CDL A Driver - SYGMA - Indianapolis

POSITION 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.

• Safely transports product from the warehouse to the customer location and ensures delivery on a timely basis, according to assigned route.
• Unloads product from trailer by hand or using a hand cart, down ramps, stairs, or docks in all weather conditions and places it 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).
• Pick up, load and unload damaged goods and customer returns, and transport 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, vehicle maintenance reports and pre‑ and post‑trip reports). Invoices are accurate, turned in daily, and 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 before delivery, product is delivered and stored to prevent cross‑contamination). Maintains sanitary conditions in the tractor and trailer and assists with maintaining sanitary conditions in the warehouse and yard.
• Follow preferred work methods at all times, and immediately advise management of any unsafe conditions.
• Maintain and safely operate 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 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 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.

• High school diploma, GED, or 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.

• Valid Class A Commercial Driver’s License. Must be insurable to operate a vehicle as a condition of initial and continued employment.

• Knowledge of DOT regulations, Hazmat guidelines, and safe lifting and delivery practices.
• Skill in driving over long distances, across a variety of terrains and in varying weather conditions, communicating with customers, solving problems, and delivering product.
• Ability to operate a tractor‑trailer unit both day and 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, onboard computer, keypad and a 2‑wheel hand cart.
• Perform basic math functions (e.g., add, subtract, multiply, divide) and effectively plan and organize work activities independently of direct supervision. Solve problems.
• Ability to read and speak English sufficiently to converse with the general public, understand highway traffic signs and signals, respond to official inquiries, and make entries on reports and records.

The physical demands described are representative of those that must be met by an associate to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.

• Regularly required to sit,…