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US1225 FreshPoint Connecticut, LLC

Non CDL Local Delivery Truck Driver

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What they do

A Tractor-Trailer Truck Driver drives large commercial vehicles such as tractor-trailers, semi-trucks, or big rigs. Responsibilities typically include transporting cargo across long distances, sometimes over the course of multiple days. They may work for trucking companies, freight carriers, logistics, or shipping companies.

$39,427 / year median in Massachusetts

+2% projected growth

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Job Description

Hiring Full Time & Part Time 📍

Location:

Avon, MA 🗓

Schedule & Start Times:

• 10-hour routes ⏰ Early morning start times between 12AM-3AM 🏡

Home Daily:

Routes are designed to get you home in time for dinner. 🎯

What You Bring:

✔ Valid License and MEC ✔ 1-2 years of route delivery experience preferred ✔ Professional, safety-first mindset 🎁

Benefits That Deliver:

🏖 Paid vacation & holidays 🏥 Comprehensive healthcare (eligible the 1st of the month following or coinciding with 31 days from hire) 💰 Retirement benefits 🛒 Employee discount program 📈 Discounted Sysco stock (SYY) 🚦 Let's get you on the road in Avon!

Position Purpose:

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. Candidate will operate successfully in a cross dock model picking up loaded truck from a nightly delivery at f the assigned loading dock and returning 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.

Primary Responsibilities:

Runs routes efficiently, meeting or exceeding designated route times Unload product from trailer, by hand or using hand cart, and place in designated customer storage areas. May include transporting product down ramps, stairs, or docks, in all weather conditions. Frequently lift, push, or move product that weighs 1-75 pounds, up to 100 pounds; frequently reach up to 72" to stack and unstack pallets and hand cart; constantly bend and twist while loading and unloading product, and retrieving items from trailer. Verify delivery of items with customer and obtain proper signatures. Contact management for authorization when discrepancies on invoice and communicate all errors/returns. Calls in when customer does not receive their entire order (shorts) Handles any customer complaints professionally Handles company equipment properly, follows written driver safety rules, and performs pre-trip inspection. Perform pre-trip and post-trip responsibilities in accordance with Department of Transportation (DOT) regulations and Sysco policies and procedures

Education:

High School or GED or equivalent

Experience:

One year route delivery experience or applicable background driving a straight truck Valid Driver's License Must be able to read and understand English.

Skills:

Operate vehicle in a variety of traffic and weather conditions. Meet or exceed minimum productivity levels established by the Company. Meet or exceed established cases per error goals Demonstrate strong customer relations and problem resolution skills. Effectively plan and organize work activities independent of direct supervision. Develop a good working knowledge of product and inventory control techniques and procedures. Maintain ongoing inter-department communications related to routing, safety, and customer relations. Proven ability to communicate articulately and perform simple arithmetic (Experience in handling money preferred) Building Customer Loyalty Managing Work Adaptability Building Trust Follow-up Communication