Delivery Driver - Non-CDL

US Venture•Wixom, MI

About The Position

U.S. AutoForce, a division of U.S. Venture, Inc., distributes tires, undercar parts, and lubricants to independent tire retailers, auto repair shops, and automotive dealerships. The Delivery Driver operates a box truck under 26,001 pounds or another vehicle on assigned routes, making approximately 10–20 deliveries per day. The schedule is Monday through Friday, 6:00 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. or until deliveries are complete, with rotating Saturday overtime. Schedules may change based on business needs and may require overtime; workdays are approximately 8–12 hours. The role involves making safe, punctual deliveries in all weather conditions, maintaining required driving and fuel records, inspecting the vehicle before and after trips, and using a provided handheld device to fulfill deliveries. Drivers may load and unload trucks, operate equipment such as forklifts, pallet jacks, and order pickers, collect customer payments, and communicate with customers, coworkers, and management. The job requires frequent lifting of approximately 50 pounds, occasional lifting up to 80 pounds, and occasional pushing force up to 40 pounds. Team lifts or mechanical equipment are used when handling commercial tires. Other related duties may be assigned, subject to reasonable accommodations. The employee may work in prevailing weather conditions and encounter moderate noise and fumes associated with tires and occasionally car parts and lubricants. Required protective equipment includes steel or composite toe boots, a safety vest, safety harness, seatbelt, and self-retracting lifeline. U.S. AutoForce provides the equipment except for the boots.

Requirements

Must be at least 21 years old.
At least 1 year of professional driving experience with a cube van, box truck, or semi, and satisfactory completion of the company road test by a qualified assessor.
Valid driver’s license and good driving record in compliance with the company driver policy.
Valid DOT Medical Card per DOT/FMCSA guidelines.
Ability to be trained to safely use powered industrial trucks, including forklifts, and high-reach lifts as required.
Ability to lift 50 pounds consistently and occasionally lift up to 80 pounds.
Ability to exert a pushing force of up to 40 pounds when working with barrels and industrial or agricultural tires.
Ability to follow instructions and safe operating procedures.
Demonstrated ability to provide quality customer service.
Ability to work overtime as needed.
Successfully pass a pre-employment drug test; THC/marijuana is not tested.
Must be currently authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis and not require U.S. Venture sponsorship to continue working legally.

Responsibilities

Drive a box truck under 26,001 pounds or another vehicle on assigned routes, making approximately 10–20 deliveries per day.
Maintain accurate driver, fuel purchase, and other required records and logs in accordance with company policy and law.
Make safe, punctual, and on-time deliveries at customer locations in all weather conditions.
Perform pre-trip and post-trip inspections of the vehicle.
Assist with loading and unloading trucks and operate equipment such as forklifts, pallet jacks, and order pickers when needed.
Use the provided handheld device to ensure deliveries are fulfilled.
Communicate effectively with customers, coworkers, and management.
Collect payments from customers upon delivery.
Follow safety and manufacturer guidelines when using required protective equipment and operating equipment.
Perform other job-related tasks and follow job-related instructions as assigned by a supervisor, subject to reasonable accommodations.