Branch Driver

About the role

The Branch Driver is responsible for delivering products to/from customers, company branch/warehouse locations, and company suppliers in a delivery van or box truck (No CDL required). Responsible for ensuring that deliveries are prepared to meet customer requirements in the most efficient manner and materials are correct and free of damage.

Responsibilities

• Inspect company vehicle for visual and operating defects; responsible for completing a daily inspection report
• Keep company vehicle clean, serviced, and maintained; alert supervisor of repair and/or service needed
• Must follow Department of Transportation (DOT), local and state driving laws and regulations
• Load or unload vehicle and ensure all material for each order is correct (quantity and type of material) and that material is free of damage before departure
• May assist in preparing orders for delivery
• Ensure all appropriate documentation is thoroughly completed at the time of delivery, including delivery receipt is signed by the customer, packing list and branch/warehouse manifest
• Pick up material returns from customers; responsible for inspecting the condition of the material and verifies quantities and catalog numbers
• Pick up material from company suppliers
• May be required to support other Warehouse duties such as preparing and filling orders and/or receiving, stocking, staging, and shipping material
• Perform other duties as assigned

Qualifications

• In lieu of experience, must attend company driver training
• Must have a valid driver's license
• Must be at least 21 years of age
• Must pass a pre-employment and annual review of the Motor Vehicle Record
• Must obtain verification of non-expired medical certificate as required by law within 60 days of hire
• Must not have had a suspended driver's license for a traffic accident/violation within the past 3 years
• Must not have any at fault accidents in the past 3 years

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities

• Ability to handle loads with a combine weight not to exceed 26,000 GVW
• Ability to handle basic issues and problems
• Strong knowledge of safety regulations and be familiar with traffic and driver laws
• Willingness to adhere to assigned routes, schedules, safety procedures, and transportation laws
• Excellent organizational and time management skills; ability to meet deadlines
• Excellent customer service skills
• Good attention to detail
• Ability to meet deadlines
• Ability to work overtime as needed

Physical Demands

• Sit: Must be able to remain in a stationary position - Constantly â at least 51%
• Walk: Must be able to move about inside/outside office or work location - Occasionally â up to 20%
• Use hands to finger, handle, or feel: Operates a computer and other office machinery - Constantly â at least 51%
• Stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl: Must be able to crouch down to stock shelves, pick up boxes, or position oneself to maintain computers in the lab/under desks/in server closet - Occasionally â up to 20%
• Climb or balance: Must be able to ascend/descend on a ladder, forklift, pallet jack, or other warehouse equipment - Occasionally â up to 20%
• Talk, hear, taste, smell: Must be able to use senses to effectively communicate with co-workers and clients and detect hazardous conditions - Constantly â at least 51%

Benefits

• Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance
• Life Insurance
• Short-Term and Long-Term Disability Insurance
• 401K with Employer Match
• Paid vacation and sick time
• Paid company holidays plus flexible personal days per year
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Health & Wellness Programs
• Flexible Spending Accounts
• HSA Accounts
• Commuter Transit Benefits
• Additional Optional Insurance such as Pet Insurance, Legal Assistance, Critical Illness, Home and Auto Insurance to name a few.
• Employee Discount Programs
• Professional Training & Development Programs
• Career Advancement Opportunities â We like to promote from within