Driver - SYGMA - US
Company: The SYGMA Network
Location: Belleville
Posted on: March 13, 2023
Job Description:
Job Description:Company: US3090 Sygma Illinois, a Division of
The Sygma Network, IncZip Code:62223Minimum Years of Experience:1
YearEmployment Type:Full TimeTravel Percentage: 0POSITION 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 EmployerBENEFITS INFORMATION:For
information on Sysco's Benefits, please visit HOW WE PROTECT OUR
ASSOCIATESCOVID-19 Precaution(s):
- Personal protective equipment and masks provided
- Temperature screenings
- Social distancing guidelines in place
- Sanitizing, disinfecting, and cleaning procedures in place
OVERVIEW:Sysco is the global leader in foodservice distribution.
With over 57,000 associates and a fleet of over 13,000 vehicles,
Sysco operates approximately 326 distribution facilities worldwide
and serves more than 625,000 customer locations.We offer our
associates 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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