26ft Box Truck Driver

American Food Service Depot•Philadelphia, PA

About The Position

The delivery driver will pick up and drop off items while adhering to assigned routes and time schedules. You should be willing to work as part of the delivery team in order to ensure that the items are complete, packed correctly, and safely delivered to the correct client. American Food Service Depot drivers are able to engage in transport for as many as 11 hours per day in addition to handling pre and post trip unit inspections. Our drivers are expected to report in a timely fashion, clean and in uniform (work boots), and maintain communication with the dispatch office regarding any shorts, returns, or other delivery issues. Physical health is also critical to our drivers so they can effectively perform actions necessary to complete the transport of products. Other expectations include: attend regular meetings to discuss safety, quality and ideas for improvement maintain a clean and orderly cab have a flexible work schedule deal with stressful situations drive in inclement weather with minimal adverse effect on transport schedule

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent
Valid driver's license issued by the state where you intend to work
Clean driving record
Special licenses may be required to operate certain vehicles
Experience may be required or preferred
Willingness to adhere to assigned routes, schedules, safety procedures, and transportation laws
Strong time management and customer service skills
Ability to walk, drive, and lift and carry heavy items for extended periods
Attention to detail
Positive Attitude
Self-Motivated
Active
Safety Conscious
Ability to Work on Multiple Tasks in a Fast Paced, Busy Environment
Great Communication Skills
Ability to Work Well on a Team but Be Self-Motivated and Independent at Times

Responsibilities

Transporting and delivering items to clients or businesses in a safe, timely manner.
Reviewing orders before and after delivery to ensure that orders are complete, the charges are correct, and the customer is satisfied.
Assisting with loading and unloading items from vehicles.
Accepting payments for delivered items.
Providing excellent customer service, answering questions, and handling complaints from clients.
Adhering to assigned routes and following time schedules.
Complete all stops using the Workwave application when finished.
Abiding by all transportation laws and maintaining a safe driving record.
Preparing reports and other documents relating to deliveries.
Operating equipment and machines, such as cars, trucks, forklifts, etc.
Reconcile any shortages with office
attend regular meetings to discuss safety, quality and ideas for improvement
maintain a clean and orderly cab
have a flexible work schedule
deal with stressful situations
drive in inclement weather with minimal adverse effect on transport schedule