Distribution Driver

DERSTINES INC•West Rockhill, PA

About The Position

Are you looking to join an innovative and rapidly growing company? If you are driven to succeed and pride yourself on quality of work, then Derstine's Foodservice Distributor is the company for you! For over 41 years we have provided products to restaurants and other food industries, with excellent customer service and quality goods. We have partnered with many distributors to get the best quality products while leading the region in client satisfaction. Our success is attributed to our skilled team of professionals who are dedicated to ensuring customer satisfaction and share Derstine's philosophy of quality and responsiveness. Duties and Responsibilities: Deliver products to customers, from the distribution center, in a safe and effective manner. 10-15 stops a day, 150-300 miles per day, piece work deliveries on ramp with a hand truck. Inspect vehicle for mechanical deficiencies and safety issues. Perform preventative maintenance, as required, during operations. Meet delivery schedules and alert management to any deviations from assigned route or schedule. State and federal truck driving regulations (size, weight, route designations, parking, and break periods) as well as company policies and procedures. Maneuver trucks into loading and unloading position both at the facility and at customer locations. Maintain positive control of all sensitive items (customer facility keys and security codes). Collect customer payments and secure them for delivery to the company. Conduct all deliveries while maintaining, to the best of ability, the one-for-one exchange program in regard to pallets and milk crates.

Requirements

High School or equivalent.
Authorized to work in the US without sponsorship.
Ability to multitask with strict attention to detail.
Ability to perform basic mathematical functions.
Ability to read, write, and speak the Standard English language.
Current valid Driver’s License.
No recent moving or driving violation.
Adaptability and foresight to handle unexpected situations (traffic, weather, etc.).
Current valid DOT Medical Card.
A CDL-B designator.

Nice To Haves

Two years driving straight body trucks.
Legible penmanship
History of ability to perform tasks with superior attention to detail.
Positive reputation for Customer Service
Basic Math Skills

Responsibilities

Deliver products to customers, from the distribution center, in a safe and effective manner.
10-15 stops a day, 150-300 miles per day, piece work deliveries on ramp with a hand truck.
Inspect vehicle for mechanical deficiencies and safety issues.
Perform preventative maintenance, as required, during operations.
Meet delivery schedules and alert management to any deviations from assigned route or schedule.
State and federal truck driving regulations (size, weight, route designations, parking, and break periods) as well as company policies and procedures.
Maneuver trucks into loading and unloading position both at the facility and at customer locations.
Maintain positive control of all sensitive items (customer facility keys and security codes).
Collect customer payments and secure them for delivery to the company.
Conduct all deliveries while maintaining, to the best of ability, the one-for-one exchange program in regard to pallets and milk crates.