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  SYSCO SOUTH FLORIDA

                 Transportation Service Specialist (Drivers)

Miami/Fort Lauderdale Areas

FUNDAMENTAL PURPOSE OF THE JOB:

Deliver orders to customers in a safe and timely manner and in good condition while maintaining a professional demeanor. 

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

1.        Ability to safely operate 18’-24’ straight truck and tractor-trailer combinations 28-53 ft.

2.        Delivers food and related products to customers by unloading product from trailers   and transporting it to specified location using two-wheel carts or pallet jacks (manual  or electric).

3.         Collects and counts C.O.D. orders.  Accepts accountability for C.O.D. orders.

4.         Maintains DOT required logs indicating hours of service.

5.         Correctly mark invoices noting discrepancies, returns, shorts, etc.

6.         Unloads and verifies all returned products with appropriate check-in personnel.

7.         Organize invoices, cash, and checks for check-in procedure.

8.         Accurately counts and loads back-haul products.

9.         Familiar with DOT regulations regarding operation of tractor-trailer.

10.             Works overtime as required and in accordance with DOT regulations.

11.               Maintain Sysco Preferred Work Methods for safety.

12.               Other duties as requested by Supervisor.

13.               Work Days: Monday through Saturday, Weekends and holidays.

14.               Work Hours: scheduling is based on daily route schedule.   

QUALIFICATIONS:

The requirements below are representative of the knowledge, skills, and/or abilities that an individual must possess to perform the essential functions of this job: This list is not inclusive

A.            NON-PHYSICAL

1.    High School diploma or G.E.D.  Previous similar experience preferred. 

2.       Must possess and maintain valid Florida Commercial Class “A” Driver License with a good driving record.    –No more than 3 points on drivers license-No DUI or DWI on driving record 3.      Must have minimum 1-year verifiable Class A driving experience

4.      Prior food or beverage service commercial delivery experience a plus.(Preferred)

5.      Familiarity with Dade, Broward and Monroe-County (Tri-county) driving area- good with directions. 

6.       Must be able to work flexible hours, including weekends and holidays

7.       Maintain adequate personal automobile insurance and a reliable vehicle. 

8.       Must be able to read, write and communicate in English proficiently.

9.       Must be able to add, subtract, multiply, and divide.

10.   Ability to communicate with customers either verbally or in writing.    

11.     Self starter ability to work independently

12.   Must have the ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out instructions furnished in both oral and written form.

13.  Must possess good problem solving and customer service abilities.

B.        PHYSICAL

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

1.                  Must be able to use hands, arms, and/or feet for operating heavy machinery and handheld selecting devices, etc.

2.                   While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to sit and use hands to finger, handle, or feel objects, tools, or controls. 

3.                   Must be able to bend and stoop, to reach, for products ranging from 1-100 lbs., etc.

4.                   Requires the ability to read written instructions, reports and other documentation.

5.                   The employee frequently is required to talk or hear.

6.                   The employee is frequently required to stand; walk; walk stairs; reach with hands and arms; and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl.

7.                   Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, color   vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus.

8.                   While performing the duties of this job, the employee regularly works near moving mechanical apparatus and is regularly exposed to vibration.

9.                   The employee constantly works in high traffic areas alongside forklifts, double pallet jacks, single pallet jacks, large trucks.

10.               The employee constantly works and walks on a concrete floor.  The employee will regularly work in a temperature ranging from -5 to 95 degrees or above.

11.                The employee occasionally works in high, precarious places.

12.                The employee must  lift, carry, and/or move up to 100 pounds.

13.               Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, color   vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus.

14.               While performing the duties of this job, the associate may be exposed to cold conditions, moving machinery and equipment, and high noise levels. 

15.               The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate to noisy.

Send Resume to: 016hr@sfl.sysco.com   or fill out an application: www.syscosouthflorida.com