Local Delivery Truck Driver (CDL A/B) (FL)

Schedule

Monday through Friday, start between 5:45–6:30 am, end between 2:15–3:00 pm.

About the role

Responsible for the delivery of merchandise to customers within the expected time parameters.

Responsibilities

• Deliver merchandise according to a pre-determined route.
• Unload correct merchandise and verify each order, noting any corrections.
• Complete all assigned reports and paperwork at the end of the day.
• Communicate to management any system or documentation problems identified during the day.
• Pick up returned merchandise per return authorization.
• Comply with all DOT safety and documentation regulations.
• Perform safety and housekeeping duties in accordance with Edward Don & Company and OSHA standards.
• Communicate effectively with customers and all levels of staff.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• One or more years of safe commercial driving experience (Class A or B CDL).
• Ability to maintain a current DOT Medical Certification and comply with all DOT regulations.
• Ability to bend, stoop, climb, twist, stand, and lift between 60–100 lbs while loading and unloading the delivery truck at each stop (15–30 stops per day).
• Ability to sit and drive for extended periods of time.

Qualifications

• Valid Commercial Driver’s License – Class B (Class A preferred).
• Ability to read and understand English.

Skills

• Operate vehicle in a variety of traffic and weather conditions.
• Meet or exceed minimum productivity levels established by the company.
• Meet or exceed established cases-per-error goals.
• Demonstrate strong customer relations and problem-resolution skills.
• Effectively plan and organize work activities independent of direct supervision.
• Develop a good working knowledge of product and inventory control techniques and procedures.
• Maintain ongoing inter-department communications related to routing, safety, and customer relations.
• Proven ability to communicate articulately and perform simple arithmetic (experience in handling money preferred).
• Building customer loyalty.
• Managing work.
• Adaptability.
• Building trust.
• Follow-up.
• Communication.

Physical demands

• Frequent lifting of product up to 50 lbs during the shift; infrequent lifting up to 80 lbs.
• Ability to climb on and off the truck box.
• Frequent bending, squatting, pushing, and pulling.
• Ability to work in confined spaces.