Driver - Lithia Springs, GA

Military Spouse Corporate Career Network•Lithia Springs, GA

5d•Onsite

About The Position

The Driver is responsible for ensuring the safe transporting and arrival of products, in a timely manner, to our customers and other store locations. Responsibilities include driving, route sequencing, order verification, loading and unloading orders into company/customer vehicle, return service, sharing feedback from customers, as well as maintenance, upkeep, and repairs of the company vehicles and warehouse equipment. The Driver position is required to possess a valid drivers’ license at all times and must meet all state and federal driving regulations. Maintains positive relationships with customers by providing exceptional service that includes accurate and timely delivery of products. Serves as a key field contact for gathering accurate customer service and delivery expectations. Safely operates company vehicles and equipment consistent with DOT, state, federal, and company standards. Maintains cleanliness of inside of truck, cab, box, and all assigned work areas. Performs routine inspections and preventative maintenance on assigned vehicle(s)/equipment; refers defects, issues, or needs for repairs to supervisor promptly. Loads and unloads trucks. Checks and verifies deliveries against sales and transfer orders. Prepares routes and follows schedules and deadlines for delivery, shipping, receiving, and other related tasks. Drives straight body vehicles including box truck to deliver supplies and equipment to customer’s place of business, job site, or other Johnstone store locations. Maintains telephone or radio contact with supervisor to receive expedited delivery instructions, utilizing communication methods safely and in accordance with all requirements and expectations. Immediately communicates delivery, traffic, safety, and customer issues to supervisor. Record sales and/or delivery information as applicable. Completes manifest with pictures, signatures, and any returns by way of iPad or manual completion. Returns vehicle at end of day, verifying it is fully fueled; completes monthly driver log and any associated paperwork; ensures the vehicle is secured. Returns gas receipts, monies, vehicle inspection logs, and any other paperwork necessary. When not driving, shares day-to-day warehouse operations responsibilities as a material handler. May be assigned on-site inventory-related responsibilities at customer site. Performs all other duties as assigned. Johnstone Supply believes that each employee’s contribution should not be limited by the assigned responsibilities. Therefore, it is our expectation that each employee will adhere to our company values and offer his/her services wherever and whenever necessary to ensure the success of our endeavors.

Requirements

Possess a valid driver's license at all times.
Meet all state and federal driving regulations.
Ability to operate company vehicles and equipment safely.
Ability to load and unload trucks.
Ability to check and verify deliveries against sales and transfer orders.
Ability to prepare routes and follow schedules and deadlines.
Ability to drive straight body vehicles including box trucks.
Ability to maintain telephone or radio contact with supervisor.
Ability to record sales and/or delivery information.
Ability to complete manifests with pictures, signatures, and returns.
Ability to complete monthly driver logs and associated paperwork.
Ability to share warehouse operations responsibilities as a material handler.
Ability to perform on-site inventory-related responsibilities at customer sites.

Responsibilities

Transporting and delivering products to customers and other store locations.
Route sequencing and order verification.
Loading and unloading orders into company/customer vehicles.
Providing return service and sharing customer feedback.
Performing maintenance, upkeep, and repairs of company vehicles and warehouse equipment.
Maintaining positive customer relationships through exceptional service.
Operating company vehicles and equipment safely and in compliance with regulations.
Maintaining cleanliness of the truck, cab, box, and work areas.
Performing routine inspections and preventative maintenance on vehicles/equipment.
Checking and verifying deliveries against sales and transfer orders.
Preparing routes and following schedules and deadlines.
Driving straight body vehicles, including box trucks.
Maintaining communication with supervisor for delivery instructions.
Communicating delivery, traffic, safety, and customer issues to supervisor.
Recording sales and/or delivery information.
Completing manifests with pictures, signatures, and returns.
Returning vehicles at the end of the day, ensuring they are fueled and secured.
Returning necessary paperwork, receipts, and logs.
Sharing day-to-day warehouse operations responsibilities as a material handler when not driving.
Performing on-site inventory-related responsibilities at customer sites as assigned.
Performing all other duties as assigned.