Driver - Distribution Center

Henry County Schools•McDonough, GA

About The Position

The Distribution Center Driver works in Operations Services and reports to the Distribution Center Supervisor. The role establishes and maintains an organized distribution center for materials and supplies, including testing materials, and delivers and picks up materials and supplies as requested. The driver transports, loads, and unloads items safely, maintains accurate delivery records, follows traffic laws and safe driving practices, and communicates delivery status or delays. The position also requires keeping the delivery vehicle clean and maintained, handling fragile, sensitive, and confidential packages carefully, completing required reports and forms, and complying with state law and district policies and regulations. Other duties may be assigned. The position is classified as non-exempt and is scheduled for 244 workdays.

Requirements

Valid Class C driver’s license and ability to drive a county vehicle.
Knowledge of vehicle-driving safety procedures.
Ability to follow oral and written instructions and directions.
Ability to work outside normal work hours when necessary.
Exceptional integrity, commitment to confidentiality, excellent character, and a strong professional reputation.
Ability to abide by the Georgia Professional Standards Code of Ethics for Educators.
Regular, predictable, and reliable attendance, including the ability to be present at the physical worksite.
Ability to perform tasks involving prolonged periods of standing, walking, sitting, stooping, reaching, crawling, kneeling, and climbing stairs.
Ability to perform routine physical activities, including repetitive motion, bending, and lifting, pushing, or pulling up to 50 pounds; heavier weights may be handled with assistance.
Ability to work with exposure to inclement weather.
Vision, hearing, written communication, and verbal communication sufficient to perform required tasks.

Responsibilities

Establish and maintain a well-organized distribution center of materials and supplies, including testing materials.
Deliver and pick up materials and supplies as requested by the supervisor or designee.
Ensure deliveries are handled securely and confidentially when necessary.
Load, transport, and unload materials safely to prevent damage.
Maintain accurate delivery records and logs.
Follow all traffic laws and safe driving practices.
Communicate effectively with supervisors and customers regarding delivery status or delays.
Keep the delivery vehicle clean and well-maintained and promptly report maintenance needs.
Handle packages with care, including fragile, sensitive, or confidential materials.
Complete reports and forms as required by the supervisor.
Perform duties in compliance with state law and district policies and regulations.
Perform other duties as assigned.