Truck Driver - Local Delivery
About The Position
This role involves local delivery driving, requiring the safe and efficient transport of products to customer sites. The position also includes warehouse duties such as loading, unloading, and managing inventory, as well as performing pre- and post-vehicle checks. The driver will be responsible for maintaining compliance with DOT regulations and company policies, ensuring cargo is secured, and reporting any incidents. Additionally, the role may involve assisting at the front counter or in the warehouse as needed, and supporting other business needs through additional projects.
Requirements
- Strong knowledge of driving/traffic and transportation laws, regulations and ensure continuous compliance while operating the truck(s).
- Safe driving skills; proven abilities to safely operate a flat bed or box truck.
- Must meet and pass DOT standards.
- Ability to successfully pass forklift training and delivery truck driving tests through our Prove it Pass it training within 30 working days of start date.
- Ability to safely operate a forklift as needed.
- Ability to safely load/transfer product in/to designated locations in a timely manner without causing damage.
- High level of attention to detail and surroundings.
- Ability to follow all policies and established practices for branch, driving and warehouse operations.
- Ability to apply good judgement, strong work ethics and integrity on the job.
- Must be compliant and results oriented.
- Be dependable, work well in a team environment, and establish positive working 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.
- Able to multi-task well with the ability to assist in warehouse or front counter or a branch as needed.
- Must be reliable and dependable; and able to work assigned hours and days.
- 3 plus consecutive years of driving a commercial vehicle.
- Current Valid Driver License with excellent driving record.
- High school diploma or equivalent (for example GED).
Nice To Haves
- 2 plus years of warehouse / logistics experience is a plus.
- Previous training on operating forklifts and delivery trucks is highly preferred.
Responsibilities
- Load, unload and deliver product to customer sites within designated time frames safely using the most efficient routes as possible.
- Maintain required logs and reports necessary to maintain compliance with DOT and Company policies relating to safety standards and operation of delivery vehicles, forklifts etc.
- Safely load and properly block, brace, and secure the cargo.
- Operate forklift safely and efficiently to transfer, load, unload product – ensure accurate product and quantity of product is being loaded into customer.
- Perform pre-check and post-check operations of Company vehicles and forklifts per required procedures.
- Perform warehouse duties and ensure accurate product and quantity of product is being loaded / transferred for customers.
- Notify the manager immediately of any accidents, damage, violations, and areas of concerns to implement corrective measures and/or actions.
- Follow good housekeeping and safety practices at all times.
- Act as the warehouse and/or front counter back up as needed.
- Perform additional projects/duties to support ongoing business needs.
Benefits
- DOT screening annually.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
High school or GED
