Delivery Driver

Farmers Home Furniture • Newport, TN

1h

About The Position

The Delivery Driver performs delivery and warehouse activities, including loading and unloading trucks and driving a delivery truck to transport merchandise to customers’ homes or businesses. The role also supports store and warehouse operations, customer service, vehicle maintenance, merchandise setup, and groundskeeping.

Requirements

• High school diploma or GED; six months of experience in a distribution or warehouse environment; or a combination of training, experience, and education that provides the required knowledge, skills, and abilities.
• Possess and maintain a valid state driver’s license.
• Have general familiarity with the delivery area.
• Meet Department of Transportation requirements, such as Medical Examiner’s Certification and a driver DOT qualification file.

Responsibilities

• Drive a truck in an assigned zone or area to deliver products purchased by customers.
• Assist delivery truck drivers with directing trucks into unloading areas to support safe vehicle operations.
• Load trucks in preparation for daily deliveries, unload merchandise at customer locations, and set up merchandise as necessary.
• Obtain customer signatures on receipts for pickups or deliveries.
• Record deliveries and submit delivery records to appropriate management.
• Monitor vehicle maintenance and regular inspections for adherence to safety practices; perform general vehicle maintenance and record fuel and fluid usage for management.
• Unload merchandise from warehouse and freight trucks.
• Maintain the cleanliness of the store or warehouse interior and grounds and uphold the company’s Delivery Standards.
• Place stock on shelves or racks and set up merchandise and sales promotion displays.
• Assemble merchandise as required.
• Assist with repossessions of goods.
• Perform general maintenance and groundskeeping for the warehouse and/or store.
• Perform customer service inspections and/or repairs as needed.
• Make collection field calls to delinquent customers at management’s request.
• Uphold and promote the company’s H.O.M.E. values: Helping others, developing Ordinary people to do extraordinary things, being a Motivated owner that cares, and Ensuring that excellence is a habit personally and for those entrusted to them to lead.
• Assist in other store departments as required.
• Perform other related duties as required.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Education Level: High school or GED