Driver - New Orleans, LA

Sonepar•New Orleans, LA

1d•Onsite

About The Position

The Driver transports and delivers goods in a timely manner while providing courteous, professional service and maintaining strong customer relations. The role also includes picking materials for orders, loading and unloading goods, preparing shipment documentation, checking freight, and collecting payments where required. When deliveries are not scheduled, the employee performs warehouse duties. The Driver operates and maintains a company vehicle in compliance with applicable state and federal DOT regulations, follows safe practices for securing and transporting loads, keeps required logs, and reports vehicle issues or incidents. The position also involves operating material-handling equipment, maintaining clean work areas and vehicles, and following company processes and quality-control expectations. The position is based in New Orleans, Louisiana. Hours may be long and varied occasionally. Work may involve mandatory physical inventory, extreme hot or cold temperatures, and dusty conditions.

Requirements

Valid driver’s license that meets Crawford requirements.
Ability to obtain and pass a DOT physical.
Six months or more of related experience and/or training, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
Basic reading, writing, and arithmetic skills.
High school diploma or equivalent.
Manual dexterity for operating machinery and handling small parts.
Ability to lift up to 30 pounds.
Ability to work occasional long and varied hours.
Ability to work mandatory physical inventory.
Ability to work in extreme hot or cold environments and dusty conditions.

Nice To Haves

PIT proficiency with reach trucks, order pickers, and sit-down propane forklifts; current certification is a plus.

Responsibilities

Ensure good customer relations through consistent on-time deliveries and courteous, professional conduct.
Transport and deliver goods in a timely manner.
Pick materials for orders, load and unload material, and prepare shipment tickets.
Secure loads safely and ensure they are within vehicle weight limits.
Verify freight counts and condition; report overages, shortages, and damages.
Prepare receipts for load pickups or deliveries.
Collect payments for delivered goods and delivery charges.
Maintain telephone or radio contact with the manager to receive delivery instructions.
Fuel the truck and gather or restock materials needed for daily duties at the end of each day or shift.
Perform warehouse duties when there are no deliveries.
Clean and maintain work areas.
Maintain quality control by ensuring damaged product is neither sent out nor accepted.
Adhere to all processes.
Operate the company vehicle safely and in compliance with state and federal DOT standards and regulations.
Report vehicle problems and defects.
Operate material-handling equipment safely and efficiently as required.
Report vehicle accidents or incidents immediately to management.
Maintain a truck log according to state and federal regulations.
Inspect truck equipment and supplies, including tires, lights, brakes, gas, oil, and water, and keep the vehicle clean.
Perform emergency roadside repairs, such as changing tires and installing light bulbs, tire chains, and spark plugs.