Delivery Driver - Final Mile - Valley Center, CA
About The Position
The Delivery Specialist delivers purchased merchandise to customers within an assigned market while meeting delivery and quality standards. The role provides a positive customer experience by building trusted relationships, offering advice, ensuring safe delivery, resolving problems, and handling product returns as needed. The position operates and maintains a delivery vehicle and related equipment, which may include a trailer. It involves safely loading, unloading, and transporting products; completing vehicle inspections; maintaining delivery records; communicating with customers; and partnering with field sales and store personnel. Drivers work in all weather and road conditions and may be required to work various shifts, including evenings and weekends. The company describes a comprehensive total rewards package. Benefits mentioned include medical, dental, and vision coverage, company-paid life and disability insurance, paid parental leave, tuition reimbursement, and adoption and surrogacy assistance. Eligibility terms vary by employment status and hours worked.
Requirements
- Must be at least 21 years old.
- Must have at least 3 years of driving experience and meet motor vehicle record check requirements.
- A valid driver's license with a clean driving record is listed as preferred.
- High school diploma or equivalent is preferred.
- DOT Medical Card as required.
- Ability to move throughout the store and outdoor areas quickly and safely.
- Ability to push and pull merchandise weighing up to 2,000 pounds with proper material-handling equipment.
- Ability to operate equipment related to job duties safely, properly, efficiently, and accurately.
- Ability to lift and move large, bulky, or heavy merchandise and safely load and unload a delivery truck.
- Ability to use Microsoft Outlook and Outlook Calendar.
- Excellent time-management skills and ability to meet tight deadlines.
- Strong customer-service skills and a professional, friendly attitude.
- Strong written and verbal communication skills.
- Ability to read, write, and count accurately to complete documentation.
- Ability to navigate using GPS systems and maps.
- Ability to successfully complete required training.
- Flexibility to work various shifts, including evenings and weekends, as required.
Nice To Haves
- Previous truck delivery experience.
- Experience using a hand truck, dolly, pallet jack, and forklift.
Responsibilities
- Maintain regular and predictable attendance.
- Make timely deliveries that meet or exceed scheduled delivery times.
- Operate and maintain a clean, organized delivery vehicle and delivery equipment, including a trailer at times.
- Load, unload, and organize products safely and efficiently.
- Perform pre-trip and post-trip vehicle inspections.
- Maintain accurate records of deliveries and any issues.
- Communicate with customers to provide updates or address concerns during delivery.
- Provide exceptional customer service and a positive, friendly experience.
- Partner with field sales team members and store personnel to meet customer needs.
- Handle products carefully to prevent damage and ensure safe transport.
- Follow traffic laws and company policies for safe driving.
- Handle returns, exchanges, and customer inquiries as needed.
Benefits
- Medical coverage
- Dental coverage
- Vision coverage
- Company-paid life insurance
- Company-paid disability insurance
- Paid parental leave
- Tuition reimbursement
- Adoption and surrogacy assistance
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
