Delivery Driver Non CDL

Hajoca•Tampa, FL

About The Position

The Delivery Driver Non CDL safely transports Hajoca merchandise to job sites, customer and vendor facilities, other Hajoca locations, other wholesalers, and other destinations as directed by management. The driver loads and secures merchandise, verifies shipping documents and order accuracy, follows directions to delivery destinations, unloads merchandise where requested, obtains required delivery signatures, and collects payment for cash-sale deliveries before releasing merchandise. The role also involves resolving delivery discrepancies with customers, loading merchandise at other locations, identifying potential sales leads, inspecting and maintaining a clean truck, reporting mechanical problems, completing a vehicle inspection report when required, securing truck keys at the end of the day, and completing assigned safety and compliance training. The driver must be at least 21, hold a valid driver’s license, meet company driving-record criteria, be able to drive a vehicle over 10,000 lbs., and pass required Department of Transportation physical examinations.

Requirements

Be at least 21 years old.
Possess a proper and valid driver’s license.
Have a driving record that meets the criteria for an Authorized Driver under company policy.
Be able to drive a vehicle over 10,000 lbs.
Pass a Department of Transportation physical examination before beginning work and at least every two years while employed and performing this job function.
Know laws, rules, and regulations governing motor vehicles generally and commercial motor vehicles subject to Department of Transportation regulations in particular.
Know, apply, and practice safety precautions in a warehouse and material-handling environment.
Build and maintain positive working relationships with customers, vendors, and co-workers.
Remain calm and function effectively in stressful, unexpected, and/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 and applicable laws and regulations.
Load Hajoca merchandise at the Profit Center and secure the load to prevent shifting, damage, or falls.
Ensure the necessary equipment for safely unloading merchandise is available.
Understand shipping documents and have accurate directions for each delivery destination.
Review shipping documentation and verify order accuracy.
Unload the correct merchandise where the receiving party requests and obtain a legible signature for deliveries according to company policy and procedure.
Collect and secure outstanding payments for cash-sale deliveries before releasing merchandise to the customer.
Work with customers at delivery sites to resolve shipping discrepancies promptly and accurately.
Load merchandise at other locations, including vendor pickups, customer returns, and purchases from other wholesalers.
Note prospective customer names and addresses found while making deliveries and provide sales leads.
Inspect the truck and required parts and accessories to determine that they are safe to operate before departure.
Keep the truck cab and body clean of debris and advise management of mechanical problems.
Complete the Driver’s Daily Vehicle Inspection Report at the end of the workday when driving a delivery 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.
Complete required safety and compliance training programs as assigned.
Perform other reasonably related duties as assigned by the immediate supervisor and other management.