Sysco Foodservice Box Truck Driver
Opportunity in Lakeland
Fast Facts
- Role in Lakeland: Sysco Foodservice Box Truck Driver
- Benefits: Eligible team members receive standard benefits.
- Salary: $5.8k-$8.9k/Month (approx. $88.2k/Year)
- Apply your your professional skills skills at our Lakeland location.
- Stable workload with modern tooling and processes.
- Location: Lakeland, FL
- Employer: Sysco Corporation (Hiring in Lakeland)
- This Lakeland-based role is an excellent opportunity for professionals skilled in relevant skills.
- Our Sysco Corporation team in Lakeland, FL is growing.
- Benefit from working in Lakeland, a key hub for the Food Service Logistics industry.
Fuel the Culinary Industry
Restaurants, hospitals, and schools cannot function without fresh ingredients. Sysco is the global leader in foodservice distribution. As a Sysco Foodservice Box Truck Driver, you will pilot a heavily customized, multi-temp refrigerated 26-foot straight truck (box truck) to execute high-volume deliveries to local kitchens. If you thrive in a highly physical, fast-paced environment and want a driving job that keeps you incredibly active while paying elite commercial wages, this is your perfect fit.
Foodservice & Box Truck Operations
- Multi-Temp Fleet Operations: Safely operate a massive refrigerated box truck. You must meticulously manage the climate controls for frozen, chilled, and dry goods compartments to ensure strict food safety compliance during transit.
- Extreme Ramp Unloading: This is an incredibly physical, touch-freight role. You will utilize a steep metal ramp extending from the back of the box truck, using a two-wheel hand truck to aggressively run towering stacks of heavy food cases (often 50-80 lbs each) down the ramp and directly into restaurant coolers and basements.
- Customer Relationship Management: Act as the crucial link between Sysco and the Chef. You will review invoices on-site, process returns for damaged produce, and ensure the customer receives precisely what they ordered.
- Route Efficiency: Navigate complex city environments and chaotic restaurant alleyways safely, maximizing your delivery speed to hit tight dispatch windows.
The Route Advantage
Foodservice routing is legendary for its high pay structure. Drivers frequently earn component pay (base + per case + per mile), leading to massive earning potential. Enjoy early morning dispatch times, highly predictable local routes that get you home every night, and world-class union or corporate benefits.
Requirements
Must be at least 21 years of age. You must possess a valid driver's license (Class B or Class A CDL is heavily preferred and often required for the weight class of the refrigerated box truck). Extreme physical fitness is an absolute requirement; you must be capable of running heavily loaded hand trucks down steep metal ramps continuously. A clean DOT record and background check are mandatory.
Frequently Asked Questions
How much does the Sysco Foodservice Box Truck Driver position pay at Sysco Corporation?
This role offers a pay range of $5,775 - $8,925. Actual compensation may vary based on experience, shift, and location within Lakeland.
Where is this Sysco Foodservice Box Truck Driver job located?
This position is based in Lakeland, FL. Sysco Corporation has facilities throughout the region, but this specific opening is in Lakeland.
Do I need my own vehicle for this delivery role?
Sysco Corporation typically provides delivery vehicles and equipment. A valid driver's license is required. Check the specific requirements listed in the job description for this Lakeland position.
What are the physical requirements for this delivery position?
Delivery roles require the ability to lift, carry, and deliver packages weighing up to 50 lbs. You should be comfortable entering and exiting a vehicle frequently and walking throughout your shift, including stairs.
What does a typical day look like as a Sysco Foodservice Box Truck Driver?
A typical shift involves loading your vehicle at an Sysco Corporation delivery station, then following an optimized route to deliver 150-300 packages to customers in the Lakeland area. You'll use a mobile app for navigation and delivery confirmation.
What qualifications do I need for this Sysco Foodservice Box Truck Driver role?
Most Sysco Foodservice Box Truck Driver positions at Sysco Corporation require a high school diploma or equivalent. Specific experience requirements vary by role. Check the full job description for details.
