Local CDL-A Delivery Driver - Indian Orchard, MA, United States - FreshPoint

Description

FreshPoint is Hiring CDL-A Local Delivery Drivers in Connecticut The compensation range provided is in compliance with state specific laws.

All drivers run daily routes with frequent stops and are required to load packages onto hand trucks and unload product at each stop on the assigned route in the order they are designated by the Transportation Department Manager.

The candidate will operate successfully in a cross-dock model picking up a loaded truck from a nightly delivery at the assigned loading dock and return the empty truck back to the assigned lot at the end of the route.

May be required to assist occasionally with loading-trucks, palletizing product, and performing other duties as assigned by Supervisor or Manager.

All drivers run daily routes with frequent stops and are required to load packages onto hand trucks and unload product at each stop on the assigned route in the order they are designated by the Transportation Department Manager.

The candidate will operate successfully in a cross-dock model picking up a loaded truck from a nightly delivery at the assigned loading dock and return the empty truck back to the assigned lot at the end of the route.

May be required to assist occasionally with loading-trucks, palletizing product, and performing other duties as assigned by Supervisor or Manager.

Provide technical, customer relations, and personnel management for major programs and projects.
May include transporting product down ramps, stairs, or docks, in all weather conditions.
constantly bend and twist while loading and unloading product, and retrieving items from trailer.
Verify delivery of items with customer and obtain proper signatures. 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
License to drive - valid Class A Commercial Driver License (CDL) with a clean driving record.
~ Ability to read, write and communicate in English.
~ Touch freight – may need to lift, push or move product weighing an average of 40-60 pounds and as much as 100 pounds repeatedly.
~ Flexibility – overtime as required, weekends and holidays as business needs require.

~ 1 year customer delivery experience preferred.
~6 months hand cart/hand truck experience preferred.
~6 months Food and Beverage experience preferred.
~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.

Come grow with us and let us show you why Sysco is at the heart of food and service.

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.