? (Apply Now) Local CDL A Truck Driver - Now Hiring
Location: South Rockwood
Posted on: June 23, 2025
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Job Description:
Company: US3088 Sygma Detroit (The Sygma Network, Inc) Sales
Territory: None Zip Code: 48162 Travel Percentage: 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 POSITION SUMMARY: To serve our
customers by safely and efficiently transporting product from the
warehouse by driving a tractor trailer to various customers and
properly delivering and unloading product according to customer
invoices and company standards. ESSENTIAL
FUNCTIONS/RESPONSIBILITIES: - Safely transports product from the
warehouse to the customer location and ensures product is delivered
on a timely basis, according to assigned route. - Unloads product
from trailer, by hand or using hand cart down ramps, stairs, or
docks, in all weather conditions and places in designated customer
storage areas according to customer specifications and company
standards (e.g. handling product according to preferred work
methods, scanning product as it is delivered into the store). -
Picks up, loads and unloads damaged goods and customer returns, and
transports products back to SYGMA warehouse. - Ensures all
paperwork is completed according to established company and
governmental guidelines (e.g. DOT electronic or manual logs,
inspections, company vehicle maintenance reports and pre and
post-trip reports are completed accurately and submitted on a
timely basis, ensures all invoices are accurate and turned in daily
and all damages and shortages are reported promptly). - Ensures all
food safety protocols are met according to established guidelines
(e.g. proper temperatures are maintained in the delivery vehicle,
product is inspected for visible damages prior to delivery, product
is delivered and stored to prevent cross contamination) and
maintains sanitary conditions in tractor and trailer; assists with
maintaining sanitary conditions in the warehouse and yard. -
Follows preferred work methods at all times, and immediately
advises management team of any unsafe conditions. - Maintains and
safely operates all assigned equipment, including but not limited
to hand cart, pallets, load bars, SLS unit, and personal protective
equipment. - Develops and establishes good relationships with
customers by providing excellent and courteous service with clear
communication. - Communicates with management team regarding any
deviations to route, trailer or loading issues and/or customer or
product issues. - Safely transports product picked up via backhauls
and line hauls and ensures picked up product is correct and is
delivered on a timely basis, according to established company
standards. - Works assigned schedule and works outside usual work
schedule as needed to meet customer needs; exhibits regular and
predictable attendance. Other duties as assigned by Management.
REQUIRED MINIMUM EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE - High school
diploma/GED/equivalent degree, plus 1 year of tractor trailer
driving experience preferred. Completion of a tractor trailer
driving school will be accepted instead of, or in addition to a
high school diploma. CERTIFICATIONS AND/OR TECHNICAL REQUIREMENTS:
- Valid Class A Commercial Driver’s License. Must be insurable to
operate a vehicle as a condition of initial and continued
employment. KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES: Knowledge of: DOT
regulations; Hazmat guidelines; Safe lifting and delivery
practices. Skill in: driving over long distances, over a variety of
terrains and in varying weather conditions, communicating with
customers; solving problems; delivering product. Ability to: drive
a tractor-trailer unit both in the day and at night in a variety of
traffic and weather conditions and remain alert and aware of
surroundings; meet or exceed minimum productivity levels
established by the Company; handle hazardous materials and food and
restaurant items that are frozen, dry and refrigerated; operate a 3
axle tractor, 45' - 48' trailer, straight truck, on board computer,
key pad and a 2 wheel hand cart; read, write and communicate in
English as it relates to the job and to the safety regulations;
perform basic math functions (e.g. add, subtract, multiply,
divide); effectively plan and organize work activities independent
of direct supervision; solve problems. PHYSICAL DEMANDS: The
physical demands described here are representative of those that
must be met by an associate to successfully perform the essential
functions of this job. - While performing the duties of this job,
the associate is regularly required to sit, talk and hear. The
associate is frequently required to lift, push, or move product
that weighs up to up to 50 pounds by hand and push/pull up to 350
pounds of product with a 2-wheeled hand card down a ramp and into
the customer’s storage areas; climb in and out of a tractor and
trailer; reach to stack and unstack pallets and hand cart; bend and
twist while loading and unloading product, and retrieving items
from trailer. Specific vision abilities required by this job
include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral
vision, depth perception and ability to adjust focus. WORK
ENVIRONMENT: The work environment characteristics described here
are representative of those an associate encounters while
performing the essential functions of the job. - While performing
the duties of this job, the associate is occasionally exposed to
wet, hot, extreme cold and/or humid conditions; and moving
mechanical parts and may be required to work in confined spaces.
The associate usually works an overnight schedule, including
weekends, holidays, overtime, on-call and starting at various times
are required in order to successfully meet customers’ needs. The
associate is occasionally exposed to high, precarious places. The
associate is occasionally exposed to fumes or airborne particles.
The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.
Overtime hours, working weekends and holidays, and starting at
various start times are required in order to successfully meet
customers’ needs. NOTICE: The above statements are intended to
describe the general nature of the environment and level of work
being performed by this job. This job description in no way states
or implies that the duties and responsibilities listed are the only
tasks to be performed by the associate in this job. The associate
will be required to follow any other instructions and to perform
any other job related duties requested by his or her supervisor.
Reasonable accommodations will be made to enable individuals with
disabilities to perform the essential functions. This job
description supersedes prior job descriptions. When duties and
responsibilities change and develop, the job description will be
reviewed and is subject to changes of business necessity. EEO/AA
Employer 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.
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