CDL A Local Delivery Truck Driver - Sysco Moses Lake, Washington

Role Overview

As a CDL A Local Delivery Truck Driver at Sysco Seattle - Moses Lake Yard, you will play a crucial role in ensuring our customers receive their orders accurately and on time. This position involves operating a tractor-trailer and manually unloading and delivering a variety of products, including meats, produce, frozen foods, groceries, dry goods, and supplies. You'll be the face of Sysco to our customers, building strong relationships and becoming familiar with their operations to anticipate and meet their needs.

This is a physically demanding job that requires excellent driving skills, attention to detail, and a commitment to safety. You will be responsible for maintaining accurate delivery records, adhering to all traffic laws, and providing exceptional customer service.

A Day in the Life

Your day as a CDL A Local Delivery Truck Driver at Sysco might look like this:

• Early Morning: Start your day by performing a thorough pre-trip inspection of your truck to ensure it's safe and road-ready. Check fluid levels, tire pressure, brakes, and lights. Report any issues to maintenance.
• Loading: Review your delivery manifest and load your truck according to the planned route, ensuring proper weight distribution and product protection.
• Route Delivery: Drive your assigned route, navigating to customer locations and delivering orders efficiently and safely. Use a hand truck or pallet jack to move products from the truck to the customer's receiving area.
• Customer Interaction: Greet customers with a friendly attitude, verify orders, and obtain signatures. Address any customer inquiries or concerns promptly and professionally.
• Documentation: Maintain accurate delivery records, including invoices, delivery confirmations, and any discrepancies.
• Communication: Stay in constant communication with dispatch to report your progress, any delays, or unexpected issues.
• Post-Trip Inspection: At the end of your route, conduct a post-trip inspection of your truck, noting any maintenance needs or damage.

Why Moses Lake, Washington?

Moses Lake offers a unique blend of small-town charm and access to the great outdoors. Located in the heart of Washington's Columbia Basin, Moses Lake provides a variety of recreational activities, including fishing, boating, hiking, and camping. The cost of living is generally lower than in larger cities, making it an affordable place to live and raise a family. Sysco Seattle - Moses Lake Yard provides a stable and rewarding career opportunity within this thriving community.

Career Path

Sysco is committed to promoting from within, offering numerous career growth opportunities for dedicated and hardworking employees. As a CDL A Local Delivery Truck Driver, you can advance your career by:

• Driver Trainer: Mentor and train new drivers, sharing your expertise and ensuring they adhere to Sysco's safety standards and best practices.
• Route Supervisor: Oversee a team of drivers, managing routes, monitoring performance, and ensuring customer satisfaction.
• Transportation Manager: Manage the transportation operations for a specific region, including fleet maintenance, driver scheduling, and regulatory compliance.
• Sales Representative: Transition into a sales role, leveraging your knowledge of Sysco's products and customer needs to build relationships and grow sales.

Salary & Benefits

Sysco offers a competitive salary and benefits package that includes:

• Competitive Pay: Excellent pay, with opportunities for productivity incentives.
• Home Time: Most Driver Trainees have daily routes and are home nightly.
• Paid Time Off: Paid vacation and holidays.
• Training and Development: Ongoing job skills and leadership development training.
• Career Advancement: Career growth opportunities – we promote from within!
• Healthcare: Comprehensive healthcare benefits, eligible first day of the month following or coinciding with 31 days from date of hire.
• Retirement: Generous retirement benefits.
• Employee Perks: Employee discount programs, service recognition and employee rewards, discounts on Sysco stock (SYY), referral programs, safety programs, tuition reimbursement, and uniforms.

Sysco Culture

Sysco is more than just a place to work; it's a community of passionate individuals dedicated to food and customer service. We foster a culture of teamwork, respect, and continuous improvement. At Sysco, you'll have the opportunity to learn and grow, contribute to a winning team, and make a difference in the lives of our customers.

How to Apply

If you're ready to drive success and join the Sysco team, apply online through our career portal. Be sure to highlight your relevant experience, skills, and qualifications. A valid Class A Commercial Driver License (CDL) and a clean driving record are essential. We look forward to hearing from you!

FAQ

1. What are the minimum age requirements to be a CDL A Delivery Truck Driver?

   You must be at least 21 years old.

2. What type of license do I need?

   You need a valid Class A Commercial Driver License (CDL) with a clean driving record.

3. What is the physical requirement for the job?

   You should be able to lift, push or move product weighing an average of 40-60 pounds and as much as 100 pounds repeatedly.

4. Will I be home every night?

   Most Driver Trainees have daily routes and are home nightly.

5. What are the benefits of working at Sysco?

   Sysco offers excellent pay, paid vacation and holidays, comprehensive healthcare benefits, generous retirement benefits and employee discount programs and many more.

6. What kind of training will I receive?

   Sysco provides ongoing job skills and leadership development training.

7. Is there opportunity for career growth?

   Yes, we promote from within! There are many career growth opportunities.

8. When will I be eligible for healthcare benefits?

   New hires are eligible first day of the month following or coinciding with 31 days from date of hire.

9. Does Sysco offer tuition reimbursement?

   Yes, Sysco offers tuition reimbursement.

10. What does a Sysco driver do?

    Sysco Drivers safely and efficiently operate a tractor-trailer and manually unload/deliver various products to customer locations on an assigned route schedule.