Driver

Driver Position

The Driver loads, delivers, and transports products to East Coast Metal Distributors' customers in a safe, professional, and expeditious manner. The Driver provides support to warehouse operations as needed.

• Safely drives a company vehicle to make timely pick ups and deliveries.
• Loads and unloads products for delivery
• Provides exceptional customer service to customers
• Must be capable of operating mobile applications relevant to logistics and delivery operation
• Completes all assigned training before deadlines.
• Verifies items with proper initialing and dating and notifies manager of any discrepancies before leaving place of delivery.
• Represents East Coast Metal Distributors by wearing clean, company provided uniforms.
• May operate a forklift to move materials and unload vehicles.
• May assist in performing general building maintenance to ensure warehouse is organized, clean, and safe.
• Maintains organized, clean and safe delivery vehicle.
• Notifies Warehouse Manager or Branch Manager of any needed service, repairs, or unsafe conditions.
• Completes daily driver log and returns fuel receipts and other reports to manager daily.
• Participates in organizing delivery schedules.
• Assists in processing sales orders when needed.
• Observes all safety and company rules and regulations in the Driver Safety manual.
• Completes any other duties assigned by the Branch or Warehouse Manager

• Possess a clean driving record:
  • No more than one moving violation* in any one-year period, or more than two moving violations in the most recent three years
  • No more than one preventable accident in any two-year period during the most recent three years
  • No restrictions, suspensions, or DUI convictions in the past three years
• Ability to pass a DOT physical examination requirements
• Ability to communicate effectively with customers and provide superior service
• Must be 21 years of age or older
• Pass a pre-employment drug screening and background check
• Willing to work overtime, holidays and weekends as requested by the Branch Operations Manager

Minimum Education/Experience: HS diploma, or GED equivalent, is required. Related experience and/or advanced training or any equivalent combination of education and experience may be substituted. Previous counter sales, HVAC, and customer service experience is desired. Must be computer literate with knowledge of Microsoft Office products. Must be able to use general office machines and multi-line telephone. Strong communication and interpersonal skills are required.