Part Time Driver (Non-CDL)

Job Description

Job Description

Location: Syosset, NY

Overview: The Delivery Driver's primary responsibility will be to ensure the safe, efficient and timely delivery of packages to retail stores.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Perform daily pre-trip safety inspections on all equipment.
• Verify and complete required documentation and reports.
• Follow dispatch instructions and communicate with dispatch as required, including but not limited to: delays, arrivals and equipment problems.
• Communicate with customers to determine pick-up or delivery needs.
• Demonstrate superior internal and external customer service.
• Know how to use GPS.
• Must be action orientated with excellent listening skills.
• Must possess excellent time management skills, exhibit patience with a strong customer focus at all times and in a professional manner.
• Required to operate delivery truck and comply with all safety regulations and all applicable laws.
• Ability to work independently and/or as a team member.
• Able to meet deadlines.
• Must maintain satisfactory attendance with dependability and consistency.
• Other duties as assigned.

Technical and Functional

• Good verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to prioritize, manage and perform multiple tasks simultaneously.
• Computer knowledge including Microsoft Office.
• Ability to meet and/or exceed the established customer service objectives.
• Ability to count and perform basic math, with or without a calculator.

Required Physical Abilities

• Position requires the ability to sit and drive for up to 6 hours; lifting and carrying
• Packages up to 50 pounds; utilizing fine dexterity; and reaching, kneeling, crawling, and twisting. Also requires the ability to see; hear; and communicate by utilizing professional etiquette with all levels of associates and with external vendors.
• High stress tolerance, adaptable, ability to work in an ever-changing environment, flexible.

Pre-Delivery

• Check the delivery schedule and make sure you are familiar with the route.
• Understand all necessary paperwork, including the delivery manifest & invoice, customer contact information, and any special instructions.
• Prepare the delivery vehicle, making sure it is clean and well-stocked with supplies.
• Call the customer to confirm the delivery time and address.

During Delivery

• Be on time for the delivery.
• Be professional and courteous to the customer.
• Carefully inspect the product to make sure it is in good condition.
• Sign the delivery manifest & invoice and have the customer sign it as well.

Answer any basic questions the customer may have about the product.

Post-Delivery

• Complete any necessary paperwork, such as a delivery report.
• Upload the paperwork in the appropriate location.
• Follow up with the customer to make sure they are satisfied with the delivery.

Basic Qualifications:

• High School Diploma or G.E.D minimum.
• Must be a minimum of 25 years of age.
• Requires a minimum of 1 year of delivery driving experience (van or similar) within the past three years.
• Must possess and maintain a clean driving record and valid NYS License.
• Thorough knowledge of traffic laws and defensive driving.
• Must be an effective communicator with excellent attention to detail.
• Must possess a strong work ethic.

Working Conditions and Physical Effort:

• Ability to wear PPE (personal protective equipment) such as hair net, earplugs, beard net (if applicable), protective gloves, safety harness, safety glasses and slip resistant work shoes/boots. Personal protective equipment, as defined by Cirona Labs, will be provided.
• Ability to work effectively in a fast paced, team environment.
• Ability to read, interpret, and understand basic math percentages and formulas.
• Work may involve daily exposure to unusual elements, such as dirt, dust, fumes, extreme temperatures (hot and cold), humidity, darkness, and noise.
• Able to drive during early and late hours and in adverse conditions.

Expectations:

• Will demonstrate, promote, and exemplify the Company's Core Values in People, Quality and Growth.
• Works in other areas of the facility, performing tasks outside of the scope of the primary job functions as needed.
• Be aware of your surroundings and drive safely at all times.
• Must dress professionally and make a good impression on the customer.
• Must be proactive and offer to help the customer with anything they need.
• Must be positive, enthusiastic and knowledgeable about the products you are delivering.
• Be friendly, approachable, flexible and willing to go the extra mile.
• Be persistent.
• Must have reliable transportation.
• Must comply with all company policies and procedures.
• Must complete all required training.

The company is an Equal Opportunity Employer and complies with ADA regulations as applicable.

Benefits:

• Paid sick time

Work Days:

• Monday to Friday
• Weekends as needed
• Flexible

Education:

• High school or equivalent (Required)

License/Certification:

• NYS Drivers License (Required)