. This includes verifying orders, answering questions, and addressing any concerns.
6. Documentation: You'll maintain accurate delivery records, including invoices, delivery receipts, and any other required paperwork.
7. Post-Trip Inspection: At the end of your route, you'll perform a post-trip inspection of your truck, reporting any maintenance issues or concerns.

Why Anchorage, Alaska?

Anchorage, Alaska, offers a unique and rewarding lifestyle. Here are a few reasons why working and living in Anchorage is a great opportunity:

• Outdoor Adventures: Anchorage is surrounded by stunning natural beauty, offering endless opportunities for outdoor recreation, including hiking, fishing, skiing, and wildlife viewing.
• A Thriving Community: Anchorage is a vibrant city with a diverse population, a thriving arts and culture scene, and a strong sense of community.
• Career Opportunities: Anchorage is a major economic hub in Alaska, offering a wide range of career opportunities in various industries.
• Quality of Life: Anchorage offers a high quality of life, with excellent schools, affordable housing, and a low crime rate.
• Unique Experiences: Living in Anchorage provides opportunities to experience unique events and festivals, such as the Iditarod Sled Dog Race and the Fur Rendezvous.

Career Path

Sysco is committed to providing its employees with opportunities for career growth and development. As a CDL A Local Delivery Truck Driver, you can advance your career within Sysco in several ways:

• Driver Trainer: Experienced drivers can become driver trainers, mentoring and training new drivers.
• Transportation Supervisor: Drivers can move into supervisory roles, overseeing transportation operations and managing a team of drivers.
• Operations Management: Drivers can advance into operations management positions, with responsibility for planning, organizing, and directing transportation activities.
• Sales: Drivers who excel at customer service and building relationships can transition into sales roles, representing Sysco to new and existing customers.

Salary & Benefits

Sysco offers a competitive salary and benefits package to its employees. The salary for a CDL A Local Delivery Truck Driver in Anchorage, Alaska, typically ranges from $65,000 to $85,000 per year, depending on experience and qualifications. In addition to a competitive salary, Sysco offers a comprehensive benefits package, including:

• Health Insurance: Medical, dental, and vision insurance
• Paid Time Off: Paid vacation, holidays, and sick leave
• Retirement Savings: 401(k) plan with company match
• Employee Stock Purchase Plan: Opportunity to purchase Sysco stock at a discounted price
• Employee Discounts: Discounts on Sysco products and services
• Tuition Reimbursement: Financial assistance for continuing education

Sysco Culture

Sysco is more than just a place to work; it's a company that values its employees and fosters a culture of teamwork, respect, and innovation. We are passionate about food and committed to providing our customers with the highest quality products and services. We believe in creating a positive and supportive work environment where employees can thrive and reach their full potential.

How to Apply

If you are a qualified CDL A driver looking for a rewarding career with a leading foodservice distributor, we encourage you to apply for the CDL A Local Delivery Truck Driver position at Sysco Alaska in Anchorage. To apply, please visit our careers website and submit your application online.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

1. What are the minimum requirements to become a CDL A Local Delivery Truck Driver at Sysco?

   The minimum requirements include being 21+ years of age, passing a background check and drug screen, possessing a valid Class A Commercial Driver License (CDL) with a clean driving record, and the ability to read and speak English sufficiently.

2. What are the physical requirements of the job?

   The job requires the ability to lift, push, or move product weighing an average of 40-60 pounds and as much as 100 pounds repeatedly.

3. What type of experience is preferred?

   1 year of customer delivery experience, 6 months of hand cart/hand truck experience, 6 months of Food and Beverage experience, and 2 years of consistent work history are preferred.

4. What are the benefits of working at Sysco?

   Sysco offers excellent pay, paid vacation and holidays, relocation assistance, ongoing training, career growth opportunities, comprehensive healthcare benefits, generous retirement benefits, employee discount programs, and more.

5. What is the work schedule like?

   Most Driver Trainees have daily routes and are home nightly. However, flexibility is required to work overtime, weekends, and holidays as business needs require.

6. What kind of training is provided?

   Sysco provides ongoing job skills and leadership development training to its employees.

7. What are the career growth opportunities at Sysco?

   Sysco offers various career growth opportunities, including Driver Trainer, Transportation Supervisor, Operations Management, and Sales roles.

8. What is the company culture like at Sysco?

   Sysco fosters a culture of teamwork, respect, and innovation, valuing its employees and providing a positive and supportive work environment.

9. How do I apply for the CDL A Local Delivery Truck Driver position?

   You can apply online through the Sysco careers website.

10. What is the starting pay for a CDL A Local Delivery Truck Driver at Sysco Alaska?

    The starting pay typically ranges from $65,000 to $85,000 annually, based on experience and qualifications.

Are you ready to drive success? Apply today and join the Sysco Alaska team!