Sysco

SYGMA Driver Helper

Posted on: 17 Sep 2021

Kansas City, MO

Job Description

JOB SUMMARY

Assist delivery driver unloading, checking the quality and delivering the product to the customer location.

RESPONSIBILITIES

Unload and check the quality products at a customer location, rotate and check the quality of produce.
Driving to different locations to assist the driver with deliveries.
Calls in when a customer does not receive their entire order (shorts)
Handles any customer complaints professionally
Handles company equipment properly, follow written driver safety rules and performs a pre-trip inspection.

QUALIFICATIONS
Education

Prefer High School or GED or equivalent

Experience

Handcart and electric pallet jack experience

Professional Skills

Proven ability to communicate articulately and perform simple arithmetic
Know the product delivery schedule.
If the product meets quality and rotation.

Physical Demands

Frequent moving of product up to 50 pounds during the shift; infrequent moving up to 80 pounds.
Must be able to climb on and off the box of the truck.
Frequent bending, squatting, pushing and pulling.

Work Environment

Cold warehouse environment.
Must be able to work in confined spaces.
Must be able to work in extreme weather conditions (hot weather, rain, and extremely cold temperatures)

BENEFITS INFORMATION:

Candidates who start work in the months of May, June, July, August and September 2021 may be eligible for medical and prescription drug plan coverage effective on their date of hire*. Standard eligibility rules and timelines apply to all other Sysco benefits, including additional healthcare benefits options, retirement benefits, vacation, and paid sick leave. Please visit https://syscobenefits.com/careers to view additional benefits information. *Exceptions/exclusions may apply

HOW WE PROTECT OUR ASSOCIATES

COVID-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.

Sysco

Houston, TX

Sysco Corporation, through its subsidiaries, markets and distributes a range of food and related products primarily to the foodservice or food-away-from-home industry. It operates through three segments: U.S. Foodservice Operations, International Foodservice Operations, and SYGMA. The company distributes a line of frozen foods, such as meats, seafood, fully prepared entrees, fruits, vegetables, and desserts; a line of canned and dry foods; fresh meats and seafood; dairy products; beverage products; imported specialties; and fresh produce.

It also supplies various non-food items, including paper products comprising disposable napkins, plates, and cups; tableware consisting of China and silverware; cookware, which include pots, pans, and utensils; restaurant and kitchen equipment and supplies; and cleaning supplies. The company serves restaurants, hospitals and nursing homes, schools and colleges, hotels and motels, industrial caterers, and other foodservice venues. As of February 25, 2019, it operated 330 distribution facilities worldwide. Sysco Corporation was founded in 1969 and is headquartered in Houston, Texas.