Local Box Trucki Delivery Driver

Daikin • Sanford, FL

5d • Onsite

About The Position

Daikin Comfort Technologies Distribution, Inc. is seeking a professional, skilled Local Delivery Driver for its Branch Operations group at the Sanford, Florida branch. The Driver safely operates company trucks to deliver products promptly to customer and company locations. The role also involves safely loading, unloading, transferring, and securing products using forklifts and other equipment at the branch, in trucks and trailers, and at delivery sites. Drivers provide effective customer service and assist with warehouse and front-counter duties as needed.

The role requires compliance with Department of Transportation (DOT) and company safety policies, maintaining required logs and reports, and performing vehicle and forklift checks. Drivers must pass DOT standards and complete company delivery-truck driving and forklift training and tests within 30 working days of their start date. Annual DOT screening is required. The position requires a high school diploma or equivalent and at least two consecutive years of commercial-vehicle driving experience. Previous forklift and delivery-truck training is highly preferred; two or more years of warehouse or logistics experience is a plus.

Benefits are effective on day one for full-time direct hires. Training programs and career-growth opportunities are available. The company is an equal opportunity employer and requires applicants to be legally authorized to work in the United States without current or future employer-sponsored work authorization.

Requirements

• At least two consecutive years of experience driving a commercial vehicle.
• Current valid driver license with an excellent driving record.
• Must meet and pass DOT standards and undergo 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 forklift as needed.
• Ability to safely load and transfer products to designated locations promptly and without damage.
• High attention to detail and 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 on a team and build 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.
• Reliability and ability to work assigned hours and days.
• High school diploma or equivalent, such as a GED.
• Must be legally authorized to work in the United States without requiring employer-sponsored work authorization now or in the future.
• Must be able to perform essential responsibilities with or without reasonable accommodations.

Nice To Haves

• Two or more 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 policies concerning safety and vehicle and forklift operation.
• 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, ensuring the correct products and quantities are loaded for customers.
• Perform required pre-checks and post-checks of company vehicles and forklifts.
• Perform warehouse duties and ensure product and quantity accuracy when loading or transferring goods for customers.
• Immediately notify the manager about accidents, damage, violations, and concerns so corrective measures can be implemented.
• Follow housekeeping and safety practices at all times.
• Provide backup for warehouse and front-counter duties as needed.
• Perform additional projects and duties to support ongoing business needs.

Benefits

• Benefits effective on day one for full-time direct hires.
• Training programs to help team members develop skills.
• Career-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