Delivery Driver

Job Description

Job Description

*Factors that may be used to determine your actual salary include your job specific skills, education, training, job location, number of years of experience related to this role and comparison to other employees already in this role.

DSG is seeking a Delivery Driver in our Great Falls, MT location. In this full time, hourly  position, work is typically performed between the hours of 7 am and 4pm, Monday through Friday , but may vary on occasion according to business needs. As a Delivery Driver, you will work in all aspects of warehouse operations, with the primary duty of delivering product to customers and jobsites , which includes the loading, unloading, securing and transporting of such materials.

At DSG, we are dedicated to building futures one job at a time. Starting with yours. As an ESOP, we are a community of peers, first and foremost. And we focus on cultivating an environment of respect, teamwork and growth. Where your career path is rich with possibilities. Where every success is shared. And where every challenge is overcome together. For more than a century, we’ve delivered more than supplies, we’ve offered true partnership and valuable solutions. By continuing to empower the future of our vendors and customers, we will empower a future of ongoing success for all of us.

A Typical Day in the Life of a Delivery Driver at DSG:

• Load delivery truck in a safe manner, according to company policy
• Work with warehouse associates to communicate how product should be loaded
• Inspect truck & trailer according to company policy and DOT standards, to ensure it is in good working order
• Immediately communicate any vehicle safety and/or maintenance issues to the supervisor
• Communicate with customers regarding delivery dates & times
• Drive to various customer locations, typically within 150 miles of branch location
• Unload materials at customers’ places of businesses and/or warehouses, as per customer instruction
• Stay compliant with DOT/FMCSA and OSHA regulations including completion of training activities as required by DSG policy and/or regulatory authorities 
• Adhere to DSG’s safety policy and vehicle safety program
• Maintain a good driving record
• Assist in all aspects of warehouse operations when not out on delivery:
  1. Accurately pull product to fill orders in a timely manner
  2. Pack, label and put filled orders in proper locations for delivery
  3. Operate forklift
  4. Use computer and RF scanner to check on status, availability and location of product
• Perform other duties as assigned

A Successful Delivery Driver Typically Has: 

• A valid Driver’s License with the ability to obtain a medical card (required).
• Basic product and warehouse/delivery knowledge normally acquired in one to three years of applicable experience.
• Attention to detail.
• The ability to plan, prioritize and organize work effectively to work efficiently under pressure and time deadlines.
• Safety training on material handling and forklift driving.
• Strong interpersonal, customer service, and communication skills.
• A physical ability to lift, push, pull or move items weighing 70-325lbs. with the aid of mechanical device or another person.
• Prior computer knowledge, experience, and skills.