Driver

Driver Position

Food & Paper Supply, an established food and paper distributor located in the south suburbs of Illinois (Alsip), is seeking a driver. The driver will deliver product in a safe and timely manner to meet FPS customers' needs in the Chicagoland and Northwest Indiana area.

Responsibilities

• Perform inspection of vehicle prior to departure following specified procedures.
• Ensure all equipment and documents needed for the route is in the vehicle.
• Check and document fuel level and refuel, if necessary.
• Comply with state governed rules of the road.
• Understand how to handle all road conditions.
• Ensure the condition of the product inside of the truck remains undamaged.
• Handle proper delivery and unloading of items at customer sites.
• Ensure proper paperwork is completed with customers.
• Collect cash or checks from customers as dictated.
• Correctly process a customer pickup.
• Maintain safe driving record.
• Maintain assigned equipment.
• Report any accidents or incidents immediately to management.
• Complete the end of day check in.
• Always maintain professionalism in front of customers.
• Follow all rules and protocols in Drivers Delivery Handbook.

Technical Qualifications

• Highly skilled in the operation of commercial vehicles.
• Knowledge of federal, state, and local traffic laws and regulations governing the operation of a commercial vehicle.
• Knowledge of the greater Chicagoland and Northwest Indiana area.
• Possession of a valid CDL and ability to pass DOT background check requirements.
• Previous commercial driving experience.
• Maintain safe driving record.
• High school diploma or equivalent preferred.
• Excellent customer service skills.

Personal Skills and Competencies

• Ability to work well under pressure.
• Ability to work well independently.
• Can-do person; must be positive and energetic.
• Team player.

Safety Expectations and Requirements

• Show up fit for duty.
• Know and comply with all safety policies, standards, and procedures that apply to your job and the work environment.
• Actively participate in all required safety training and meetings.
• Assess the hazards of the job area before starting any assignment and plan the job so that the work can be done safely.
• Continuously evaluate conditions that affect your ability to do the job safely.
• Immediately report all incidents, near-misses, and unsafe conditions to your Manager or Human Resources.
• Intervene to address unsafe conditions or behaviors.

Physical Requirements

• Occasional exposure to fumes or airborne particles.
• Must be physically able to frequently lift and/or move up to 80 pounds.