LOCAL BOX TRUCK DELIVERY DRIVER

AirReps•Orlando, FL

11d•Onsite

About The Position

Daikin Comfort Technologies Distribution, Inc. is seeking a professional, skilled Local Delivery Driver for its Branch Operations group at the Orlando, Florida branch. The driver safely operates company trucks to deliver products promptly to customer and company locations. The role includes safely loading, unloading, and transferring products using equipment and forklifts at the branch, in trucks and trailers, and at delivery sites. The driver provides effective, high-quality customer service and assists with warehouse and front-counter duties as needed. The position requires compliance with Department of Transportation (DOT) and company safety requirements, including maintaining required logs and reports, completing vehicle and forklift checks, and promptly reporting accidents, damage, violations, or concerns. The driver must pass DOT standards and complete the company's forklift and delivery-truck driving tests through its Prove it Pass it training within 30 working days of the start date. Benefits are effective on day one for full-time direct hires. Training programs and career growth opportunities are available, and the company is part of a global organization backed by Daikin Industries, Ltd. Applicants must be legally authorized to work in the United States without current or future employer-sponsored work authorization. The company provides equal employment opportunity and complies with applicable disability regulations.

Requirements

At least 2 consecutive years of commercial-vehicle driving experience.
Current valid driver license with an excellent driving record.
Must meet and pass DOT standards, including annual DOT screening.
Ability to pass forklift training and delivery-truck driving tests through the company's Prove it Pass it training within 30 working days of the start date.
Ability to safely operate a flatbed or box truck and a forklift as needed.
Ability to safely load and transfer products to designated locations in a timely manner without causing damage.
Strong attention to detail and awareness of surroundings.
Ability to follow branch, driving, and warehouse policies and established practices.
Good judgment, strong work ethic, integrity, compliance, and results orientation.
Dependability, ability to work well in a team, and ability to build positive working relationships with employees and customers.
Effective verbal and written communication skills.
Basic computer skills, including data entry to process transactions and generate reports and orders.
Ability to multitask and assist in warehouse, front-counter, or branch duties as needed.
Ability to work assigned hours and days.
High school diploma or equivalent, such as a GED.
Ability to perform essential responsibilities with or without reasonable accommodations.
Legally authorized to work in the United States without employer-sponsored work authorization now or in the future.

Nice To Haves

At least 2 years of warehouse or logistics experience.
Previous training in operating forklifts and delivery trucks.

Responsibilities

Load, unload, and deliver products safely to customer sites within designated time frames using efficient routes.
Maintain required logs and reports to comply with DOT and company policies regarding safety and delivery-vehicle and forklift operation.
Properly block, brace, and secure cargo.
Follow applicable driving, traffic, and transportation laws and regulations while operating company trucks.
Operate forklifts safely and efficiently to transfer, load, and unload products, ensuring accurate products and quantities are loaded for customers.
Perform required pre-check and post-check procedures for company vehicles and forklifts.
Perform warehouse duties and ensure product and quantity accuracy when loading or transferring customer orders.
Immediately notify the manager of accidents, damage, violations, and other concerns so corrective action can be taken.
Follow housekeeping and safety practices.
Provide warehouse and/or front-counter backup as needed.
Perform additional projects and duties to support ongoing business needs.
Provide effective customer service and assist branch and warehouse operations as needed.