CDL B Local Delivery Truck Driver (Hiring Immediately)

**_Job Summary:_**Below covers everything you need to know about what this opportunity entails, as well as what is expected from applicants.All drivers run daily routes with frequent stops and are required to loadpackages onto hand trucks and unload product at each stop on the assignedroute in the order they are designated by the Transportation DepartmentManager. The candidate will operate successfully in a cross-dock model pickingup a loaded truck from a nightly delivery at the assigned loading dock andreturning the empty truck back to the assigned lot at the end of the route.May be required to assist occasionally with loading-trucks, palletizingproduct, and performing other duties as assigned by Supervisor or Manager.**_RESPONSIBILITIES_*** Provide technical, customer relations, and personnel management for major programs and projects.* Runs routes efficiently, meeting or exceeding designated route times* Unload product from trailer, by hand or using a hand cart, and place in designated customer storage areas. May include transporting product down ramps, stairs, or docks, in all weather conditions.* Frequently lift, push, or move product that weighs 1-75 pounds, up to 100 pounds; frequently reach up to 72” to stack and unstack pallets and hand cart; constantly bend and twist while loading and unloading product and retrieving items from trailer.* Verify delivery of items with customer and obtain proper signatures. Contact management for authorization when discrepancies are on invoices. Communicate all errorsreturns.* Calls in when a customer does not receive their entire order (shorts)* Handles any customer complaints professionally* Handles company equipment properly, follow written driver safety rules, and performs a pre-trip inspection. Perform pre-trip and post-trip responsibilities in accordance with Department of Transportation (DOT) regulations and Sysco policies and procedures** _QUALIFICATIONS_****Education*** DegreesCertificates Minimum Required:* High School or GED or equivalent**Experience*** One year route delivery experience or applicable background driving a straight truck* Valid Commercial Driver’s License – Class B (Class A preferred)* Must be able to read and understand English.* Customer service experience strongly preferred.**_Skills_*** Operate vehicle in a variety of traffic and weather conditions.* Meet or exceed minimum productivity levels established by the Company.* Meet or exceed established cases per error goals* Demonstrate strong customer relations and problem resolution skills.* Effectively plan and organize work activities independent of direct supervision.* Develop a good working knowledge of product and inventory control techniques and procedures.* Maintain ongoing inter-department communications related to routing, safety, and customer relations.* Proven ability to communicate articulately and perform simple arithmetic (Experience in handling money preferred)* Building Customer Loyalty* Managing Work* Adaptability* Building Trust* Follow-up* Communication** _OTHER INFORMATION_*** Frequent lifting of product up to 50 lbs. during the shift, infrequent lifting to 80 lbs.* Must be able to climb on and off the box of the truck* Frequent bending, squatting, pushing, and pulling* Must be able to work in confined spaces