Local Delivery Driver

American Furniture Warehouse • Englewood, CO

2d • $26 - $37 • Onsite

About The Position

American Furniture Warehouse has been delivering smiles for over 50 years. If you like delivering joy, consider a career at American Furniture Warehouse. We are looking for hard-working, highly motivated delivery drivers & delivery helpers to continue our tradition of great prices and amazing service. AFW drivers will meet new people every day giving the best customer experience by delivering, assembling, disassembling, and removing merchandise from our customers’ homes. Our drivers provide a white glove service demonstrating how to use merchandise and explaining our policies and procedures. This is a demanding and rewarding position!

Requirements

• Delivery drivers must be honest and caring. You are ambassadors of the brand!
• Have and maintain a clean Motor Vehicle Record with 2 or less moving violations within the past 3 years.
• Obtain and maintain a D.O.T. physical card. (We pay for this)
• Must own your own hand tools. (We help with that, too)
• Work closely and collaborate with a partner to perform deliveries.
• Must be able to learn, understand, and apply new technologies, including Dispatch Track and iPad.
• Drivers work 5-6 days a week. It is often 6 days during busy seasons. We start early. Get in. Get out.
• Make customers happy. Go home.
• Assemble/disassemble furniture correctly and efficiently using a variety of tools.
• Efficiently and safely load and unload furniture to and from a delivery truck.
• Strong interpersonal skills with the ability to explain merchandise and policies to customers.
• Ability to team lift merchandise off and on a box truck and in and out of a customer’s home.
• Work safely.
• Work in a physically demanding, fast-paced environment for an extended period.
• Able to communicate effectively with team members, supervisors, and customers.
• Be able to work independently with little supervision.
• Partner with multiple departments to continuously improve processes, maximize efficiency, and exceed customer service expectations.
• Requires the ability to maneuver in confined and at times congested areas, not limited to but including stairways, hallways, and elevators.
• Requires the ability to stand, walk, stoop, & bend for 10 hours or more daily.
• Requires constant use of arms, hands, fingers, eyes, legs, and back.
• It requires lifting, lowering, pushing, and pulling all merchandise sizes up to 100 lbs frequently and the ability to handle/manipulate up to 250 lbs. frequently.
• Able to work in various weather conditions. The physical environment requires the employee to work both inside and outside in heat/cold, wet/humid, and dry/arid conditions.
• A pre-employment drug screen, background and fit for duty exam check must be passed upon job offer.

Responsibilities

• Serve as a professional and courteous representative of American Furniture Warehouse, demonstrating honesty, integrity, and exceptional customer service at all times.
• Drive a company delivery box truck on assigned delivery route.
• Use company-provided technology platforms such as Dispatch Track and iPads to manage deliveries and track progress.
• Assemble and disassemble furniture with precision and care, using appropriate tools to ensure product quality and customer satisfaction.
• Load and unload merchandise safely and efficiently from delivery vehicles and warehouse equipment, including forklifts, reach lifts, and pallet jacks.
• Work as a team to lift and transport merchandise weighing up to 250 lbs., both in the warehouse and in customer homes.
• Communicate professionally and effectively with customers, team members, and supervisors, including explaining product features and company policies.
• Demonstrate the ability to work independently, manage tasks with minimal supervision, and show strong personal initiative.
• Perform physically demanding tasks in a fast-paced, high-volume environment for extended periods.
• Maintain excellent time management and organizational skills throughout each shift.
• Collaborate cross-functionally with multiple departments to improve operational efficiency and exceed customer expectations.
• Follow all company safety protocols, contributing to a consistently safe work environment.
• Accurately read and verify invoices and UPC labels to ensure correct merchandise is prepared for delivery.
• Conduct thorough pre-delivery inspections and inventory checks to confirm order accuracy and condition of merchandise.
• Present a neat, clean, and professional appearance in accordance with company standards.
• Be available to work a flexible schedule, including various shifts, holidays, and weekends as required.
• Participate in all required company-provided training programs, which are fully paid for by AFW.

Benefits

• medical
• dental
• vision
• life insurance
• 401k matching
• Weekly Pay!
• Vacation and sick pay
• 2 personal days each year
• Company-provided training & leadership development tracks for promotion opportunities.
• Gym facilities in most work locations

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed