Delivery Driver- Part Time

Parts Authority•Willowbrook, IL

1d•Onsite

About The Position

STONE WHEEL INC. is seeking a Part-Time Delivery Driver to join their team. This role is a newly created career opportunity where a company vehicle is provided. The Delivery Driver is a key contact with customers, responsible for building strong client relationships. Stone Wheel Inc. is a division of Parts Authority, a rapidly growing Supply Chain company with a long history and a focus on career advancement and job stability. Parts Authority, founded in 1973 and headquartered in Long Island, New York, is a leading national distributor of automotive replacement parts, tools, equipment, and transmissions, with over 300 locations across the country. The company has expanded through organic growth and acquisitions, offering a vast catalog of parts and partnering with numerous suppliers to serve domestic and import vehicles. Parts Authority emphasizes its team of professionally trained and experienced staff. The company is looking for passionate individuals who love to drive and are committed to providing excellent customer service to join their growing family and act as ambassadors to their customers.

Requirements

Current, valid driver’s license.
Must be able to meet company insurance requirements (drivers must be 21 years old or over).
Ability to lift, move, push and pull up to 50 pounds.
Ability to handle prolonged sitting.
Ability to manage, track and account for money transactions and reconcile customer credit and debt balances.
Ability to utilize a tablet and/or mobile device for purposes of navigation/route optimization, tracking and customer interface/signature capture.
Exceptional customer and verbal communication skills, ability to communicate effectively, professionally, with tact and diplomacy.
Ability to take and follow directions and work well with others as part of a team.

Nice To Haves

Auto Body Parts Collision Drivers must be able to lift 75 lbs.
Flexible schedule with the ability to work overtime as needed.
Previous delivery driving experience is a plus.

Responsibilities

Pick up and drop off automotive parts, adhering to assigned routes and time schedules.
Ensure orders are properly fulfilled.
Foster customer satisfaction and maintain work safety.
Load, transport, and deliver items to customers or businesses in a timely, friendly, and courteous manner.
Review orders before and after delivery to ensure completeness, correct charges, and customer satisfaction.
Take and follow directions from dispatcher, adhere to assigned routes, follow time schedules, use route navigation apps, and alternative routes when necessary.
Utilize knowledge of the area to deliver packages to customers on time.
Assist with loading and unloading items from vehicles without interfering with operations at customer’s place of business.
Provide excellent customer service, answer questions, and professionally handle complaints and concerns.
Abide by all transportation laws and maintain a safe driving record.
Accept payments, prepare reports including invoices, return forms, reconcile debt and credit, and all moneys collected related to deliveries.
Complete daily maintenance checks on the company delivery vehicle and notify the manager of any issues.
Assist in any and all other store/warehouse duties (stock, parts pulling etc.) as assigned.
Maintain and promote workplace safety.
Secure and transfer cash or other assets.