Delivery Driver

Description

The overall goal of the Delivery Driver is to support the sales efforts and effectively deliver products to and from our customers. The Parts Delivery Driver will safely operate and maintain company equipment, as well as, provide representation for the organization. The Parts Delivery Driver will be an advocate of the Palmer Core Values, including the “eight feet and greet” policy and will strive to promote a better workplace every day with a positive attitude and teamwork.

Essential Responsibilities:

Key responsibilities for the position on a daily, weekly or annual basis. 

• Conducts weekly maintenance checks utilizing the vehicle maintenance form to record safety and functionality of assigned vehicle. 
• Maintain assigned vehicles cleanliness (interior & exterior) in accordance with company policy.
• Perform accurate picking & packaging of orders to fulfill customers’ requests. 
• Communicates accuracy of orders to sales personnel and/or customer.
• Plan route for efficient delivery while maintaining positive customer expectations.
• Ensure all orders are delivered safely and accurately to customer
• Act as an extension of the organization and promote goods and services while building customer relations.
• Collect, secure, and properly document payment for all orders delivered.
• Assist with stocking, pulling, and other business errands as needed when primary tasks are completed.
• Assist in answering phones when needed.
• Other duties as assigned.

Requirements

Skills:

Personal Accountability - Being answerable for personal actions.

Time and Priority Management - Prioritizing and completing tasks to deliver desired outcomes within allotted timeframes.

Teamwork - Cooperating with others to meet objectives.

Customer Focus - Anticipating, meeting and/or exceeding customer needs, wants and expectations.

Self-Starting - Demonstrating initiative and willingness to begin working.

Behaviors:

Individuals need to have the following behaviors that are needed for superior job performance.

Interaction - The job requires frequent communication and engagement with others.

People-Oriented - The job requires building rapport with a wide range of individuals.

Frequent Change - The job requires rapid shifts between tasks.

Urgency - The job requires decisiveness, quick response, and fast action.

Qualifications:

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed above are representative of the knowledge, skill, and ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• High school graduate or equivalent
• Must possess and maintain a valid operator’s license
• Must possess a clean driving record
• Must be able to lift 50#
• Ability and read and understand directions including road signs
• Ability to safely operate a motor vehicle
• Ability to Recognize and logically validate #’s in sequence
• Ability to verbally communicate, as well as, in writing
• Must be able to work primarily outdoors and work full time.
• Certificates, Licenses, Registrations

Job Posting Information

This position is with an immediate opening start date and will allow for the proper notice for existing employer. Submit your resume with confidence that all contacts with us are completely confidential. 

Benefits

Palmer Trucks is a family-owned company with nearly 60 years of success, treating everyone with respect and dignity. Our team is always ready to help you find the best benefits package for you and your family. 

Individual, Spouse and Family coverage Multiple Products are affordable and provide value for you and your family.

• Health and Wellness Benefits 
• Medical Insurance 
• Dental Insurance 
• Vision Insurance
• Supplemental Products like Short-Term, Long-Term Disability 

Financial stability and Retirement Preparedness:

• Our 401(k) program includes a company match 
• Retirement Planning Assistance 
• Financial Guidance and Education 

Paid Time Off:

• Full-time employees enjoy paid holidays and personal time 
• Vacation based on the length of service. 

Resources when we face major challenges and life events:

• Life Insurance Hospital Stay, Critical Illness, other products
• Bereavement Services and Employment Assi