Truck Driver & Furniture Mover - L970

American Furniture Rentals•Portland, OR

1d•Onsite

About The Position

American Furniture Rental is seeking an experienced Truck Driver & Furniture Mover for its Portland, Oregon warehouse. The role delivers, installs, and picks up furniture and other merchandise for residential, commercial, special-event, and trade-show customers. The Driver/Installer completes assigned routes, follows provided floor plans, ensures merchandise is handled and installed appropriately, and supports warehouse shipping and receiving activities. Applicants must have experience driving a straight 26-foot truck, a clean background and driving record, and the ability to pass pre-employment drug testing and meet FMCSA qualifications.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent.
At least six months of experience in a similar industry.
Warehousing and inventory knowledge from a delivery company or similar industry.
Experience operating a straight 26-foot box truck.
Valid driver's license and compliance with insurance underwriting requirements, including no points or violations in the past 12 months.
Ability to pass a DOT physical, including pre-employment drug testing.
Ability to pass a background check and maintain a clean driving record.
Meet FMCSA qualification requirements, including English Language Proficiency under 49 CFR 391.11.
Ability to lift 75 pounds, climb stairs, bend, crouch, and remain physically active for extended periods.
Organization and time-management skills.
Verbal and written communication skills.
Customer-service and problem-solving orientation.
Basic math, organization, and reading skills.
Ability to use basic tools such as screwdrivers, cordless drills, hammers, and other assembly tools.
Ability to work rotating shifts, overtime, holidays, and weekends.

Nice To Haves

Verbal and written proficiency in Spanish.

Responsibilities

Operate company vehicles professionally and courteously while following DOT safety rules, traffic laws, and regulations.
Perform daily DOT pre-trip and post-trip vehicle inspections and report malfunctions to management.
Deliver, install, and pick up merchandise from warehouses, vendors, and customers accurately and on time.
Fill delivery orders by obtaining required merchandise and completing the necessary paperwork.
Protect products using furniture pads, coverups, and other supplied materials.
Read, understand, and complete delivery paperwork, and ensure the correct merchandise matches customer invoices and delivery or pickup documents.
Maintain the AFR-provided tool kit in good condition and report when tools need replacement.
Confirm delivered items are in good condition and obtain the client's signature on delivery documents.
Inspect delivery or pickup premises for existing damage, photograph it, and notify a manager before installation or pickup.
Check picked-up furniture for damage or missing items, notify management, and photograph damaged items before loading them onto the truck.
Relay customer messages and communications to the appropriate management staff.
Help maintain a neat and clean workplace.
Assist with stocking shipping and receiving by lifting and carrying cartons and placing them on shelves.
Follow floor plans and coordinate delivery execution with other helpers.
Wear the AFR-provided uniform during work hours.
Perform other related duties assigned by management.