Lafayette-Delivery Driver/Warehouse

Lafayette-Delivery Driver/Warehouse

Connor Co., a company rich in history, currently has an available Delivery Driver/Warehouse position in Lafayette, IN. We seek a career-minded person looking for a long-term career with a great company. Knowledge of HVAC and plumbing is preferred but not required. Candidates must be:

• Available from 7:00 am to 4:00 pm, Monday through Friday • Able to pass a pre-employment drug test and background check

Principal Accountabilities:

• Prepares truck for operation by inspecting general condition, checking fluid levels and tire pressure, and notifying the Branch Manager before obtaining or scheduling required repairs.
• Maintains truck operating efficiency by completing preventative maintenance requirements, following manufacturer's instructions, troubleshooting malfunctions, and scheduling repairs.
• Loads the delivery truck with the product securely-avoid damages
• Delivers items by identifying destinations, establishing routes, operating the truck, unloading items, and maintaining the schedule
• Uses a cell phone to report on the progress of deliveries
• Picks up returns items for the company
• Verifies products delivered against the packing slip and has the customer sign the receipt
• Serves customers by understanding and resolving or forwarding complaints
• Enhances the organization's reputation by accepting ownership for accomplishing new and different requests
• Process inbound materials to the warehouse. Compares quantities shown on packing slips or manifests with actual items received
• Efficient and effective loading and unloading of trucks
• Inspects items according to instructions and reports damaged goods
• Ensures materials are placed in the designated area within the warehouse
• Stacks skids or pallets in designated areas. Cleans up and disposes of scrap bracing, cardboard, and strapping, and putting in the proper container or designated area
• General housekeeping: sweeping, mopping, dusting
• Assist customers at the counter
• Perform other duties as requested

Minimum Education/Experience Required:

• High School Diploma or its equivalent
• Valid driver's license and clean driving record

Knowledge, Skills, Abilities Required:

• Critical thinker-using logic and reasoning to identify alternative solutions
• Mathematical reasoning- the ability to choose the suitable method or formulas to solve the problem
• Ability to learn the Eclipse software
• Must be very detail-oriented and focused on accuracy
• Ability to perform assignments with minimal supervision and under tight deadlines
• Must have strong interpersonal communication skills
• Must maintain a patient and professional attitude while managing a busy workload
• Strong organizational skills required
• Must be able to determine and prioritize workload
• Ability to read directions and use a street map to plot a delivery route

Equipment Used:

• PC
• Calculator
• Fax
• Telephone
• Photocopy machine
• Forklift

Working Conditions:

• Standard warehouse and loading dock environment with regular exposure to varying weather conditions and temperatures.
• Physical strength to lift up to 50 pounds regularly and up to 75 pounds occasionally.

At Connor Co., people make a difference!

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