Delivery Driver Jobs

About The Position

Requirements

• At least two consecutive years of commercial vehicle driving experience.
• Current valid driver license and excellent driving record.
• High school diploma or equivalent, such as a GED.
• Meet and pass DOT standards; DOT screening is conducted annually.
• Pass forklift training and delivery-truck driving tests through the company’s Prove It Pass It training within 30 working days of the start date.
• Ability to safely operate a flatbed or box truck and a forklift as needed.
• Ability to safely load and transfer products to designated locations promptly and without damage.
• Strong attention to detail and awareness of surroundings.
• Ability to follow branch, driving, and warehouse policies and established practices.
• Good judgment, strong work ethic, integrity, compliance, and results orientation.
• Dependability and ability to work well in a team and establish positive 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.
• Ability to multitask and assist with warehouse, front-counter, or branch duties as needed.
• Ability to work assigned hours and days.
• Legally authorized to work in the United States without current or future employer-sponsored work authorization.
• Ability to perform essential responsibilities with or without reasonable accommodations.

Nice To Haves

• Two or more years of warehouse or logistics experience.
• Previous training in forklift and delivery-truck operation.

Responsibilities

• Load, unload, and deliver products safely to customer sites within designated time frames, using efficient routes.
• Maintain required logs and reports to comply with DOT and company safety and vehicle-operation policies.
• Load, block, brace, and secure cargo properly.
• Follow driving, traffic, and transportation laws and regulations while operating company trucks.
• Operate forklifts safely and efficiently to transfer, load, and unload products, verifying product and quantities.
• Perform required pre-trip and post-trip checks of company vehicles and forklifts.
• Perform warehouse duties and ensure accurate product and quantity when loading or transferring orders.
• Immediately notify the manager of accidents, damage, violations, and concerns so corrective action can be taken.
• Follow housekeeping and safety practices.
• Provide backup support for warehouse and front-counter operations as needed.
• Perform additional projects and duties that support ongoing business needs.

Benefits

• Benefits are effective on day one for full-time direct hires.
• Training programs to guide team members and develop new skills.
• Growth opportunities.
• Opportunity to work for a global company whose family brands are backed by Daikin Industries, Ltd.