Delivery Driver

Boston Battery Wholesale LLC•Woburn, MA

28d•$24 - $28•Onsite

About The Position

Boston Battery Wholesale, a franchise of Interstate Batteries, is seeking a Delivery Driver for their Woburn, MA location. This is a part-time position with a typical schedule of Monday – Friday from 6:30 am to 3:00 pm. The role involves safely delivering batteries to dealers/customers, performing physical labor to lift and carry heavy batteries, and building relationships with customers to increase battery sales. This is not a 'drop it and go' job; it requires heavy lifting, working in various weather conditions, being outgoing, and enjoying customer relationship building. The position combines route delivery, customer service, and sales.

Requirements

Must be RELIABLE and show up to work on time, on a regular basis
Can meet the schedule requirement, including overtime expectations
Have a valid driver’s license with a clean driving record and can pass a driving history check (5 years accident free, 3 years free of moving violations)
Can pass drug screens (including marijuana) & a pre-employment / criminal background check
Are at least 21 years of age
Have or can obtain a valid DOT medical card prior to beginning employment
Have at least 1 year experience driving non cdl commercial trucks (vans, box trucks or hino)
Have exceptional people-skills, can communicate, stay focused and organized
Can lift & carry up to 70 pounds, on a regular basis
Can use technology with no issue (handheld computers, tablets, smartphones, etc.)
Can & will wear required PPE
Have a high school diploma or equivalent education
Looking for a long-term career

Responsibilities

Complete pre-trip & post-trip truck inspections & follow all traffic rules
Safely deliver batteries on-time to our auto customers/dealers, following the assigned route
Maintain clean customer rack display with accurate inventory at dealer locations
Rotate batteries to follow first in first out rule, based on battery age
Collect any used batteries (cores) when needed
Be friendly & develop relationships, address customer issues, educate on new products
Use people skills to increase sales
Use a handheld device to print tickets and input data, as needed
Make sure customer payments are collected, if needed, or they are current on their payment plan
Perform physical work such as lifting & carrying heavy batteries while delivering batteries at 15-20 stops daily
Safely drive non-CDL trucks 8-10 hours per day (route could be in a city or suburbs, depending on the day)
Become a battery product ‘expert’; gain a clear understanding of battery types and customer needs