Delivery Driver Associate

Sherwin-Williams • Branford, CT

1d • Onsite

About The Position

The Delivery Driver Associate works closely with wholesale and retail customers to determine their needs, answer questions about Sherwin-Williams products, and recommend solutions. The role also delivers products from Sherwin-Williams stores to customers safely and on time using company vans or pickup trucks. The position is based at Store #705668, 2 Liesl Lane, Branford, CT 06405.

The work involves customer contact, potentially including minors, and access to cash and other payment methods, electronic equipment, personal information, merchandise, and other valuable items. Sherwin-Williams states that it reviews criminal history to help protect its business, operations, reputation, and the safety of customers, staff, employees, vendors, contractors, and the public.

The role combines customer service and sales work with preparing, loading, transporting, and delivering products. The associate maintains the store vehicle, follows assigned routes and schedules, complies with driving and safety rules, prepares delivery documentation, and may operate vehicles, forklifts, and other equipment. Scheduled hours may include evenings and weekends.

Requirements

• Must be at least 21 years of age.
• Must be legally authorized to work in the country of employment without needing employment visa sponsorship now or in the future.
• Must have a valid, unrestricted driver's license.
• Must be able, with or without reasonable accommodation, to retrieve material from shelves and floor stacks and lift and carry up to 50 pounds frequently and up to 70 pounds occasionally.
• Must be willing, with or without reasonable accommodation, to work all scheduled hours, which may include evenings and weekends.

Nice To Haves

• High school diploma or GED.
• At least one year of experience in delivery, retail, or customer service.
• Previous work experience selling paint and paint-related products.
• Ability to read, write, comprehend, and communicate in more than one language.
• Ability to read, write, comprehend, and communicate in Spanish.

Responsibilities

• Provide excellent sales service and support customer satisfaction.
• Assist customers in person and by phone by determining their needs and presenting appropriate products and services.
• Process sales transactions accurately and in accordance with policies and procedures.
• Follow and achieve monthly, quarterly, and yearly sales goals.
• Maintain precise work order files and formulas.
• Pull appropriate products from the sales floor or warehouse.
• Tint and mix products to customer specifications as needed.
• Load, transport, and deliver items to customers safely and on time.
• Assist with loading and unloading items from vehicles.
• Maintain the store vehicle and alert the supervisor to repair and servicing needs.
• Follow assigned routes and time schedules.
• Comply with laws, traffic regulations, and safety procedures when driving.
• Prepare reports and other documents relating to deliveries.
• Operate equipment and machines such as cars, trucks, and forklifts.

Benefits

• The company describes a range of benefits related to health and well-being, career development, and connection, and directs candidates to its benefits website for details on offerings for which they may be eligible.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed