Delivery Driver

Border States•Richmond, VA

5d•Onsite

About The Position

The Delivery Driver supports day-to-day warehouse operations by delivering materials to customer sites and Border States branch locations. The role also includes maintaining delivery vehicles and required records, loading and unloading materials, and providing exceptional customer service. Depending on business needs, the driver may also perform warehouse tasks and coordinate deliveries using company trucks, freight companies, or other carriers. This position is located in Richmond, Virginia. The posting lists no specific pay range; individual compensation depends on job-related skills and qualifications, education, relevant experience, work location, internal equity, and the responsibilities of the position. The application deadline is until filled, and the posting may close before or after that point. Border States is an employee-owned electrical supply distributor with approximately 130 locations in 31 states. The company describes its culture as focused on customer service, employee ownership, open-book management, and empowering employees to make decisions. The position requires the employee to perform essential duties with or without reasonable accommodation.

Requirements

At least 21 years of age.
Valid driver’s license to operate company vehicles.
Current medical certification.
Clean driving record.
Ability to perform job duties accurately and efficiently while providing exceptional customer service.
Excellent English reading, writing, and speaking skills.
Ability to plan and organize effectively.
Customer service skills characterized by competence, accuracy, responsiveness, and engagement.

Nice To Haves

Two years of work experience preferred.
Prior warehouse distribution experience, including forklift operation, preferred.
Good knowledge of electrical products and systems preferred.
Working knowledge of PC for Windows and the internet.
SAP software knowledge is a plus.

Responsibilities

Deliver materials to Border States branches and customer sites based on business needs.
Maintain delivery vehicles in clean, good working condition and monitor maintenance and mileage data when required.
Arrange regular vehicle maintenance and cleaning, as appropriate.
Schedule required DOT- or state-mandated vehicle inspections.
Maintain daily driver logs and vehicle inspection sheets.
Complete truck summaries, driver logs, expense payments, and other required records or supporting details.
Follow local, state, and federal traffic and safety regulations.
Understand truck routes and coordinate deliveries with company trucks, freight companies, or other carriers as appropriate.
Load and unload materials at branch and customer locations.
Perform warehouse functions as needed, including order filling, stocking shelves, processing returns, receiving, and shipping.
May conduct Vendor Managed Inventory (VMI) as part of a daily route.
May check and pack materials for delivery.
May maintain shipping equipment and keep the work area clean and safe.
May assist City Desk and Will Call customer service functions, including order entry, order filling, returns, expediting, technical assistance, and Will Call.
Perform other duties as assigned by a supervisor or designate.