Delivery Driver I

Gleason • Loves Park, IL

3d

About The Position

The Delivery Driver I operates Company vehicles to make local and out-of-state deliveries and pickups. Routes are designed to allow drivers to return home daily, although weather, vehicle repairs, or special delivery needs may occasionally require an overnight hotel stay. In addition to driving assignments, the position works in Shipping & Receiving and may be cross-trained in other shop areas when not driving. The schedule must be flexible, with overtime potentially required at short notice. The driver is responsible for ensuring that vehicle insurance and registration remain with the vehicle and for keeping the vehicle and dock clean. Drivers represent the company to customers through both inside and outside customer contacts and may be required to train new drivers. The employee is expected to follow the Gleason Business Philosophy, understand company ISO 9001 and 14001 targets and departmental processes, and learn and practice Lean Manufacturing principles.

Requirements

• High school diploma or GED.
• Valid, unrestricted driver's license.
• Must be at least 23 years old.
• Forklift certification is required; certification may be completed in-house.
• Excellent communication skills.
• Neat, professional appearance and good social skills.
• Ability to use the company Intranet, including navigating the Quality, Environmental, and CIT systems, and to look up Safety Data Sheets (SDS).
• Ability to work flexibly and potentially work overtime at short notice.
• Ability to work closely with other drivers and dock personnel.
• Physical capabilities include near, distance, peripheral, and depth-perception vision; hearing machine cycles; sense of touch; and wearing PPE such as gloves, safety glasses, and steel-toe shoes. Routine wrist motion may be required.

Nice To Haves

• One to two years of related experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Operate Company vehicles for local and out-of-state deliveries and pickups.
• Work in Shipping & Receiving in addition to regular driving assignments.
• Keep vehicle insurance and registration with the vehicle at all times.
• Maintain vehicle and dock cleanliness.
• Work in other shop areas when not driving, as cross-trained.
• Represent the company during inside and outside customer contacts.
• Train new drivers when applicable.
• Follow the Gleason Business Philosophy and departmental work instructions and processes.
• Learn, understand, and practice Lean Manufacturing principles and be knowledgeable about company ISO 9001 and 14001 targets, objectives, and goals.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Education Level: High school or GED