CDL A Driver Trainee - Military Veterans

Company:
US0195 Sysco North Dakota, Inc.

Zip Code:
58504

Minimum Level of Education:
High School or Equivalent

Employment Type:
Full Time

Travel Percentage:
0

COMPENSATION INFORMATION:

The pay range provided is not indicative of Sysco's actual pay range but is merely algorithmic and provided for generalized comparison. Factors that may be used to determine rate of pay include specific skills, work location, work experience and other individualized factors

Job Summary:

Sysco has immediate job openings for CDL A Delivery Truck Driver Trainees without a CDL to train to become dependable Delivery Partners. You will train for your Class-A CDL, including how to safely operate a tractor-trailer, to unload/deliver various products to an assigned route schedule, and build relationships with each customer using a positive, friendly attitude and become familiar with their operations to meet needs and expectations.

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Ability to unload product from trailer, by hand or using a hand cart, and place in designated customer storage areas
• Transporting product down ramps, stairs, or docks, in all weather conditions
• Constantly bending and twisting while loading and unloading product and retrieving items from the trailer
• Ability to verify delivery of items with customer and obtain proper signatures. Contact management for authorization when there are discrepancies on invoice and communicate all errors/returns
• Perform pre-trip and post-trip responsibilities following the Department of Transportation (DOT) regulations and Sysco policies
• Pickup, load and unload damaged goods and customer returns and complete necessary paperwork
• Complete DOT logs (electronic or manual as required), company vehicle maintenance reports, and reconcile with appropriate company representative as required
• Ability to deliver product within assigned route schedule and time windows. Immediately inform the management team of any deviations

Qualifications:

• Must be 21+ years of age
• Must obtain a valid CDL Permit and DOT medical certification prior to pre-employment background check
• Must submit to and pass pre-employment testing (Drug Screen, Background Check)
• Must obtain Commercial Driver's License (CDL) within ninety (90) days of start date to remain actively employed
• Must have one year Distribution/Warehouse experience or other military experience in lieu of

CDL permit and DOT medical certification may be obtained during SkillBridge program for eligible participants
Veterans encouraged to apply.

Licenses/Certifications Required:

Driver's License with a "clean" driving record (no single DUI in the last three years and no multiple DUIs within the last seven years)

Professional Skills:

• Strong communication skills
• Good mathematical and arithmetic skills. Must have a winning, positive attitude

Physical Demands:

Frequently lift, push, or move product that weighs up to 100 pounds. Frequently reaching up to 72" to stack and unstack pallets

Working Conditions:

Must have schedule flexibility ~ i.e. overtime hours, working weekends and holidays, and the ability to start and end at a variety of times are all required to successfully meet customer needs.

BENEFITS INFORMATION:
For information on Sysco's Benefits, please visit https://SyscoBenefits.com

OVERVIEW:

Sysco is the global leader in foodservice distribution. With over 71,000 colleagues and a fleet of over 13,000 vehicles, Sysco operates approximately 333 distribution facilities worldwide and serves more than 700,000 customer locations.

We offer our colleagues 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.