Delivery Driver

About the Job

Job Summary:

Makes deliveries to customers using a company-provided or rental vehicle. Maintains records of deliveries, inspects and maintains delivery vehicles, and provides customer service on order and delivery issues. This position requires operation of a company or rental vehicle, and this operation may be done during the average work week. If selected for this position, the company will continuously monitor Motor Vehicle Records (MVRs). A requirement of this position is an acceptable MVR status and a valid driver's license.

Major Tasks, Responsibilities, and Key Accountabilities:

• Delivers customer orders safely within a service area, including interfacing with customers on order issues. Follows the planned route for timely deliveries while adhering to traffic laws and safety regulations.
• Loads inventory into trucks and unloads orders at customer sites using powered and non-powered material handling equipment. Provides exceptional customer service by being professional and polite during deliveries.
• Reviews order manifests to ensure customer orders and daily routes are complete and accurate.
• Performs pre- and post-trip inspections in accordance with Department of Transportation regulations and internal policies and procedures.
• Maintains routine contact with the distribution center to receive instructions on delivery interruptions, such as traffic congestion or missing orders.
• Prepares and maintains vehicle and customer order records in accordance with company policies and procedures.
• Contacts customers to provide updates on delivery statuses.
• Provides feedback to management on escalated customer service and sales-related issues.

Nature and Scope:

• Refers complex, unusual problems to supervisor.
• Under general supervision, exercises some judgment in accordance with well-defined policies, procedures, and techniques. Work typically involves regular review of output by a senior coworker or supervisor.

Work Environment:

• Typically located in a comfortable environment but with regular exposure to factors that may cause noticeable discomfort or a moderate risk of accident or illness, such as temperature extremes, moving machinery, loud noises, and fumes.
• Requires intermittent periods during which continuous physical exertion is required, such as walking, standing, stooping, climbing, lifting, and maneuvering material or equipment that may be heavy (50+ pounds) or awkward.
• Typically requires overnight travel less than 10% of the time.

Education and Experience:

• HS Diploma or GED strongly preferred. Specialized skills training/certification may be required. Generally 2-5 years of experience in area of responsibility.

Job Specific Responsibilities and Preferred Qualifications:

Preferred Qualifications:

• Prior experience delivering merchandise to customers using a box truck or similar vehicle.
• 1+ years of experience operating material handling equipment.
• No more than 2 minor accidents in the past rolling 3 years.
• No more than 2 moving violations in the past rolling 3 years.
• Wholesale distribution experience.