Delivery Driver Non CDL

Hajoca Corporation•Baton Rouge, LA

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About The Position

Hajoca Corporation is seeking a Delivery Driver Non CDL to deliver merchandise from a Profit Center to job sites, customer and vendor facilities, other Hajoca locations, other wholesalers, and other destinations as directed. The driver operates trucks safely and in accordance with company rules and applicable laws and regulations. The role includes loading and securing merchandise, confirming shipping documents and order accuracy, unloading deliveries where requested, obtaining signatures, collecting payments for cash sales, and resolving shipping discrepancies with customers. Drivers also pick up merchandise from other locations, identify potential sales leads, inspect and maintain the cleanliness of the truck, report mechanical issues, complete required vehicle inspection reports when applicable, secure vehicle keys, and complete assigned safety and compliance training. The position involves working independently while maintaining positive relationships with customers, vendors, and coworkers.

Requirements

Be at least 21 years old.
Possess a proper and valid driver’s license.
Have a driving record that meets Company criteria for an Authorized Driver.
Be able to pass a Department of Transportation physical examination before starting work and at least every two years while employed and performing this job function.
Know laws, rules, and regulations governing motor vehicles, including commercial motor vehicles subject to Department of Transportation regulations.
Know and apply safety precautions in a warehouse and material-handling environment.
Build and maintain positive working relationships with customers, vendors, and coworkers.
Remain calm and function effectively in stressful, unexpected, or emergency situations.
Read, write, speak, and understand English.
Add, subtract, multiply, and divide using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals.

Nice To Haves

Ability to learn to operate warehouse material-handling equipment.
Ability to learn and operate computer-related systems used in the delivery process.

Responsibilities

Operate trucks safely and in compliance with Company rules, applicable laws, and regulations while traveling to delivery destinations as directed by management.
Load and properly secure merchandise at the Profit Center and ensure the equipment needed for safe unloading is available.
Understand shipping documents, maintain accurate directions to delivery destinations, and review documentation for order accuracy.
Unload the correct merchandise and place it where the receiving party requests; obtain a legible signature for all delivered merchandise in accordance with Company policy and procedure.
Collect and secure outstanding payments for cash sale deliveries before releasing merchandise to customers.
Work with customers at delivery sites to resolve shipping discrepancies quickly and accurately.
Load merchandise at other locations, including vendor pickups, customer returns, and purchases from other wholesalers.
Provide sales leads by noting prospective customer names and addresses encountered while making deliveries.
Inspect the truck and required parts and accessories for safe operating condition before departing the Hajoca location, and keep the cab and body clean of debris.
Advise management of mechanical problems; complete the Driver’s Daily Vehicle Inspection Report at the end of the workday when driving a vehicle with a GVWR of 10,001 lbs. or more if a defect or deficiency is found.
Remove truck keys at the end of the workday and store them in the approved location.
Successfully complete assigned safety and compliance training programs.
Perform other reasonably related duties as assigned by the immediate supervisor and other management.

Benefits

Profit-Sharing Program offering team members an opportunity to earn a direct share of annual profits.
Medical, dental, vision, and prescription coverage for full-time team members working 30 or more hours per week.
Accident, Hospital Indemnity, and critical care coverage for full-time team members working 30 or more hours per week.
Life insurance and Long Term Disability for full-time team members working 30 or more hours per week.
Pre-tax accounts for healthcare, dependent care, and commuter benefits for full-time team members working 30 or more hours per week.
Paid vacation, holidays, and sick time for full-time team members working 30 or more hours per week; sick time is also offered to part-time team members as required by state law.
Paid pregnancy and parental leave for full-time team members working 30 or more hours per week.
Paid day of community service for full-time team members working 30 or more hours per week.
401(k) for full-time and part-time team members.
Retirement cash account with company contributions for full-time and part-time team members.
Targeted training programs focused on personal and professional growth for full-time and part-time team members.
Company wellness program for full-time and part-time team members.
Employee discounts for full-time and part-time team members.
College tuition benefits for full-time and part-time team members.