LOCAL BOX TRUCKI DELIVERY DRIVER

AirReps • Sanford, FL

6d • Onsite

About The Position

Daikin Comfort Technologies Distribution, Inc. is hiring a Local Delivery Driver for its Branch Operations group at the Sanford, Florida branch. The driver safely operates company trucks to deliver products on time to customers and company locations. The role also includes safely loading, unloading, and transferring products using equipment such as forklifts at the branch, in trucks and trailers, and at delivery sites. Drivers provide effective customer service and may assist with warehouse and front-counter duties as needed.

Applicants must have a current valid driver license and an excellent driving record, meet and pass DOT standards, and have at least two consecutive years of commercial vehicle driving experience. A high school diploma or equivalent is required. Previous forklift and delivery-truck training is preferred; two or more years of warehouse or logistics experience is a plus. The successful candidate must pass the company’s forklift training and delivery-truck driving tests within 30 working days of the start date. DOT screening is conducted annually. Qualified 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 license and excellent driving record.
• High school diploma or equivalent, such as a GED.
• Meet and pass DOT standards; DOT screening is conducted annually.
• 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 promptly and without 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 and ability to work well in a team and establish positive 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.
• Legally authorized to work in the United States without current or future employer-sponsored work authorization.
• Ability to perform essential responsibilities with or without reasonable accommodations.

Nice To Haves

• Two or more years of warehouse or logistics experience.
• Previous training in forklift and delivery-truck operation.

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 safety and vehicle-operation policies.
• Load, block, brace, and secure cargo properly.
• Follow driving, traffic, and transportation laws and regulations while operating company trucks.
• Operate forklifts safely and efficiently to transfer, load, and unload products, verifying product and quantities.
• Perform required pre-trip and post-trip checks of company vehicles and forklifts.
• Perform warehouse duties and ensure accurate product and quantity when loading or transferring orders.
• Immediately notify the manager of accidents, damage, violations, and concerns so corrective action can be taken.
• Follow housekeeping and safety practices.
• Provide backup support for warehouse and front-counter operations as needed.
• Perform additional projects and duties that support ongoing business needs.

Benefits

• Benefits are effective on day one for full-time direct hires.
• Training programs to guide team members and develop new skills.
• Growth opportunities.
• Opportunity to work for a global company whose family brands are backed by Daikin Industries, Ltd.

What This Job Offers

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