Driver Helper - SYGMA - Houston

Delivery Assistant

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.

Important Notice for CDL Holders:

If you hold a valid Class A or B Commercial Driver's License (CDL), you will be designated as a CDL driver for Sysco, regardless of the specific position for which you are applying. As a result, this classification may affect your job responsibilities and will subject you to compliance requirements under Department of Transportation (DOT) regulations including participation in the DOT Drug and Alcohol Random Testing Program.

Candidates must have:

• Be 21 years or older
• No drug or alcohol violations within the past 3 years
• No open violations listed in the FMCSA Drug and Alcohol Clearinghouse

Qualifications

• Prefer High School or GED or equivalent
• 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

For information on Sysco's Benefits, please visit SyscoBenefits.com

Sysco is the global leader in foodservice distribution. With over 71,000 colleagues and a fleet of over 13,000 vehicles, Sysco operates approximately 333 distribution facilities worldwide and serves more than 700,000 customer locations.

We offer our colleagues 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.

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.