LOCAL BOX TRUCK DELIVERY DRIVER

AirReps•WINTER HAVEN, FL

10d•Onsite

About The Position

Daikin Comfort Technologies Distribution, Inc. is seeking a professional, skilled Local Delivery Driver for its Branch Operations group at the Winter Haven, Florida branch. The driver safely operates company trucks to deliver products on time to customer and company locations. The role includes loading, unloading, and transferring products using equipment and forklifts at the branch, in trucks and trailers, and at delivery sites. Drivers provide effective customer service and assist with warehouse and front-counter duties when not making deliveries. The position requires a current valid driver license, an excellent driving record, and at least two consecutive years of commercial vehicle driving experience. Candidates must meet and pass DOT standards, and complete forklift training and delivery truck driving tests through the company's Prove it Pass it training within 30 working days of the start date. A high school diploma or equivalent is required. Applicants must be legally authorized to work in the United States without current or future employer-sponsored work authorization.

Requirements

At least two consecutive years of commercial vehicle driving experience.
Current valid driver's license and an excellent driving record.
Must meet and pass DOT standards; DOT screening is conducted annually.
Must successfully complete forklift training and delivery truck driving tests through 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 load and transfer products safely and promptly without causing damage.
Knowledge of driving, traffic, and transportation laws and regulations, with the ability to remain compliant.
Attention to detail and surroundings; ability to follow branch, driving, and warehouse policies and established practices.
Good judgment, strong work ethic, integrity, dependability, and a results-oriented approach.
Ability to work well in a team and establish 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 with warehouse, front-counter, or branch duties as needed.
Ability to work assigned hours and days.
High school diploma or equivalent, such as a GED.
Must be able to perform essential responsibilities with or without reasonable accommodations.
Must be legally authorized to work in the United States without employer-sponsored work authorization now or in the future.

Nice To Haves

At least two 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 logs and reports required for compliance with DOT and company safety and vehicle-operation policies.
Properly block, brace, and secure cargo.
Operate forklifts safely and efficiently to transfer, load, and unload products, verifying product and quantities.
Conduct pre-check and post-check inspections of company vehicles and forklifts according to required procedures.
Perform warehouse duties and ensure accurate products and quantities are loaded or transferred for customers.
Immediately notify the manager of accidents, damage, violations, and concerns so corrective measures can be implemented.
Follow good housekeeping and safety practices.
Provide backup support for warehouse and/or front-counter operations as needed.
Perform additional projects and duties in support of business needs.
Provide effective customer service and assist branch operations when not making deliveries.