Van Delivery Driver

GHRA WAREHOUSE TRANSPORTATION LLC•Houston, TX

1d•Onsite

About The Position

The Van Delivery Driver/Driver Helper position will be responsible for transporting grocery deliveries and hotshot deliveries utilizing a cargo van. When there are no grocery orders or hotshot deliveries, the employee will work as a promo driver, or driver helper for the transportation department. This position is also expected to transition into a route driver position after successfully demonstrating the correct attitude and aptitude for the position. The primary responsibility is to deliver promotional product within GHRA delivery zones, and ride as a driver helper on other occasions. They will be responsible for efficiently and safely delivering product to our members. They are expected to maintain their company vehicle in proper working condition and maintain a safe driver record. When working as a driver helper, they are expected to assist and learn the entire delivery process from the driver.

Requirements

Valid Class C or higher driver license
Over 23 years of age
Ability to learn quickly
Excellent communication skills
Ability to learn driver technologies such as Maven and Samsara ELD devices
May be standing or sitting for extended periods of time
Able to lift/push a minimum of 50 lbs

Nice To Haves

Clocking in within the required start times and in proper uniform.
Performing proper pre-trips.
Acquire and maintain the proper license and attain a DOT medical card.
Checking paperwork matches route, including having the correct pallets and cold totes.
Logging into their route tablets, electronic logs books, and connecting to their units.
Departing the yard within the departure time limit.
Following delivery procedures at stops, such as counting tobacco, grocery, and cold totes.
Arriving and departing from delivery stops in their tablets.
Filling out PODs and taking pictures of PODs with tablet.
Meeting stop time requirement at all stops.
Giving great customer service and relating any problems to dispatch.
Unloading their van/truck upon return to yard.
Completing proper post trip.
Returning empty totes and returns with RMA specialist.
Returning keys, PODs, and placing their tablets on charging stand.
Clocking out within requirement time frame.

Responsibilities

Report to dispatch at required start times.
Perform a pre-trip inspection of the van.
Log into route tablet.
Check paperwork matches route in tablet and the product.
Log on duty in tablet.
Load product in van.
Arrive and depart each stop at the required times.
Greet the member, verify it is the correct address, and deliver product.
Have member sign for product and take a picture of the completed POD.
Notate on POD any refusals and returns with explanations.
Complete entire route and inform dispatch if for any reason you cannot.
Upon return to terminal, bring all returns to the RMA specialist.
Perform a post-trip inspection on your unit and inform dispatch of any findings.
Place your tablet on charger and clock out.
Learn as a driver helper and demonstrate a sustained history of capabilities and knowledge for route driver transition.
Understand and comply with FMCSA compliance and DOT Policies.