Delivery Driver

Sherwin-Williams • East Hartford, CT

25d • Onsite

About The Position

SWDS Drivers deliver products to customers from Sherwin-Williams stores using Company vans or pickup trucks. They ensure deliveries are complete, packed correctly, and safely delivered to the correct customer, while supporting customer satisfaction and transporting items safely and on time. The role is based at Store #721212, 93 Goodwin Street, East Hartford, CT 06108.

The job involves contact with customers, potentially including minors, and access to cash and other payment methods, electronic equipment, personal information, store merchandise, and other items of value. Sherwin-Williams states that it reviews criminal history to protect its business, operations, reputation, and the safety of customers, staff, employees, vendors, contractors, and the public.

In addition to delivery work, the driver may perform store and warehouse duties, including tinting and mixing customer orders and assisting customers. The role may require working scheduled hours that include evenings and weekends.

Requirements

• Must be at least 21 years of age.
• Must be legally authorized to work in the country of employment without current or future employment visa sponsorship.
• Must have a valid, unrestricted Driver’s License.
• Must be able, with or without reasonable accommodation, to retrieve material from shelves and floor stacks and lift and carry up to 50 lbs. frequently and up to 70 lbs. occasionally.
• Must be willing to work all scheduled hours, which may include evenings and weekends, with or without reasonable accommodation.

Nice To Haves

• High School diploma or GED.
• At least one year of experience in delivery, retail, or customer service.
• At least one year of work experience using material handling equipment, such as forklifts, pallet jacks, hand trucks, order pickers, vacu-hoists, drum dollies, or conveyor belts.
• Previous work experience selling paint and paint-related products.
• Ability to read, write, comprehend, and communicate in more than one language.
• Ability to read, write, comprehend, and communicate in Spanish.

Responsibilities

• Prepare deliveries to meet customer requirements in the most efficient manner.
• Load customer orders properly on the truck.
• Ensure appropriate forms are completed.
• Load, transport, and deliver items to customers safely and on time.
• Maintain the store vehicle and alert the supervisor to repair and servicing needs.
• Provide excellent customer service, answer questions, and handle customer complaints.
• Follow assigned routes and time schedules.
• Follow transportation laws and maintain a safe driving record.
• Prepare reports and other documents relating to deliveries.
• Operate equipment and machines, such as cars, trucks, and forklifts.
• Perform other store tasks, including warehouse duties, tinting and mixing customer orders, and waiting on customers.

Benefits

• Sherwin-Williams describes a range of benefits related to retirement, health care, well-being, and commuting; specific offerings depend on eligibility. The posting directs candidates to the company benefits site for details.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed