Sysco FAQ

Pros

Seems like unlimited overtime as long as you don’t exceed you DOT hours. Benefits are in line with other large corp. nothing special

Cons

They own you, they tell you when you work and based on the schedule you might go home after two hours or work for 12. Vacations have to be submitted way in advance, only two paid holidays and what ever you do, don’t get hurt.

Advice to Management

Each Sysco is different, Why? Communication is HORRIBLE. Driver pay is one of the lowest in the country. Why is Sysco so AntiUnion

Pros

I worked for Sysco for 18 years in various positions. There is plenty of opportunity for growth and advancement. Sysco is known for a great benefits package and great culture.

Cons

Work life balance has diminished over the last 2 years post covid. Limited advancement to management and higher positions if you are working remote.

Advice to Management

Increase head count in corporate sales support areas.

Pros

Pay, good supervisors, and free drinks.

Cons

Long hours (you work until the job is finished), extremely hard work, and not any down time unless it’s lunch or break time.

Pros

Sysco is a very strong company and will recover from this pandemic set back sooner than most companies due to their vision and core values. They offer great benefits including health, dental, vision, life, 401k; paid time off including vacation and sick; flex hours; Casual attire every day; nice green building with cafeteria, a "Perks at Work" employee discount website, employee discounts on products stocked at their distribution centers. Awesome VP & Sr VP of Merch.

Cons

Demanding, long hours. It takes much dedication to withstand the stress. Job security is not at it's best right now due to frequent layoffs.

Advice to Management

Hope that Sysco can reach a stable re-structuring plan in the near future in order to grow and move forward profitably, and eliminate the need for future layoffs.

Pros

Good benefits. Free life insurance, full salary pay for maternity leave.

Cons

Favoritism in upper management. Yearly salary increase max 2%.