Truck Driver

Summary

The Delivery Driver will work with other members of the distribution team to increase company profitability and customer satisfaction by delivering complete, accurate and on-time deliveries to the company’s customers.  Driver will represent the company in a highly professional, safe and cost-effective manner that complies with DOT and other applicable regulations. 

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Prepare truck for operation by assisting in and overseeing the loading of trucks, securing of items and verifying the accuracy of shipping papers.
• Deliver orders via the most effective route to ensure complete orders are delivered according to established time frames and customers’ needs.
• Document delivery, accuracy and receipt of orders by the customer according to company directives and report any discrepancies to company.
• Maintain and monitor truck maintenance and driving record requirements, and maintain required documents for safety, security and quality processes.
• Maintain a safe driving record free of violations.
• Follow company policies and procedures (including safety initiatives and guidelines).

Other Duties

• Perform occasional warehouse and counter duties.
• Other duties as assigned.

Communication

• Maintain communication with company during deliveries to ensure any updated instructions are received.

Equipment Used

• Inspect truck tires, lights, brakes, fluids, etc. to ensure safe and cost-effective performance with preventive maintenance in mind.
• Safely operate forklifts and other warehouse equipment as required.

Work Environment

• Temperature of work area may be affected by outside temperature.

Qualifications

• Minimum 1-2 years work experience.

• Strong customer service and/or problem solving skills.
• Clean MVA record.
• Available to work weekday or weekend overtime as required.

Physical Demands

• Ability to lift up to 75lbs.
• Requires long periods of sitting.
• Frequently ascends/descends from truck during deliveries.