No longer looks at its employees as a valuable asset but as a expendable tool. - Delivery Associate Sysco Employee Review

1.0
25 Oct 2013
Recommend
CEO approval
Business outlook

Pros

Steady employment for the full time employees. Decent pay for its industry though they could do better. Good equipment for the most part.

Cons

Discontinued traditional pension plan, now has a 401K based retirement plan. Downgraded health benefits, work most holidays, Activity Based Compensation pay program for delivery associates instead of a track-able steady hourly rate. Drivecam in the trucks. Zero tolerance policy on cell phone use when operating company vehicles, even if you have a hands-free device. Overall poor attitude towards its employees. Management sometimes misleads with answers on issues instead of being honest and upfront.

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2.0
15 May 2026
Recommend
CEO approval
Business outlook

Pros

You can make money but it all depends on the orders you get, how fast you can go, how long you can maintain that pace without getting burned out. Definitely a young mans sport, as the do refer to you as "industrial athletes."

Cons

Like many industries the hours can be long. For the ones who don't make much on running above rate then you can make up for it in hours. If you soak the hours and run you can definitely make some big money. The turn over rate is extremely high there, even in management. I used to be proud of the union but the teamsters in Cleveland are completely worthless, I would bet they are getting paid under the table to not fight for contract negotiations. When I was there the contract expired and they barely fought for anything, on voting day they literally said they wont back us up if we don't pass this contract....so consider that when you want to work for this place. Also the equipment is so old and broken that people were taking the scanners home just so they could have a good one for the next night.

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