Delivery Driver

This position is located in Reno, NV.

About the role

Be part of a growing, successful company in an exciting and challenging field. Border States is 100% employee-owned, which means you’re empowered to make decisions, find solutions, and receive rewards for your hard work. As a Delivery Driver, you will support the day-to-day operations of the Warehouse by providing delivery and warehouse services.

Responsibilities

• Provides delivery of material to Border States branches and customer sites based on business needs.
• Maintains delivery vehicle in clean, good working condition, and monitors maintenance and mileage data if required.
• Provides for regular maintenance and cleaning of vehicles, as appropriate.
• Schedules DOT/state mandated inspection visits, as required.
• Maintains daily driver logs and vehicle inspection sheets.
• Completes truck summary, driver’s log, and other backup detail daily; pays truck expenses and updates appropriate records.
• Adheres to all local, state, and federal traffic and safety regulations.
• Coordinates deliveries with company trucks, assigned freight companies, or other carriers based on special requests or optimal shipping methods.
• Loads and unloads material at branch and customer locations.
• Performs warehouse functions including order filling, stocking shelves, processing returns, receiving and shipping, as needed.
• May conduct Vendor Managed Inventory (VMI) as part of daily route.
• May check and pack material to be delivered.
• May maintain shipping equipment and keep work area clean and safe.
• May assist the City Desk and Will Call areas in customer service functions such as order entry, filling orders, processing returns, expediting, technical assistance, and other tasks.
• Performs other duties as assigned by supervisor or designate.

Requirements

• 2 years of work experience preferred.
• Prior warehouse distribution experience, including forklift operation and knowledge of electrical products/systems, is preferred.
• Minimum of 21 years of age.
• Valid driver’s license to operate company vehicles.
• Current medical certification.
• Clean driving record.
• Working knowledge of PC for Windows and internet; SAP software is a plus.

Skills

• Ability to perform all aspects of the job accurately and efficiently while providing exceptional customer service.
• Excellent interpersonal communication skills (reading, writing, and speaking English).
• Ability to effectively plan and organize.
• Strong customer service skills, including being competent, accurate, responsive, and engaged.

Physical Requirements

Lift and carry requirements (weight and frequency):

• Occasionally (0 – 33%): Less than 10 lbs. to 100 lbs. (from floor to waist or above waist).
• Frequently (34 – 66%): 10 to 25 lbs. (unilateral or bilateral carry).
• Continuously (67 – 100%): Less than 10 lbs. (bilateral carry).
• Not at all: 101+ lbs. or weights above 25 lbs. for unilateral/bilateral carry.

Physical Activity Frequency:

• Continuously: Sitting, reaching, handling, talking, driving, hearing.
• Frequently: Walking, balancing, use of tools.
• Occasionally: Standing, bending/stooping, climbing/walking stairs, pushing/pulling, trunk rotation, exposure to adverse weather/temperature conditions.
• Not at all: Crawling, crouching/squatting, kneeling, travel.

Benefits

• Health, Dental, and Vision Benefits
• Accident, Critical Illness, Hospital Indemnity
• FSA & HSA
• Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP)
• Disability Benefits
• 401(k) Retirement Plan
• Life Insurance
• Employee Assistance Program
• Paid Holidays
• Paid Volunteer Time
• Personal Leave time
• Bonuses upon achievement of branch and company goals