Delivery Driver

About the Role

SWDS Drivers are responsible for delivering products to customers from Sherwin-Williams stores using Company vans or pickup trucks. Drivers ensure deliveries are complete, packed correctly, and safely delivered to the correct customer. Drivers are accountable for customer satisfaction and for transporting items in a safe, timely manner. The role involves contact with customers, which may include minors, and access to cash, payment methods, electronic equipment, personal information, store merchandise, and other items of value. A review of criminal history is required to protect the business, its operations, reputation, and the safety of customers, staff, and the public.

The individual selected for this role will work at Store #3725, located at: 1620 N. 3rd Street, Reading, PA 19601.

Responsibilities

• Ensure deliveries are prepared to meet customer requirements in the most efficient manner
• Load customer orders properly on the truck
• Ensure appropriate forms are completed
• Load, transport, and deliver items to customers in a safe, timely manner
• Maintain the store vehicle and alert the supervisor to repair and servicing needs
• Provide excellent customer service, answer questions, and handle complaints from customers
• Adhere to assigned routes and follow time schedules
• Abide by all transportation laws and maintain a safe driving record
• Prepare reports and other documents relating to deliveries
• Operate equipment and machines, such as cars, trucks, forklifts, etc.
• Perform other tasks in the store, including warehouse duties, tinting, and mixing customer orders, and assisting customers

Requirements

• Must be at least twenty-one (21) years of age
• Must be legally authorized to work in the country of employment without needing sponsorship for employment work visa status now or in the future
• Must have a valid, unrestricted Driver’s License
• Able to retrieve material from shelves and floor stacks and lift and carry up to 50 lbs. frequently and up to 70 lbs. on occasion, with or without reasonable accommodation
• Willing to work all scheduled hours, which may include evenings and weekends, with or without reasonable accommodation

Preferred Qualifications

• High School diploma or GED
• At least one (1) year of experience working in a delivery, retail, or customer service position
• At least one (1) year of work experience using material handling equipment (e.g., forklifts, pallet jacks, hand trucks, order pickers, vacu-hoists, drum dollies, conveyor belts)
• Previous work experience selling paint and paint-related products
• Ability to read, write, comprehend, and communicate in more than one language
• Ability to read, write, comprehend, and communicate in Spanish

Benefits

Sherwin-Williams offers a wide range of world-class benefits designed to support employees and their families, including:

• Retirement benefits
• Health care benefits
• Total well-being programs
• Daily commute support

A general description of benefits can be found at http://www.myswbenefits.com/. Click on “Candidates” to view benefit offerings eligible upon hire.

Pay

Compensation decisions depend on various factors, including skill sets, experience, training, licensure, certifications, and business needs. The wage range for this role is provided considering these factors and may vary based on geographic location. The disclosed range estimate has not been adjusted for the applicable geographic differential associated with this position.