Driver - Local Delivery

Daikin Comfort • Kenilworth, NJ

1d • $20 - $24

About The Position

Daikin Comfort Technologies Northeast is seeking a professional, skilled individual for our Local Delivery Driver (Box Truck) position for our branch operations group located at our Kenilworth, NJ branch. The Local Driver is responsible for the safe operation of company trucks for timely delivery of products to customer and company locations.  The driver will safely load, unload and transfer products as needed utilizing various equipment and forklifts within the branch location, trucks/trailers and sites.  The Driver will assist the branch/warehouse operations as needed with warehouse duties and front counter duties.  They must possess high quality customer service skills as well. Why work with us? > The Company offers a comprehensive benefits package. Benefits for employees include healthcare and dental insurance, life and long-term disability insurance, 401K and different types of paid time off.

Requirements

• Minimum 21 years old
• Possesses a valid driver’s license in the state of employment
• Has a working knowledge of commercial truck mechanics
• Has a working knowledge of current Department of Transportation (DOT) regulations
• Has a minimum of 1 year of verifiable commercial driving experience within the past 3 years
• Placement as driver is contingent upon successful completion of DOT road test, pre-employment drug & alcohol testing, and background check
• DMV record cannot reflect an excess of 2 moving violations and/or preventable accidents within the past 3 years
• Valid driving license with excellent driving record 
• Must pass DOT standards 
• Excellent customer service skills 
• Ability to proficiently use MS Office including Outlook & Excel, Mincron and a scanner 
• Able to multi-task well with the ability to assist in warehouse or front counter or a branch as needed 
• Be timely to work and conscientious of his/her time 
• Ability to operate a forklift 
• 3+ yrs. driving a commercial vehicle 
• Current Valid Driver License 
• High school diploma or GED

Responsibilities

• Load, unload and deliver product to customer sites within designated time frames safely using the most efficient routes as possible 
• Maintain required logs and reports necessary to maintain compliance with DOT and Company policies relating to safety standards and operation of delivery vehicles, forklifts etc. 
• Safely load and properly block, brace, and secure the cargo. 
• Strong knowledge of driving/traffic and transportation laws, regulations and ensure continuous compliance while operating the truck(s).   
• Operate forklift safely and efficiently to transfer, load, unload product – ensure accurate product and quantity of product is being loaded into customer  
• Perform pre-check and post-check operations of Company vehicles and forklifts per required procedures 
• Perform warehouse duties and ensure accurate product and quantity of product is being loaded / transferred for customers 
• Follow good housekeeping and safety practices 
• Heavy lifting required 
• Act as the warehouse and/or front counter back up as needed 
• Perform additional duties as needed 

Benefits

• healthcare and dental insurance
• life and long-term disability insurance
• 401K
• different types of paid time off

What This Job Offers

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