Warehouse Delivery Driver

Job Summary

The Sales Center Delivery Driver ensures safe, efficient, and damage-free delivery of products to customers. Responsibilities include adhering to safety protocols, planning routes, loading/unloading freight, building customer relationships, and supporting warehouse operations in the Sales Center.

Major Responsibilities/Activities

• Safely operate a delivery truck while transporting products, ensuring compliance with speed limits and traffic laws to maintain safety and efficiency on the road.
• Conduct thorough pre-trip inspections to ensure the truck is in good working condition and promptly report any maintenance issues to the supervisor to prevent breakdowns and ensure safety.
• Load and unload freight, lifting objects of various shapes, sizes, and weights (up to 50 lbs frequently and greater than 75 lbs occasionally), ensuring that all items are handled with care to prevent damage.
• Ensure goods are secured properly and safely for transportation to prevent shifting and damage during transit.
• Maintain and clean the delivery truck and related equipment to uphold the company's professional image and ensure operational efficiency.
• Handle and process related paperwork, ensuring all documentation is completed and filed correctly by following established procedures.
• Maintain and update the driver logbook (digital and/or paper) meticulously, recording all deliveries, pickups, and other relevant information to ensure compliance with regulations and company policies.
• Adhere to company policies and procedures while handling financial transactions to ensure accurate and secure money collection.
• Carry out other duties as assigned, demonstrating flexibility and a willingness to assist in various tasks to support the team.

Customer Service

• Provide outstanding customer service during delivery and pickup operations, assisting customers as needed.
• Represent the company through professional conduct and appearance.
• Develop and maintain good rapport with customers, reflecting the company's image positively and fostering long-term relationships that contribute to customer satisfaction and loyalty.
• Address any customer concerns or issues promptly and effectively.
• Record any product damages during transit or unloading, including detailed descriptions and photos if necessary.
• Follow company escalation procedures for reporting and resolving issues, damages, or complaints efficiently.

Minimum Requirements

• A High School Diploma.
• A valid DOT physical card and a valid driver’s license.
• A thorough grasp on the DOT rules and regulations regarding driving hours of service.
• Ability to pass a pre-employment DOT drug screen and background check.
• No DUI or License suspensions in the last 5 years.

Essential Mental/Physical Functions

• Ability to lift a minimum of 75 lbs.
• Capable of driving for prolonged periods of time.
• Capable of standing, walking, bending, stooping, squatting to perform loading/unloading assignments.
• Must be able to read and interpret, in English, job related documents and possess good to excellent communication skills.
• Must have the ability to do simple math (add, subtract, divide and multiply).
• Must be able to identify products by way of work related documents such as pick lists, work orders, shipping documents, etc.
• Must be able to maintain focus of tasks at hand with high level of attention to detail.

Pay

Salary starts at $23 an hour.

About the Role

Join Hörmann, a premier manufacturer of garage doors, and enjoy a stable, full-time position with a respected international manufacturer. Opportunities to learn new skills, including logistics operations, await you in this team-oriented culture that values safety, reliability, and professional growth.

Qualifications

Candidates with second language ability especially in Spanish or German will be given additional consideration; however, fluency in English is required.

Benefits

Comprehensive benefits package (medical, dental, vision, life insurance, and 401(k) with employer match)

Paid vacation and holidays

Stable, full-time position with a respected international manufacturer

Opportunities to learn new skills, including logistics operations

Team-oriented culture that values safety, reliability, and professional growth

Skills

High School Diploma

Valid DOT physical card and driver’s license

Thorough grasp on DOT rules and regulations regarding driving hours of service

Ability to lift a minimum of 75 lbs

Capable of driving for prolonged periods of time

Standing, walking, bending, stooping, squatting to perform loading/unloading assignments

Reading and interpreting job related documents in English

Doing simple math (add, subtract, divide and multiply)

Identifying products by way of work related documents such as pick lists, work orders, shipping documents, etc.

Maintaining focus of tasks at hand with high level of attention to detail

Benefits

Medical

Dental

Vision

Life insurance

401(k) with employer match

Vacation and holiday pay

Drug-free workplace policy

Equal opportunity employer