Courier/Driver-North Clarendon

Keeping VCS Running Smoothly—Every Day, Every Mile, Every Building Join the mission to support our facilities team in ensuring VCS buildings are safe, spotless, and fully compliant with OSHA, fire safety, DOT, Vermont Building Codes, and all VCS policies and procedures. Delivering more than maintenance, this role also provides reliable weekly and on-demand courier support to keep our operations moving seamlessly. Location: This job is based out of our Operations Center at 401 Innovation Drive, North Clarendon, VT 05759. ESSENTIAL RESPONSIBILITIES AND DUTIES Perform preventative and corrective maintenance as necessary on material handling equipment, conveyors and building mechanical systems and/or equipment. Be alert to possible safety and fire hazards, notifying appropriate VCS Management and contractors when necessary. Become familiar with and help maintain building emergency systems, plumbing, electrical, fire, air compressors, security, sprinkler and safety equipment. Partner with Team Leader to schedule and perform weekly, monthly and yearly maintenance work. Support the Maintenance needs of all VCS buildings as necessary. Knowledgeable in all areas of construction and finish-work including carpentry/framing, plumbing and painting. Support DC staff and Management with any mechanical or technical support in a safe and timely fashion. Participate in meetings, workshops, trainings, and/or seminars for the purpose of conveying and/or gathering information required to perform job functions. Transportation of merchandise, equipment and mail/documents to and from all company facilities and outside entities. Facilitate delivery of donated items to local organizations as needed. Review orders prior to delivery, load and unload truck. Conduct daily visual inspections and periodic preventive maintenance checks on company vehicle and is responsible for the safe operation of that vehicle. Follow established health and safety policies and procedures; specifically adhere to Motor Vehicle Operation policy. Must be flexible with schedule and willing to adapt to business needs, including weekends and holiday hours on occasion. Occasional after hours on-call maintenance response availability may be required. Complete duties and responsibilities in compliance with company standards, policies, guidelines and values. Other duties as assigned. KNOWLEDGE AND SKILL REQUIREMENTS Must be self‑motivated to accomplish high‑quality and timely work. Attention to detail, accuracy and follow through are essential. Demonstrate flexibility in acceptance of assignments and direction. Strong verbal and written communication skills. Valid Vermont Driver’s License: Employment is contingent upon successful completion of a Motor Vehicle/background check. Must be available to work a weekend day, holidays and overtime as business needs require. Ability to read instructions/schematics and follow directions to accomplish various tasks as needed. Ability to safely and properly use a variety of hand and power tools. Able to meet deadlines with severe time constraints. Ability to safely operate equipment such as powered industrial trucks, pallet jacks, metal carts, etc. Solid mathematical, logic and analytical skills. Ability to give regular communications in person, writing, by email and by phone. Positive, team‑oriented attitude and manner. Ability to prioritize and work in multi‑discipline environment. Ability to travel as needed. Ability to interact with vendors and internal staff with a high level of professionalism. PHYSICAL DEMANDS All offers of employment are subject to a completion of a Physical Fitness for Duty test. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Required to use hands to finger, handle, or feel objects, tools or controls; reach above head and forward with hands and arms. Daily uses hand strength to grasp tools, supplies and equipment. Prolonged standing, walking and bending in addition to sitting in front of a computer. Occasionally required to stand, walk, climb, kneel, crouch, squat or crawl. Frequently lift and/or move up to 50 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move up to 100 pounds. Ability to climb ladders and carry up to 50 pounds up and down. Specific vision abilities required by this job include: close vision, distance vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and ability to adjust focus. Ability to access all work sites of the company. WORK ENVIRONMENT Working inside/outside a warehouse environment. Occasionally work with toxic or caustic chemicals such as petroleum products, degreasers, and sprays. Frequently exposed to risk of electrical shock, mechanical hazards, explosive hazards, burn hazards, chemical hazards. Frequently exposed to wet and/or humid conditions; fumes or airborne particles; outside weather conditions; extreme cold; extreme heat. Ability to work irregular or extended hours, as needed. Able to endure mild to moderate noise level in the work environment, depending on the location. Withstand frequent trips varying from indoors to outdoors, which may involve minor to extreme temperature changes and weather conditions. Occasionally use standard office equipment such as computers, phones, photocopiers, filing cabinets and fax machines. OTHER This job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice. AAP/EEO STATEMENT The Vermont Country Store provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws. Further, the company takes affirmative action to ensure that applicants are employed and employees are treated during employment without regard to any of these characteristics. Discrimination of any type will not be tolerated. In keeping with the above conviction, The Vermont Country Store is committed to assuring that: All recruiting, hiring, training, promotion, compensation, and other employment related programs are provided fairly to all persons on an equal opportunity basis without regard to race, creed, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law; Employment decisions are based on the principles of equal opportunity and affirmative action; and All personnel actions such as compensation, benefits, transfers, training, and participation in social and recreational programs are administered without regard to race, creed, color, sex, age, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. WHAT WE OFFER A team-oriented culture filled with truly “good” people We have flexible working hours and work from home days to accommodate your personal life An onsite wellness center including free wellness, acute care visits and programs with Licensed Family Nurse Practitioner Onsite fitness facilities We offer a generous employee discount We offer a competitive salary package, 401-K, commuter benefit, dental, vision, an ICHRA employer contribution for medical insurance, contributions to the cost of childcare, employer paid life, short‑term and long‑term disability, voluntary life insurance, accident, hospital and critical illness, auto insurance, home insurance, recreational toys insurance Potential for quarterly bonus Numerous philanthropic programs including paid volunteer hours and matching charitable contributions #J-18808-Ljbffr