Delivery Driver

About the role

Join Acorn Distributors, a multi-million dollar distributor of janitorial and food service products serving industries such as Education, Healthcare, Government, Lodging, Commercial, Property Management, Restaurants, and Catering. We are seeking Class A & B CDL drivers and Non-CDL drivers to safely deliver products to customers. This role offers a stable career with home every night and every weekend. Uniforms are provided, and a $2000 hiring bonus is available.

Responsibilities

• Travel established routes to deliver products or render services.
• Unload products at customers’ or warehouse facilities as necessary.
• Down-stack product on truck throughout the business day.
• Record sales or delivery information and obtain customer signature on delivery invoices or pick-up requests.
• Complete and submit all related paperwork to the Transportation Supervisor or appropriate department.
• Pick up returns and/or damaged product.
• Maintain presentable appearance (personal and vehicle).
• Listen to and resolve customer concerns.
• Represent the company positively with a friendly, helpful, and competent disposition.
• Perform routine safety inspections on company trucks.
• Follow OSHA safety standards and DOT regulations; report violations to the Transportation Supervisor.
• Perform other duties as needed.

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent; minimum one (1) year of related experience and/or training, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily and in a manner that demonstrates teamwork and honesty.
• Ability to communicate and comprehend both written (documents, orders, invoices, instructions) and oral (customer interactions) information.
• Basic mathematical and analytical skills.
• Knowledge of and compliance with company policies, DOT regulations, and state/federal laws.
• Organizational and scheduling skills.
• Must pass a background check, drug screen, DMV check, and medical examination.
• Ability to work independently with minimal supervision.
• Licensing in accordance with state and federal requirements (CDL-A, CDL-B, or Non-CDL).

Physical Demands

• Prolonged periods of sitting and driving.
• Regularly required to reach, stand, walk, handle or feel objects, and sort/load products.
• Frequently lift and/or move excessive weight (50 pounds or more).
• Work environment may be stressful with stringent deadlines; maintaining productivity and accuracy is expected.

Equipment Used

• Two-wheeler, pallet jack, electric pallet jack.
• Mobile phone and calculator.
• Tractor-trailer or 26' straight truck.