Driver

Job purpose

The Driver safely operates the delivery vehicle, and follows designated routes to deliver products to customers in a timely, organized manner.  The driver is responsible for physically unloading product from the truck and moving product into customer locations.   

Duties and responsibilities

• Safely operate a box truck, driving various routes during business hours
• Deliver a wide variety of items to different addresses and through different routes on a daily basis
• Follow specific delivery routes and time schedule to meet or exceed delivery deadlines
• Respond to back-calls and pick-ups from vendors or customers as needed.
• Load and unload a delivery vehicle using hand trucks, pallet jacks, fold-downs and/or by physically carrying items. 
• Maintain professional and courteous interactions with customer contacts at each delivery site
• Collect payments from customers in the form of cash or check, record invoices, and give all to VP of Operations or Day Logistics Clerk at end of shift. 
• Understand and comply with DOT regulations.
• Understand and comply with company Driver Safety Manual
• Complete driver medical certification every two years
• Handle all products with care to avoid damages and loss
• Take initiative to accomplish open tasks; be proactive and seek additional work when available
• Maintain positive work relations; support team work and help coworkers to accomplish team goals
• Listen and communicate respectfully with employees at all levels within the organization
• Attendance; Maintain regular attendance and follow call out and time off procedures as outlined in the handbook. 
• Comply with company policies and procedures as outlined in the Employee Handbook
• The position includes all other responsibilities that may be necessary to fulfill the duties associated with a Driver or as may be assigned

Required Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent
• Valid driver’s license, minimum of Class D
• Acceptable driving record as defined by our insurance policy, with no major violations and few, if any, minor violations
• Good communication and listening skills.
• Basic math skills.
• Attention to detail and good organizational skills.
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