Delivery Driver

Connor Co.•Crawfordsville, IN

About The Position

The Counter/Warehouse/Delivery Driver loads and unloads trucks, inspects and processes incoming materials, and stores products in designated warehouse locations. The role maintains a safe, clean and orderly warehouse, shipping-supply area, workstation, and counter area, and performs general housekeeping. The position prepares delivery trucks for operation, monitors vehicle condition and maintenance needs, securely loads products, and delivers items according to established routes and schedules. The driver reports delivery progress by cell phone, picks up returned items, verifies deliveries against packing slips, and obtains customer receipt signatures. The role also serves customers by resolving or forwarding complaints, takes ownership of new and different requests, and performs other duties as requested. The work takes place in a normal warehouse environment, with exposure to varying weather conditions and temperatures in the warehouse and on the loading dock. The position requires lifting up to 50 pounds regularly and up to 75 pounds occasionally.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent.
Valid driver’s license and clean driving record.
Critical-thinking skills, including using logic and reasoning to identify alternative solutions.
Mathematical reasoning skills and the ability to select appropriate methods or formulas to solve problems.
Ability to learn Eclipse software.
Strong attention to detail and accuracy.
Ability to perform assignments with minimal supervision and under tight deadlines.
Strong interpersonal communication skills.
Patient and professional attitude while managing a busy workload.
Strong organizational skills.
Ability to determine and prioritize workload.
Ability to lift up to 50 pounds regularly and up to 75 pounds occasionally.

Responsibilities

Load and unload trucks efficiently and effectively.
Inspect materials according to instructions and report damaged goods.
Process inbound materials and compare quantities on packing slips or manifests with items received.
Sort and place materials on racks, shelves, or bins according to characteristics such as size, type, style, color, or product code.
Ensure materials are placed in designated warehouse areas.
Stack skids or pallets in designated areas and dispose of scrap bracing, cardboard, and strapping appropriately.
Maintain a safe and clean work environment, including warehouse racks, shelves, pallet areas, workstations, counter areas, and shipping-supply areas.
Perform general housekeeping, including sweeping, mopping, dusting, and emptying trash.
Inspect the truck's general condition, fluid levels, and tire pressure, and notify the Branch Manager of required repairs.
Maintain truck operating efficiency by completing preventative maintenance requirements, troubleshooting malfunctions, and scheduling repairs.
Securely load the delivery truck to avoid product damage.
Deliver items by identifying destinations, establishing routes, operating the truck, unloading items, and maintaining the schedule.
Use a cell phone to report delivery progress.
Pick up returned items for the company.
Verify delivered products against the packing slip and obtain the customer's signature on the receipt.
Serve customers by understanding and resolving or forwarding complaints.
Accept ownership for accomplishing new and different requests to enhance the organization's reputation.
Perform other duties as requested.