Delivery Driver

Essential Functions

• Operates light-duty vehicles not regulated by the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration
• Complies with applicable regulations and Company processes, work procedures, and supervisor instructions; follows directions consistently and accepts responsibility for his/her actions and work product
• Observes traffic laws and regulations to avoid citations; immediately reports to the Manager any citation or accident/incident
• Adheres to safety guidelines and procedures; proactively identifies job hazards and collaborates with leadership to minimize hazards and ensure employee safety
• Safely secures loads using straps and tie-downs to prevent damage and minimize the risk of unintended movement
• Maintains accurate driver logs in compliance with state and federal guidelines
• Operates forklifts, hand trucks, or other material handling & moving equipment
• Verifies equipment is operating correctly and safely; performs basic troubleshooting and maintenance as appropriate
• Communicates professionally and effectively, both verbally and in writing (English)
• May perform packing, shipping, warehousing, or other duties as assigned when not driving

Required Education And Work Experience

• A high school diploma or GED equivalent
• Interstate drivers must be at least twenty-one (21) years of age
• A minimum of three (3) years of driving experience driving large vans, trucks with trailers, or similar oversized vehicles
• Experience driving a forklift to move oversized items in a shop environment is preferred

Other Required Skills And Abilities

• Valid Driver's License
• An acceptable motor vehicle record (MVR) is required to maintain eligibility as a covered driver on the Company auto insurance policy

Physical Demands And Work Environment

• Regularly stand and walk throughout the facility
• Sit for long periods while driving
• Regularly lift, carry (short distances), and push/pull up to 100 pounds using material handling & lifting devices as appropriate
• Occasionally climb steps, stairs, or ladders; regularly step up and down to/from forklift, truck, or trailer bed
• Occasionally bend, crawl, stoop, squat, or kneel
• Accurately distinguish colors to respond to sensors, indicators, and color-variable dashboards
• Use hands and fingers, legs, and feet to operate motor vehicles, forklifts, and fasten straps & tie-downs

Working Conditions

• Work is performed in a motor vehicle and in a manufacturing shop and warehouse environment where working conditions may vary significantly
• The employee will be exposed to excessive noise - hearing protection required (occasionally)
• Dust, smoke, fumes/vapors (occasionally)
• Extreme temperatures (occasionally)
• Hazardous equipment, including forklifts, hand tools, cranes or other lifting devices, and other equipment used in a machine shop environment
• The use of PPE, including hearing protection, eye and hand protection, and safety footwear is required