Delivery Driver

Job Summary

The Delivery Driver supports the day-to-day operations of the Warehouse in providing delivery and warehouse services. Provides delivery of materials to customer sites or branch locations. Provides for regular maintenance of vehicles and schedules DOT/state made mandated inspection visits. Maintains a clean vehicle, daily driver logs, and daily vehicle inspection reports. Completes truck summary, drivers log, and other back detail daily. Loads and unloads material and provides exceptional customer service.

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, as appropriate.
• Must be observant and adhere to all local, state, and federal traffic and safety regulations.
• Must have a full understanding of truck routes and may coordinate deliveries with our own trucks, assigned freight companies, or other carriers based on special requests or the best way to ship material.
• Loads and unloads material at the branch and customer locations.
• May perform warehouse functions including, but not limited to, order filling, stocking shelves, processing returns, receiving and shipping, as needed.
• May be responsible for conducting Vendor Managed Inventory (VMI) as part of their 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 providing customer service functions including, but not limited to, order entry, filling orders, processing returns, expediting, technical assistance, Will Call, and other functions, as needed.
• Performs other duties as assigned by supervisor or designate.

Qualifications

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

Skills And Abilities

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

Physical Requirements

Lift and carry requirements (weight and frequency):

• Lift from Floor to Waist: Less than 10 lbs. - Occasionally; 10 to 25 lbs. - Occasionally; 26 to 50 lbs. - Occasionally; 51 to 75 lbs. - Occasionally; 76 to 100 lbs. - Occasionally; 101+ lbs. - Not at all
• Above Waist Lift: Less than 10 lbs. - Occasionally; 10 to 25 lbs. - Occasionally; 26 to 50 lbs. - Not at all; 51 to 75 lbs. - Not at all; 76 to 100 lbs. - Not at all; 101+ lbs. - Not at all
• Unilateral Carry: Less than 10 lbs. - Occasionally; 10 to 25 lbs. - Occasionally; 26 to 50 lbs. - Not at all; 51 to 75 lbs. - Not at all; 76 to 100 lbs. - Not at all; 101+ lbs. - Not at all
• Bilateral Carry: Less than 10 lbs. - Occasionally; 10 to 25 lbs. - Occasionally; 26 to 50 lbs. - Occasionally; 51 to 75 lbs. - Occasionally; 76 to 100 lbs. - Not at all; 101+ lbs. - Not at all

Physical Activity Frequency (in a typical day):

• Sitting - Continuously
• Standing - Occasionally
• Walking - Frequently
• Bending/Stooping - Occasionally
• Crawling - Not at all
• Climbing/Walking Stairs - Occasionally
• Reaching - Continuously
• Crouching/Squatting - Not at all
• Kneeling - Occasionally
• Balancing - Frequently
• Repetitive Motion - Occasionally
• Trunk Rotation - Occasionally
• Pushing/Pulling - Occasionally
• Handling - Continuously
• Fingering - Frequently
• Talking - Occasionally
• Driving (fork lift) - Continuously
• Desk Work - Occasionally
• Use of tools - Frequently
• Hearing - Continuously
• Exposure (to adverse weather & temperature conditions) - Frequently
• Travel - Not at all

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 and more

Pay

Border States provides bonuses to their employee-owners upon the achievement of branch and company goals.