CDL A Delivery Driver - SYGMA - Belleville, IL

Are you looking for a place to call home? Stability? A Career? Come join the SYGMA IL Team and get paid what you’re worth. Our Delivery Drivers run 2-4 routes per week and make an average $100,000 to $105,000 per year with a Top earning potential of $150,000 per year. 

• At SYGMA we value our people and take pride in offering our customers the best service in the industry. We place an emphasis on teamwork and are known for developing our top internal talent. Offering Paid Training and Top Earning potential. Our Formula to Success is simple Route Pay + Bonuses = SYGMA Top Dollars. 

JOB SUMMARY  

To serve our customers by safely and efficiently transporting products from the warehouse by driving a tractor trailer to various customers and properly delivering and unloading products according to customer invoices and company standards.  

• Top Earners Make Up to $150,000 

• Average yearly pay $100,000- $105,000

• Highly Maintained Equipment – all automatics 

• 7 Paid Holidays! 

• Medical, Dental and Vision Insurance  

• Benefits active on the 1st of the month after 31 days of employment.  

• 401k and Sysco Stock Purchase Plan 

• Drive both team and single routes 

• Evening Dispatch-Overnight Delivery, Sunday – Friday  

• The More You Drive; The More You Earn! 

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; deliveri