Driver Trainee (CDL A Permit)- SYGMA - Danville, IL at Sysco

, , United States -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

24 Jan, 26

Salary

48.0

Posted On

26 Oct, 25

Experience

0 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Customer Service, Route Learning, Paperwork Assistance, Safety Compliance, Map Reading, Communication, Product Unloading, Equipment Coupling, Weight Compliance, Delivery Setup, Hazard Awareness, Teamwork, Problem Solving, Time Management, Physical Stamina, Attention to Detail

Industry

Food and Beverage Services

Description

Company: US3090 Sygma Illinois (The Sygma Network, Inc) Sales Territory: None Zip Code: 61834 Travel Percentage: 0 Compensation Range: $10.00 - $48.00 The compensation range provided is in compliance with state specific laws. Factors that may be used to determine your actual rate of pay include your specific skills, years of experience and other factors. You may be eligible to participate in the Company's Incentive Plan. BENEFITS INFORMATION: For information on Sysco’s Benefits, please visit https://SyscoBenefits.com JOB SUMMARY Assist the driver in unloading of product at customer locations according to customer invoices, Preferred Work Methods and company policies. PRIMARY DUTIES Unload product according to customer specifications and SYGMA delivery procedures at customer locations. Develops and establishes good relationships with customers by providing excellent, courteous service. Learn route on current bid. Assist in all aspects of route paperwork. Works safely by following SYGMA’s Preferred Work Methods. Other duties as assigned by Management. Attend CDL School when scheduled. ADDITIONAL DUTIES THAT MAY BE ASSIGNED Assist the driver in the pre-trip and coupling of equipment to ensure the vehicle is safe to operate. Assists with ensuring tandems are properly and safely locked out to meet any applicable laws for weight requirements. Provides assistance in routing with map reading and giving directions on route. Helps with situations involving low clearances, i.e., getting out of vehicle and directing driver under a low underpass to ensure proper clearance. Assisting with delivery set up at the customer location. This includes all three compartments of the trailer, and requires directing the driver to ensure the proper set up is attained safely. Assist driver in backing situations by getting out of the truck and watching for hazards, communicate using hand signals and or verbal communication. EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE: High school diploma/GED or the equivalent in work experience is necessary. Previous food distribution and frozen food handling is preferred. You must be able to read and write clearly. Ability to read and speak the English language sufficiently to converse with the general public, to understand highway traffic signs and signals in the English language, to respond to official inquiries, and to make entries on reports and records PHYSICAL DEMANDS: Work is medium to heavy in nature. Half the day is spent sitting in a tractor/trailer unit. Must be able to climb into trailer, lift 50 lb. boxes frequently, lift up to 75 lb. boxes occasionally, and move product on the 2-wheeler. You must be able to communicate clearly to customers. MENTAL/VISUAL DEMANDS: You must be able to read at a distance close to the eyes and at arm’s length, with or without correction. You may be required to back/direct driver through hand signals or verbal communication. WORKING CONDITIONS Activities occur both inside (protection from weather conditions but not temperature changes) and outside. Position is subject to various roads, mechanical and electrical hazards. EQUIPMENT OPERATED A two wheeled dolly. A pallet jack. LICENSE OR CERTIFICATION: A valid driver’s license, CDL-A permit All position requirements are subject to reasonable modification to accommodate qualified individuals with disabilities. Some position requirements may exclude qualified individuals who pose a direct threat of significant risk to the health and safety of themselves or other employees. This description does not state or imply that these are the only duties to be performed by the person in this position. Employees will be required to follow and perform any other job related instruction and duties by their supervisor. This document is not intended to create an employment contract, implied or otherwise; rather employment is on an at-will basis 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. Sysco is the global leader in selling, marketing and distributing food products to restaurants, healthcare and educational facilities, lodging establishments and other customers who prepare meals away from home. Its family of products also includes equipment and supplies for the foodservice and hospitality industries. With more than 71,000 colleagues, the company operates 333 distribution facilities worldwide and serves approximately 700,000 customer locations. For fiscal year 2022 that ended July 2, 2022, the company generated sales of more than $68 billion. Information about our Sustainability program, including Sysco’s 2022 Sustainability Report and 2022 Diversity, Equity & Inclusion Report, can be found at www.sysco.com.

Responsibilities

Assist the driver in unloading products at customer locations and develop good relationships with customers through excellent service. Attend CDL School when scheduled and assist in various aspects of route management and safety.