Job Description
Job Description
Description : Job Summary
The Driver prepares for daily deliveries by contacting customers, pulling materials, loading trucks and safely transporting merchandise from our distribution warehouse to various businesses and households.
Essential Job Duties
- Prepare truck for operation by inspecting general condition of truck ie; tires, fluids, etc.
- Maintain safe operation and clean appearance of vehicle by complying with organization’s operational policies, procedures, and standards, as well as state and local driving rules and regulations
- Cleaning truck exterior and interior.
- Load hardwood products on truck using a forklift
- Must be able to lift 50-75 pounds
- Check product for accuracy
- Secure load
- Safely follow routes and time schedules
- Contact customers on their route 1 day prior to delivery
- Serve customers by understanding and resolving or escalating complaints; adjusting orders
- Manually unload truck to deliver product to customers
- Maintain delivery records by obtaining receipt acknowledgments and completing driver log and truck performance forms
- Follow DOT regulations and safety standards
- Other duties as assigned
Additional Responsibilities
Maintain Safety - Employee consistently follows safety policies / procedures and works safely.Teamwork – employees respect and support each other and function together well. Conflict is handled swiftly and skillfully.Attendance – strive for low absenteeism and tardiness.Supports the culture – Employee consistently shows positive energy, looks in the mirror to find solutions, and is committed to continual improvement.Teamwork Characteristics – Employee consistently respects the break schedule; gets along well with others and respects company propertyQuality of Work – Employee is consistently quality minded and pays attention to details.Attendance - To contribute to the team means being at work and being on time. Being dependable is extremely important to your team.Influences Others – Employee consistently sets a good example for other employees.Reporting
The Driver reports to the Transportation Supervisor
Key Skills and Competencies
Ability to operate forklifts and trucks in a variety of weather conditionsMaintain a clean driving recordThorough product knowledgeMust be able to lift 50-75 poundsWorking knowledge of computer systemsUnderstanding of health and safety regulationsOrganizational and time management skillsMust have strong attention to detailMust work independently as well as be a team-playerBasic math skillsProfessionally communicate with customersPatience and the ability to stay calm in stressful situationsProblem solving skillsHigh school diploma or equivalentJob Type : Full-time
Salary : $25.00 per hour
Expected hours : 40 per week
Benefits :
401(k)401(k) matchingDental insuranceHealth insuranceLife insurancePaid time offVision insuranceDay range :
Monday to FridayExperience level :
1 yearShift :
Day shiftWork Location : In person
Requirements :