Delivery Driver Hybrid Material Handler

U.S. Venture, Inc.•Santa Clarita, CA

5d•Hybrid

About The Position

U.S. AutoForce, a division of U.S. Venture, Inc., brings together more than 100 years of experience as an industry leader in the distribution of tires, undercar parts, and lubricants to independent tire retailers, auto repair shops, and automotive dealerships. The schedule for this position is Monday - Friday 6:45am - 3:15pm or until all deliveries are completed, plus rotating Saturday's. Schedules are subject to change based on business needs, and may require overtime. Schedules are subject to change based on business needs, and may require overtime.

Requirements

Must be 21 years or older (mandatory company policy)
1 year of professional driving experience (cube van, box truck or semi), and satisfactory completion of company road test by qualified assessor
1 year of warehouse/logistics or relevant experience
Must possess a valid driver’s license and good driving record in compliance with our driver policy
Ability to be trained and safely use powered industrial trucks (forklifts) and high reach lifts.
Pass a forklift certification test
Ability to safely lift 50 pounds consistently and occasionally lift up to 80 pounds
Ability to exert a pushing force of up to 40 pounds - working with barrels and industrial/agricultural tires
Ability to follow instructions and safe operating procedures
Demonstrated ability to provide quality customer service
Ability to work overtime as needed
Successfully pass a pre-employment drug test (do not test for THC / marijuana)
Valid DOT Medical Card or the ability to obtain DOT Medical Card per DOT/FMCSA guidelines and requirements during the hiring process.
Must be currently authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis and must not require U.S. Venture’s sponsorship to continue to work legally in the United States.

Nice To Haves

Ability to work on your feet for extended periods of time
Comfortable working at heights up to 25 feet safely while operating equipment.

Responsibilities

Load, unload, stock tires and auto parts in a fast-paced warehouse environment using industrial vehicles such as a forklift or picker equipment
Use scanners to find and put away tires and assist with inventory control
Drive a box truck under 26,001 pounds or other vehicles during one of our many routes while making 10-20 deliveries/day deliveries
Complete and maintain accurate records and logs including driver's logs, fuel purchase logs, and other records as required by company policy and law
Make on time deliveries at our customer's locations while in a safe, punctual manner in all weather conditions
Perform pre-trip and post-trip inspections on the vehicle you're driving for the day
Operate a handheld device, provided, and ensure all deliveries are fulfilled
Ability to communicate effectively and efficiently with customers, coworkers, and management
Collect payments from customers upon delivery of product
May assist other departments, such as ecomm, inventory, and will call depending on business needs
Contribute to our culture of safety, ensuring adherence to all safety policies and operating procedures.