CDL A Local Delivery Truck Driver at Sysco Grand Rapids - Kalkaska Domicile

Role Overview

Sysco Grand Rapids is seeking a dependable and skilled CDL A Local Delivery Truck Driver to join our team. In this role, you will be responsible for the safe and efficient operation of a tractor-trailer, delivering a variety of products to our valued customers. You'll build strong relationships with customers, understand their needs, and ensure timely and accurate deliveries. This position is based out of our Kalkaska domicile.

A Day in the Life of a Sysco CDL A Delivery Truck Driver

Your day begins with a pre-trip inspection of your tractor-trailer, ensuring it's in optimal condition for the day's deliveries. You'll then follow your assigned route, navigating to various customer locations, which may include restaurants, hotels, and other foodservice establishments. Upon arrival, you'll manually unload products – meats, produce, frozen foods, groceries, dry goods, and supplies – using hand carts or hand trucks as needed. Customer interaction is a key part of the job, as you'll build relationships and ensure their needs are met. After completing deliveries, you'll complete necessary paperwork and return to the distribution center for post-trip inspection and any required documentation.

Why Grand Rapids, Michigan?

Grand Rapids, Michigan, offers a great quality of life with a thriving economy, affordable living, and a vibrant cultural scene. It's a city known for its friendly atmosphere, outdoor recreational opportunities, and excellent schools. Being part of Sysco Grand Rapids means joining a community-focused team in a city that values hard work and dedication.

Career Path

Sysco is committed to employee growth and development. Starting as a CDL A Local Delivery Truck Driver can lead to various career advancement opportunities within the company. These may include roles in driver training, transportation management, or other leadership positions. We prioritize promoting from within, offering you a clear path for career progression.

Salary & Benefits

Sysco offers competitive pay, with opportunities for productivity incentives. Most drivers enjoy daily routes and are home nightly. Our comprehensive benefits package includes paid vacation and holidays, relocation assistance (subject to certain restrictions), ongoing job skills and leadership development training, and career growth opportunities. New hires are eligible for benefits the first day of the month following or coinciding with 31 days from the date of hire. We also provide comprehensive healthcare benefits, generous retirement benefits, employee discount programs, service recognition and employee rewards, discounts on Sysco stock (SYY), referral programs, safety programs, tuition reimbursement, and uniforms.

Sysco Culture

At Sysco, we're more than just a place to work; we're a team driven by a passion for food and serving our customers. We foster a culture of collaboration, innovation, and continuous improvement. We encourage our employees to think bigger, work harder, and never give up. We believe in recognizing and rewarding hard work, dedication, and commitment to excellence.

How to Apply

If you're a motivated and safety-conscious CDL A driver looking for a rewarding career with a leading company, we encourage you to apply. Visit our careers page at [Sysco Careers URL] to submit your application. Be sure to highlight your relevant experience, qualifications, and commitment to customer service.

FAQ

1. What are the minimum requirements to become a CDL A driver at Sysco? You must be 21+ years of age, pass a pre-employment background check and drug screen, possess a valid Class A Commercial Driver License (CDL) with a clean driving record, and meet specific physical requirements.
2. What kind of products will I be delivering? You will be delivering a variety of products, including meats, produce, frozen foods, groceries, dry goods, and supplies.
3. Will I be home every night? Most Driver Trainees have daily routes and are home nightly.
4. What kind of training is provided? Sysco offers ongoing job skills and leadership development training.
5. What are the career growth opportunities? We promote from within, offering opportunities for advancement into driver training, transportation management, and other leadership roles.
6. When do benefits start? New hires are eligible for benefits the first day of the month following or coinciding with 31 days from the date of hire.
7. Is relocation assistance available? Relocation assistance is available, subject to certain restrictions.
8. What kind of safety programs does Sysco offer? Sysco has comprehensive safety programs to ensure the well-being of our drivers.
9. Does Sysco offer tuition reimbursement? Yes, Sysco offers tuition reimbursement for eligible employees.
10. What is the work environment like at Sysco? Sysco fosters a collaborative, innovative, and supportive work environment where employees are encouraged to grow and develop.