Seafood Route Delivery Driver (Class C)- FT, Mon- Sat, 5 am Start!

J J McDonnell & Co Inc•Elkridge, MD

44d•$18 - $21•Onsite

About The Position

This position is responsible for delivering products to customers on assigned route, providing high levels of customer service, and resolving any problems according to company procedures. J.J. McDonnell was founded in 1945 and was originally located in the downtown Baltimore Seafood Market. In 1984, J.J. McDonnell relocated its operations to the Maryland Seafood Market in Jessup, Maryland. In October of 2016 J.J. McDonnell moved into a larger facility in Elkridge, Maryland, where we currently reside. J.J. McDonnell has established a market leadership position in Maryland, Washington D.C, and Northern Virginia as a provider of high-quality seafood products and services. Over the years, the product focus has transitioned from predominately fresh fish to a healthy mix of fresh and frozen seafood. We cater to a wide range of customers, from Retail to Bar & Grill, Sushi to American Steakhouse, or from small ‘Mom and Pop’ stores to a large National Chain. J.J. McDonnell prides itself on being a company that offers more than just a product. We offer our customers a wealth of knowledge, information and education about the seafood industry and the products our customers are buying and serving. It is our pleasure and purpose to provide seafood products, services, and support that will enable our customers to enhance their own business.

Requirements

High School Diploma
Able to obtain and maintain a DOT certification.
Valid Maryland Drivers’ License with less than 3 points.
Three to five years of delivery experience.
Must be polite.
Excellent problem solving and organizational skills.
Excellent verbal and written communications skills.
Must be able to multi-task, adapt to various work assignments, and follow all safety guidelines.
Able to transfer attention from one task to another without affecting performance.
Able to use navigation tools to find customer locations or to reroute for construction and traffic issues.
Must be able to read and write in English.

Nice To Haves

Ability to speak Spanish a plus.

Responsibilities

Maintain the highest Food Safety standards.
Follow all safety policies and procedures.
Drive the vehicle in a safe and defensive manner.
Maintain a professional and pleasant disposition, provide a positive experience to customers and collect signatures or payments.
Perform pre/post trip inspections on assigned vehicle with ELD device to ensure safe driving conditions and properly working refrigeration.
Notify supervisor if any aspect of your vehicle is not operating correctly.
Ensure that the product loaded on your truck is the correct product listed on the manifest or invoice, that containers are in good shape, not mishandled, dropped, or stepped on, and that the cargo is loaded in a way to make sure it will not be damaged prior to delivery.
Ensure product is delivered accurately.
Prior to leaving the dock and anytime you are away from your vehicle make sure your cargo door is closed and locked.
Adhere to routing schedule in delivery software.
Only stop at routed delivery destinations. No personal business is to be conducted during work hours. Only stops for lunch are permitted.
Inform the office/account manager of returns, weight differences or price discrepancies by phone call. Identify those issues on your paperwork. Indicate the name of the person you spoke with on your paperwork prior to leaving the customer’s location.
Constantly looking for opportunities to increase customer satisfaction and resolve problems according to company procedures.
Demonstrate a serious interest in the customer’s business and create good relationships.
Fuel truck prior to returning to the plant.
Driver Check In must check all returns. Once checked place all returns neatly in the designated area and ensure they have adequate ice or placed in freezer if frozen product.
Ensure that your truck is returned in a neat and clean condition.
Turn in all paperwork, checks, and cash to Driver Check In.
Park your truck in designated spot assigned by Driver Check In.
Delivering late deliveries to customers, as necessary.
Picking up inbound freight from airports.
Any other duties as assigned.
The Driver understands that Safety is his/her responsibility along with all of co-workers.
It is expected that the Driver will follow all safety protocols of the company outlined in the Employee Handbook and specific Driving Policies.
It is also understood by the driver that if they violate the rules, policies, or procedures set forth in the handbook or company policies, the Driver may be subject to discipline, up to and including termination of employment at the discretion of management.