Delivery Driver- non CDL

Hajoca Corporation • Costa Mesa, CA

247d • $18 - $22

About The Position

Hajoca Corporation is one of the country's largest privately-held wholesale distributors of plumbing, heating & cooling, and industrial supplies. Founded in 1858, Hajoca is a company based on the principles of 'Service, Integrity, Reliability,' and on relationships of trust and support with teammates, customers, and suppliers. Throughout its history, Hajoca has played an active role in shaping advances in plumbing. However, we attribute our success to two simple truths; a unique business philosophy and talented people. Hajoca is all about the people, who give us our advantage, and who will guide us successfully into the future. Although Hajoca is a large company, we work in a decentralized environment where each of our locations, called Profit Centers (PCs), is run by the Profit Center Manager as if it were their own small business. A typical PC is the heart of our business and consists of a warehouse, counter, sales office, and (sometimes) a showroom. Our PCs conduct business under and offer a customized business approach, honoring what's special about each local marketplace. Hajoca is looking for a Delivery Driver- non CDL at their Costa Mesa, CA location. Pay for Delivery Driver- non CDL is between $18 and $22 per hour at this location.

Requirements

• Be at least 21 years old.
• Possess a proper and valid driver's license.
• Have a driving record that meets the criteria for being an Authorized Driver in accordance with Company policy.
• Be able to pass a Department of Transportation physical examination before beginning work and again at least every two years while employed and performing this job function.

Nice To Haves

• Know the laws, rules and regulations governing driving motor vehicles in general, and commercial motor vehicles subject to Department of Transportation regulations in particular.
• Know of, be able to apply, and practice safety precautions in a warehouse and material handling environment.
• Be able to build and maintain a positive working relationship with customers, vendors and co-workers.
• Be able to remain calm and function effectively in stressful, unexpected, and/or emergency situations.
• Be able to learn to operate warehouse material-handling equipment.
• Be able to learn and operate the computer related systems used in the delivery process.
• Read, write, speak and understand English.
• Be able to add, subtract, multiply, and divide, using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals.

Responsibilities

• Operate trucks safely and in compliance with Company rules, applicable laws, and regulations.
• Load the truck at the Profit Center with Hajoca merchandise to be delivered.
• Secure the load properly so that nothing will shift, get damaged, or fall from the truck.
• Ensure that the necessary equipment to safely unload the merchandise is available.
• Understand the shipping documents associated with the merchandise for each delivery and have accurate directions to each delivery destination.
• Review shipping documentation and ensure order accuracy.
• Unload correct merchandise from the truck and place it where the receiving party wants it.
• Obtain legible signature for all merchandise delivered per Company policy and procedure.
• Collect and secure outstanding payments for all cash sale deliveries prior to releasing the material to the customer.
• Work with customers at the delivery site to resolve shipping discrepancies quickly and accurately.
• Load the truck at other locations with merchandise.
• Provide sales leads by noting prospective customer names and addresses discovered in the course of making deliveries.
• Inspect the truck and required parts and accessories to determine safe operating condition prior to departure from the Hajoca location.
• Keep truck clean of debris in cab and body.
• Advise management of any mechanical problems with the truck.
• Complete the Driver's Daily Vehicle Inspection Report when driving a delivery vehicle with a gross vehicle weight (GVWR) of 10,001 lbs. or more if a defect or deficiency is found.
• Remove keys from the truck and store keys in the approved location at the end of the workday.
• Successfully complete required safety and compliance training programs as assigned.
• Perform other reasonably related duties as assigned by immediate supervisor and other management as required.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, vision, and prescription coverage.
• Accident and Hospital Indemnity coverage.
• Life insurance and Long Term Disability.
• Pre-tax accounts for healthcare and dependent care.
• Paid vacation, holidays, and sick time.
• Paid pregnancy and parental leave.
• Paid day of community service.
• 401(k) Retirement cash account with company contributions.
• Targeted training programs focused on your personal and professional growth.
• Company wellness program.
• Employee discounts.
• College tuition benefits.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Industry: Merchant Wholesalers, Durable Goods