DRIVER - LOCAL DELIVERY

Responsibilities

• Load, unload and deliver products to customer sites within designated time frames safely using the most efficient routes possible.
• Maintain required logs and reports necessary to maintain compliance with DOT and Company policies relating to safety standards and operation of delivery vehicles, forklifts etc.
• Safely load and properly block, brace, and secure the cargo.
• Strong knowledge of driving/traffic and transportation laws, ensuring continuous compliance while operating the truck(s).
• Operate forklift safely and efficiently to transfer, load, unload product – ensure accurate product and quantity of product is being loaded into customer.
• Perform pre-check and post-check operations of Company vehicles and forklifts per required procedures.
• Notify the manager immediately of any accidents, damage, violations, and areas of concerns to implement corrective measures and/or actions.
• Follow good housekeeping and safety practices at all times.
• Act as the warehouse and/or front counter back up as needed.
• Perform additional projects/duties to support ongoing business needs.

Requirements

• Paid Training Programs Available
• Must meet and pass DOT standards.
• Ability to successfully pass forklift training and delivery truck driving tests through our Prove it Pass it training within 30 working days of start date.
• High school diploma or equivalent (for example GED).
• Previous training on operating forklifts and delivery trucks is highly preferred.

Knowledge & Skills

• Safe driving skills: proven abilities to safely operate a flat bed or box truck.
• Ability to safely operate a forklift as needed.
• Ability to safely load/transfer products to designated locations in a timely manner without causing damage.
• High level of attention to detail and surroundings.
• Ability to follow all policies and established practices for branch, driving and warehouse operations.
• Ability to apply good judgement, strong work ethics and integrity on the job.
• Compliant and results oriented.
• Dependable, works well in a team environment, and establishes positive working relationships with employees and customers.
• Effective verbal and written communication skills.
• Basic Computer skills including data entry to process transactions and generate reports and orders.
• Able to multi-task well with the ability to assist in warehouse or front counter or a branch as needed.

Physical Requirements/Work Environment

• Must be able to perform essential responsibilities with or without reasonable accommodations.
• DOT screening annually.