Yard Associate - Delivery Driver

LEZZER LUMBER•Middlesex Township, PA

20h•Onsite

About The Position

Yard Associate - Delivery Driver Who We Are Lezzer Lumber, family-owned and operated company, began in 1927 and has remained a leader in the building supply materials industry. Lezzer Lumber has grown over the decades into the 30th largest lumber dealers in the country. We are currently comprised of 11 retail stores, 4 commercial door facilities, and a truss manufacturing plant, all located in Pennsylvania. What We Do Lezzer Lumber is a building materials supply company for both commercial and residential building projects. Our commitment to providing quality products to our customers is a constant priority in our business. Lezzer employees are specifically trained to understand the importance of customer service; therefore, Lezzer employees strive to meet the needs of their customers to ensure satisfaction. Our employees have a wealth of knowledge which customers have come to rely on for order accuracy and job completion. Benefits that Matter: Generous Paid Time Off Paid Holidays Performance Incentive Bonus Medical Insurance (Dental & Vision) Career Opportunities for Advancement 401K Plan with Both Traditional and Roth Options Available Employee Discount Recognition and Rewards for a Job Well Done! Summary: Delivers customer orders or freight using location delivery vehicles (with a GVW of less than 26,000 pounds) following safe driving and standard unloading, customer service, and operational practices.

Requirements

Active driver’s license required with medical card.
Ability to comply with and satisfactorily pass the pre-employment drug screen and random alcohol and drug screen testing per company policy.
Ability to work with moderate mathematical concepts such as calculating weights for material distribution at jobsite
Knowledge of lumber and building materials.
Ability to analyze and reason in concepts of carrying, maneuvering, and unloading materials.
Knowledge of delivery methods and techniques.
Two to four years’ experience in merchandise delivery and customer service preferred.
Ability to complete a forklift operator's certification.
Demonstrates superior customer service.

Responsibilities

Assists in or performs the loading of delivery vehicles with customer orders or freight.
Delivers customer orders as assigned using sound and safe delivery practices for all types of deliveries.
Safely operates location vehicles, including but not limited to flatbeds, pickups, stake-body, and box trucks
Provides courteous job site delivery service to all customers and customer representatives
Properly completes delivery invoice documents
Corrects or brings to the attention of the Dispatcher / Yard Manager any unsafe vehicle condition or maintenance requirement
Performs basic yard housekeeping duties as assigned in the yard and related storage facility areas.
Verifies and returns customer returned merchandise to the yard as requested.
Promptly and accurately completes required driver and vehicle documents including but not limited to fuel and DOT pre and post trip inspections.
Performs daily preventative maintenance checks on delivery vehicles following company guidelines and maintains the cleanliness and appearance of the delivery fleet
Follows safe vehicle and equipment operation and general yard practices.
Immediately reports all accidents, injuries, and incidents of damage to merchandise, buildings and equipment and customer property to the Dispatcher / Yard or Assistant Manager.
Knows and practices safe and proper lifting, carrying, and materiel maneuvering practices.