Driver

Driver Position

The Driver reports to the Warehouse Manager. Located in Bellingham, MA, this is a full-time, in-office position.

The Driver plays a crucial role in safely and efficiently delivering our customers' products while ensuring exceptional customer service. This position involves operating company-owned vehicles with a weight of 26,000 lbs. or less. To comply with Department of Transportation regulations, candidates must be 21 years of age or older.

Essential Functions & Responsibilities:

• Safe Vehicle Operation:
• Operate company-owned vehicles with the utmost care for safety.
• Maintain the vehicle in a safe and roadworthy condition through routine inspections.
• Delivery Operations:
• Transport products to designated destinations along assigned routes, making local deliveries within a 150-mile radius (may vary by location).
• Provide outstanding customer service during deliveries, ensuring customer satisfaction.
• Adhere to assigned routes and time schedules while using company vehicles.
• Efficiently use forklifts, pallet jacks, or 2-wheel dollies to load/unload items at the warehouse and delivery sites.
• Documentation and Record-Keeping:
• Conduct daily inspections of the vehicle and maintain records of these checks.
• Obtain necessary signatures and accept payments for delivered items when required.
• Prepare reports and documentation related to deliveries as directed.
• Warehouse Support:
• Perform warehouse functions as needed, including tagging orders for shipping, order pulling, packing, and other related tasks (responsibilities may vary by location).
• Equipment Operation:
• Drive 16' or 26' box trucks for deliveries, as per location requirements.
• Additional Duties:
• Perform other related duties as assigned based on operational needs.

Competencies:

• Possess excellent customer service skills to ensure customer satisfaction.
• Highly motivated and capable of working independently.
• Willingness to work overtime and weekends as needed.
• Successfully pass and maintain a D.O.T. medical exam.
• Ability to travel as required.

Qualifications & Experience:

• 1 - 2 years of experience in a related field, or equivalent Military or practical experience.
• Previous experience driving a 16' or 26' box truck.
• Possess a Class C license.
• Minimum age of 21 (as per D.O.T. regulations).
• Basic computer skills.
• Ability to successfully pass a background check post offer acceptance.

Physical Requirements:

• Ability to lift 50 pounds.
• Bend or twist body.
• Use hands to handle, control or feel objects, tools. or controls.
• Stand for long periods of time.
• Keep or regain their balance.
• Kneel, stoop, crouch, or crawl.