Delivery Driver - Final Mile (Full Time) - Hillsboro, OR

Tractor Supply Company•Hillsboro, OR

1d•Onsite

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 required. The position involves operating and maintaining a delivery vehicle and related equipment, including a trailer at times, and working in varying weather and road conditions.

Requirements

Must be at least 21 years of age.
Must have at least 3 years of driving experience and meet motor vehicle record check requirements.
Must hold a DOT Medical Card as required.
Ability to move throughout store and outdoor areas quickly and safely, with the physical and mental stamina to do so.
Ability to push and pull merchandise weighing up to 2,000 pounds with appropriate material-handling equipment.
Ability to operate job-related equipment efficiently, safely, properly, and accurately.
Ability to lift and move large, bulky, and/or heavy merchandise and safely load and unload a delivery truck.
Ability to use Microsoft Outlook and Outlook Calendar.
Strong time-management skills and ability to meet tight deadlines.
Strong customer-service skills and a professional, friendly attitude.
Written and verbal communication skills to communicate effectively with team members and customers.
Ability to read, write, and count accurately to complete documentation.
Ability to navigate using GPS systems and maps.
Ability to complete all 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.
High school diploma or equivalent.
Valid driver’s license with a clean driving record.

Responsibilities

Maintain regular and predictable attendance.
Make timely deliveries, meeting or exceeding scheduled delivery times.
Operate and maintain a clean and 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 to ensure vehicle safety and readiness.
Maintain accurate delivery records and document issues that arise.
Communicate with customers during delivery, providing updates and addressing concerns.
Provide exceptional, friendly customer service.
Partner with field sales team 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.