Our Benefits

Sysco is pleased to provide a comprehensive benefits plan that is responsive to your needs and the needs of your family.

Group Benefits Plan
  • For full-time associates and dependents
  • Effective the first of the month following 2 FULL continuous months of employment (generally 60-90 days)
  • Medical/Dental/Vision Coverage
  • Basic Life Insurance (1.5 x annual earnings, max. $225,000)
  • Basic Accidental Death and Dismemberment Insurance 1 x annual earnings)
  • Supplemental Life Insurance
  • Dependent Life Insurance
  • Voluntary AD&D
Annual Performance Incentive
  • All Corporate Office associates have an annual bonus potential based upon earnings growth
Sick Leave
  • After completing a 90-day period, you will be eligible for up to 5 paid days per year and 10 days after completing one year
  • Allows carryover of unused sick days for future emergency use
  • Provides the option of a 50% payout of unused sick time to non-exempt associates
Employee Assistance Program
  • Confidential counseling and information source for all Sysco associates
  • Program allows for 5 free visits per person, per issue, each year
Bereavement Leave
  • At the loss of a member of your immediate family, Sysco provides a paid leave of absence of up to three days
Holidays
  • Sysco recognizes 10 paid holidays annually: New Year's Day, Memorial Day, Independence Day, Labor Day, Thanksgiving Day, Day after Thanksgiving, Christmas (2 days), floating holiday (2 days)
Tuition Assistance Program
  • Upon successful completion of job-related studies Sysco provides up to $3,000 reimbursement for undergraduate programs, and $5,000 for graduate programs
  • Full-time associates who have completed one year of employment with Sysco are eligible
Stock Purchase Plan
  • You may purchase Sysco stock through payroll deduction at 85% of the market value
Savings 401(k) Plan
  • 401(k) plan
  • Opportunity to save for the future while reducing current taxable income
  • Company-matching contribution
Service Recognition
  • Sysco recognizes associates for every five years of service with a recognition celebration and a commemorative gift
     Long-Term Disability Insurance
  • If unable to work for more than 6 months, you could receive 60% of your basic monthly compensation
  • Up to a maximum of $5,000 per month less income from certain other sources
Short-Term Disability Insurance
  • For non-work related illnesses or injuries which cause absences from work of more than two consecutive weeks
  • Plan pays a percentage of your pay (50% in the first two years)
Retirement Plan
  • Benefit formula based on length of service and career earnings during years of employment with Sysco or any of its subsidiaries
  • Eligible after one year of service - Fully vested after five years
Matching Gifts to Higher Education Programs
  • Sysco will match contributions made by Sysco associates to two-year or four-year institutions and graduate schools of their choice. Other eligible groups include certain foundations, funds, and other organizations that have a mission for the advancement of higher education
Product Purchases
  • Sysco associates may purchase company merchandise at a small percentage over cost
  • Purchases are delivered directly to the Corporate Office
Associate Discounts
  • Associate discounts are available through numerous businesses, facilities and attractions
Associate Activities
  • Activities include Go Texan Day, a company picnic, holiday celebrations , Sysco's anniversary celebration, Toastmaster's Club Meetings, and tours of local operating facilities
  • Roundtable discussions with the CEO and executive team
Associate Referral Plan
  • By referring applicants for Corporate Office positions, associates may earn from $500 - $2,500 if the applicant is successfully hired
Direct Deposit
  • Associates may have their paycheck and/or expense checks directly deposited to the financial institution of their choice
  • Paydays are the 15th and the last day of each month
Additional Information
  • The Sysco Corporate Office is a non-smoking facility
  • Dress code at the Corporate Office is business casual Monday - Thursday and denim is allowed on Fridays 

Sysco is an Equal Opportunity Employer                              Updated 3/25/08