Route Driver

nexAir • Jackson, TN

2d • Onsite

About The Position

The Route Driver is responsible for the safe and efficient delivery and pickup of hardgoods orders and compressed gas cylinders to customers. This role involves maintaining accurate documentation, fostering positive customer relationships, and ensuring optimal inventory levels for customers. The driver will also operate warehouse equipment and adhere strictly to all safety regulations.

Requirements

• High school diploma or general education degree (GED)
• One (1) year driving experience
• CDL A or B with HAZMAT
• Employee must meet all physical qualification standards imposed by the DOT
• Clean MVR driving record
• Ability to read and comprehend Material Safety Data Sheets (MSDS)
• Must be able to handle cylinders regularly weighing 150 pounds, up to a maximum of 600 pounds

Responsibilities

• Upload, deliver and download safely to customers hardgoods orders, as well as, cylinders containing compressed gases
• Return empty cylinders to plant for refilling
• Maintain load manifests and all other vehicle documents, ensuring they are properly completed and balanced with truck counts and shipping documents before and after deliveries
• Establish and maintain good customer relations, by communicating in person with customers, providing information on cost, ordering and delivery times, etc.
• Identify and monitor customers’ needs and work with them to maintain proper hardgoods and cylinder levels to minimize or eliminate emergency deliveries
• Operate a forklift, pallet jack and other warehouse equipment
• Ensure all safety rules are strictly observed

What This Job Offers

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