Utility Driver

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The Non CDL Driver is a delivery position responsible for driving a company vehicle limited to a Gross Vehicle Weight (GVW) of 25900. The position will be assigned stops to deliver foodservice products with a high level of service to customers. One year multi-stop delivery experience required or six month local delivery experience and/or foodservice industry experience. Must meet the medical requirements of the Department of Transportation (DOT). All functions must be completed in a safe and timely manner and in accordance with the Department of Transportation (DOT) regulations.

Schedule: Tuesday - Saturday, some overtime . Occasional 6 day work week, as needed . Shifts start at 8:00am

Starting pay is $26.16/hour

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES (Each item should account for 10% or more)
An individual must be able to satisfactorily perform each essential duty listed below. The requirements listed are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
Essential Job Functions:
• Lift up to 50 lbs. on a frequent basis and up to 100 lbs. on an occasional basis.
• Load and unload the vehicle for multi-stop deliveries.
• Transport deliveries by driving assigned vehicles.
• Use hand truck to move product from the delivery vehicle into the customer location including going up and down stairs with product as necessary.
• Accurately record delivery information including operating a hand scanner and all company required documentation.
• Responsible for the proper documentation and disposition for any return product.
• Communicate delivery- customer issues to proper authority (i.e., Customer Service, Territory Manager, Transportation Supervisor, etc.).
• Deliver product to each of the designated stops following the stop sequence provided for the day.
• Unload product safely and stage product in the space(s) designated by customer.
• Check invoice for complete delivery. Process paperwork and damaged merchandise if any.
• Collect payments if necessary.
• Monitor refrigeration system on the delivery vehicle on a consistent basis for safety; follow all safe food handling procedures.
• Perform pre-trip and post-trip inspections such as monitoring fluid levels, tires, windshield wash and replenishing fuel.
• Other duties as assigned.
***EOE Race/Color/Religion/Sex/Sexual Orientation/Gender Identity/National Origin/Protected Veteran/Disability Status***

SUPERVISION
None
RELATIONSHIPS
Internal: Transportation associates, Maintenance associates and other internal contacts
External: Customers

QUALIFICATIONS

Education/Training:
High school diploma or general education degree (GED) preferred
Related Experience/Requirements:
Must be 21 years of age or older.
Valid U.S. driver’s license issued by the state of legal residence with proper endorsements if required. No more than two convictions in the past two-year period for traffic violations, no DUI convictions in the past three years, no driver’s license suspensions in the past three years. Must be able to pass DOT physical.
One year multi-stop delivery experience required or 6 month local delivery experience and/or foodservice industry experience. Hand cart delivery experience preferred.
Able to read, write and communicate in English as it relates to the job and safety regulations.
Must have basic math skills (add, subtract, multiply, divide).
Must pass pre-employment testing (including items such as a Background Check)
Have knowledge of area and/or map reading abilities.
Use safe lifting and loading techniques
Great interpersonal/customer service skills.
Availability to work on weekends, Holidays and overtime in order to service customers
Knowledge/Skills/Abilities:
To be successful in this position, the individual performing the duties must successfully demonstrate the following competencies:
• Building Customer Loyalty
• Managing Work
• Adaptability
• Building Trust
• Follow-up
• Communication
• Demonstrate Defensive Driving techniques
No more than two convictions in the past two year period for traffic violations. No more than one of these may be a serious as defined by DOT (e.g., leaving scene of an accident, reckless driving, homicide/assault, eluding police, at fault offense, refusing a breathalyzer test, committing a felony with a vehicle) violation or result of an accident - company or private vehicle; No DUI convictions within past three years, regardless of type of vehicle operated; no driver's license suspension within past three years (insurance and overweight tickets are excluded); and no termination by previous employer for failure to comply with safety regulations or for accident involvement.
Physical Requirements:
This work requires the following physical activities: climbing, bending, stooping, kneeling, twisting, reaching, sitting, standing, walking, and lifting up to 50 lbs. of material on a consistent basis, 100 lbs. on an occasional basis and repetitive motions. The work is performed primarily outdoors.

Physical Requirements: Must be able to pass DOT physical. Must be able to work in extreme weather conditions. Must be able to perform the following physical activities for described length of time:

OCCASIONALLY: 1% - 33%
FREQUENTLY: 34% - 66%
CONTINUOUSLY: 67% - 100%

JOB REQUIRES WORKER TO:
1. STAND Frequently
2. WALK Frequently
3. DRIVE Frequently
4. SIT Frequently

JOB REQUIRES WORKER TO LIFT:
1. 1-10 lbs. (Sedentary) Occasionally
2. 10-20 lbs. (Light) Frequently
3. 25-50 lbs. (Medium) Frequently
4. 50-100 lbs. (Heavy) Occasionally
5. Over 100 lbs. (Very Heavy) Occasionally

JOB REQUIRES WORKER TO CARRY:
1. 1-10 lbs. (Sedentary) Occasionally
2. 10-20 lbs. (Light) Occasionally
3. 20-50 lbs. (Medium) Occasionally
4. 50-100 lbs. (Heavy) Occasionally
5. Over 100 lbs. (Very Heavy) Never

JOB REQUIRES WORKER TO:
1. Push/pull Frequently – e.g.: Hand truck, gate, straps, metal ramp, truck door, dolly, boxes, truck gear shift
2. Climb/balance Frequently – e.g.: In/Out Truck/Trailer (2 vertical steps) to cab. On/Off ramp to ground level and side door steps and Platform of trailer. Stairs, truck and delivery ramps.
3. Stoop/squat Occasionally
4. Kneel/bend Occasionally
5. Bend Frequently
6. Reach above shoulder Occasionally
7. Grasp objects Frequently – e.g.: Hand truck, boxes, cartons
Continuously - Steering wheel
 8. Manipulate objects Frequently – e.g.: Boxes, dolly, metal truck ramp, hand truck, paper work, truck gate, straps
Continuously – e.g.: truck gear shift
9. Twisting Frequently

Compensation depends on relevant experience and/or education, specific skills, function, geographic location, and other factors as applicable by law (for example: state minimum wage thresholds).

The expected base rate for this role is $26.16/hour

As applicable, this role may also receive overtime compensation.

​Benefits for this role may include health insurance, pre-tax spending accounts, retirement benefits, paid time off, short-term and long-term disability, employee stock purchase plan, and life insurance.

***EOE – Race/Color/Religion/Sex/Sexual Orientation/Gender Identity/National Origin/ Age/Genetic Information /Protected Veteran/Disability Status***