Driver, Linehaul – SYGMA – US [High Salary] Position Available In Platte, Missouri

Job Description:

Company:

US3270 Sygma Kansas City (The Sygma Network, Inc)

SalesTerritory:

None Zip Code:

64153

Travel Percentage:

COMPENSATIONINFORMATION

The pay range provided is not indicative of Sysco’sactual pay range but is merely algorithmic and provided forgeneralized comparison. Factors that may be used to determine rateof pay include specific skills, work location, work experience andother individualized factors

JOB SUMMARY

To serve our customers bysafely and efficiently transporting product from the warehouse bydriving a tractor-trailer to various destination points accordingto customer invoices and company standards. Responsibilities

• Safely transports product from the warehouse to the customerlocation and ensures the product is delivered on a timely basis,according to assigned route; loads and unloads product according tocustomer specifications.
• Ensures all paperwork is completedaccording to established company and governmental guidelines (e.

g.

DOT electronic or manual logs, inspections, company vehiclemaintenance reports and pre and post-trip reports are completedaccurately and submitted on a timely basis, ensures all invoicesare accurate and case counts match bill of ladings).

• Ensures allfood safety protocols are met according to established guidelines(e.g. proper temperatures are maintained in the delivery vehicle)
• Follows preferred work methods at all times, and immediatelyadvises the management team of any unsafe conditions.
• Maintainsand safely operates all assigned equipment, including but notlimited to pallets, load bars, SLS unit, and personal protectiveequipment.
• Develops and establishes good relationships withcustomers by providing excellent and courteous service with clearcommunication.
• Communicates with management team regarding anydeviations to route, trailer or loading issues and/or customer orproduct issues.
• Works assigned schedule and work outside theusual work schedule as needed to meet customer needs; exhibitsregular and predictable attendance.

Other duties as assigned byManagement.

QUALIFICATIONS

Education/Experience

• High schooldiploma/GED/equivalent degree, plus 1 year of tractor-trailerdriving experience preferred.
• Completion of a tractor-trailerdriving school will be accepted instead of, or in addition to ahigh school diploma. Certifications and/or technical requirementsValid Class A Commercial Driver’s License. Must be insurable tooperate a vehicle as a condition of initial and continuedemployment. Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

•

Knowledge of:

Department of Transportation (DOT) regulations; Hazmat guidelines;Safe lifting and delivery practices

• Skill in: driving over longdistances, over a variety of terrains and in varying weatherconditions, communicating with customers; solving problems;delivering the product
• Ability to: drive a tractor-trailer unitboth in the day and at night in a variety of traffic and weatherconditions and remain alert and aware of surroundings
• meet orexceed minimum productivity levels established by the Company
• Operate a 3 axle tractor, 45′
• 48′ trailer, straight truck,onboard computer
• keypad and a 2 wheel hand cart
• perform basicmath functions (e.g. add, subtract, multiply, divide); effectivelyplan and organize work activities independent of directsupervision; solve problems
• Ability to read and speak the Englishlanguage sufficiently to converse with the general public, tounderstand highway traffic signs and signals in the Englishlanguage, to respond to official inquiries, and to make entries onreports and records. Physical Demands
• The physical demandsdescribed here are representative of those that must be met by anassociate to successfully perform the
• essential functions of thisjob.
• While performing the duties of this job, the associate isregularly required to sit, talk and hear.
• The associate isoccasionally required to lift, push, or move product that weighs upto up to 50 pounds by hand and push/pulls up to 350 pounds ofproduct with a 2-wheeled hand cart down a ramp and into thecustomer’s storage areas
• climb in and out of a tractor andtrailer
• vision abilities required by this job include closevision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depthperception and ability to adjust focus. Work Environment The workenvironment characteristics described here are representative ofthose associate encounters while performing the essential functionsof the job.
• While performing the duties of this job, theassociate is occasionally exposed to wet, hot, extreme cold and/orhumid conditions
• Moving mechanical parts and may be required towork in confined spaces.
• The associate usually works an overnightschedule, including weekends, holidays, overtime, on-call andstarting at various times are required in order to successfullymeet customers’ needs.
• The associate is occasionally exposed tohigh, precarious places.
• The associate is occasionally exposed tofumes or airborne particles.
• The noise level in the workenvironment is usually moderate.
• Overtime hours, working weekendsand holidays, and starting at various start times are required inorder to successfully meet customers’ needs.

NOTICE:

The abovestatements are intended to describe the general nature of theenvironment and the level of work being performed by this job. Thisjob description in no way states or implies that the duties andresponsibilities listed are the only tasks to be performed by theassociate in this job. The associate will be required to follow anyother instructions and to perform any other job-related dutiesrequested by his or her supervisor. Reasonable accommodations willbe made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform theessential functions. This job description supersedes prior jobdescriptions. When duties and responsibilities change and develop,the job description will be reviewed and is subject to changes ofbusiness necessity. EEO/AA Employer

BENEFITS INFORMATION

Forinformation on Sysco’s Benefits, please visithttps://SyscoBenefits.com

OVERVIEW

Sysco is the global leader infoodservice distribution. With over 71,000 colleagues and a fleetof over 13,000 vehicles, Sysco operates approximately 333distribution facilities worldwide and serves more than 700,000customer locations. We offer our colleagues the opportunity to growpersonally and professionally, to contribute to the success of adynamic organization, and to serve others in a manner that exceedstheir expectations. We’re looking for talented, hard-workingindividuals to join our team. Come grow with us and let us show youwhy Sysco is at the heart of food and service.

AFFIRMATIVE ACTIONSTATEMENT

Applicants must be currently authorized to work in theUnited States. We are proud to be an Equal Opportunity andAffirmative Action employer, and consider qualified applicantswithout regard to race, color, creed, religion, ancestry, nationalorigin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, disability,veteran status or any other protected factor under federal, stateor local law. This opportunity is available through SyscoCorporation, its subsidiaries and affiliates.