Driver/Delivery Person/VMI

The purpose of this job is to pick-up and/or deliver merchandise as required and serve as a company representative, promoting the reputation  of United Central Industrial Supply Company in a positive manner.

Primary Functions

• Operate company vehicles safely.
• Load and unload merchandise on vehicles.
• Obtain signatures and/or payments upon delivery of merchandise.
•  Follow assigned scheduling of deliveries; make deliveries on time as scheduled.
•  Follow proper procedures in reporting accidents in accordance with company policies.
•   Maintain vehicles appearance, reporting any needed maintenance; observe traffic laws and regulations.
•   Maintain neat personal appearance; always remain courteous and service minded in dealing with customers.
•   Keep supervisor informed of shortages, overages or damaged merchandise and unresolved customer complaints.   
• Additional Functions
•   Maintain housekeeping in the warehouse and stockyard.
•   Assist in the stock transfer process.
•   Comply with prescribed safety regulations of this company and its customers when entering their property.
•   Any other duties that supervisor feels necessary to fulfill the objectives of the company.
•   Attend training courses to include but not limited to recertification and safety. 
•   Perform counter sales, inventory control and other departmental duties as required.

Required Equipment & Qualifications

• Various sized delivery vehicles.
• Knuckle boom crane.
• Forklift.
• Dollies, binders, chains, straps and covers.
• Commercial Drivers License - Proper Class Specification.
• One Year Commercial Driving Experience Preferred.
• Ability to operate a Ford F550.
• General understanding of Department of Transportation Regulations.
• Successfully pass a company administered driving test.
• High School Diploma or equivalent.
• Read, write and fully comprehend delivery tickets, packing lists, invoices, transfer requests, special material instructions, M.S.D.S. literature and other information pertaining to the job.
• Communicate orally to customer and supervisor.

Work Enviornment

• Be able to lift objects of varying weight and carry a distance of twenty yards.
• Be able to stand or sit for extended periods of time.
• Be able to climb up and down trucks, ladders, shelving, etc.
• It will be necessary to work in a varying degree of temperatures indigenous of the region.
• Work in a warehouse environment with merchandise in varying stages of resale.
• Work at mining and industrial locations with different terrains and harsh conditions such as narrow, curvy, rough roads.
• Sit, stand or drive for extended periods of time.
• This position has the potential to be life threatening to both the performer and co-workers, if proper safety precautions and safety regulations are not followed.
• Use of safety apparel and equipment as required by law and company policy. 
• This position requires its performer to work in and around heavy moving equipment.
• Work around fast pace warehouse that includes the moving of heavy and large merchandise.
•  In any industrial setting there is a constant need for alertness to changes in the surrounding environment.