Delivery Driver

Description The purpose of this classification is to perform work functions associated with delivery and warehouse activities. The person in this classification will load/unload trucks and drive delivery truck to deliver merchandise to customers’ homes or businesses. Essential Functions The following duties are normal for this position. The omission of specific statements of the duties does not exclude them from the classification if the work is similar, related, or a logical assignment for this classification. Other duties may be required and assigned. Drive truck in assigned zone or area to deliver products purchased by customer; ensure safe operations of vehicles by assisting delivery truck drivers with directing trucks into unloading areas. Load truck in preparation for daily deliveries; unload merchandise at customer location and set up as necessary. Obtain customer signature on receipt for pickup or delivery. Record deliveries on delivery record and submit to appropriate management. Monitor proper maintenance of and regular inspection of vehicles for adherence to safety practices; perform general maintenance of vehicles; record fuel/fluid usage and submit to management. Unload merchandise from warehouse and freight trucks. Maintain cleanliness of store/warehouse interior and grounds and uphold the company’s Delivery Standards. Place stock on shelves or racks and set up merchandise and sales promotion displays. Assemble merchandise as required. Assist with repossessions of goods. Perform general maintenance and grounds keeping duties for warehouse and/or store. Perform customer service inspections and/or repairs as needed. Perform collection field calls to delinquent customers at the request of management. Uphold and promote our H.O.M.E. values: Helping others, developing Ordinary people to do extraordinary things, being a Motivated owner that cares, and Ensuring that excellence is a habit personally and for those entrusted to them to lead. Additional Functions Assist in other store departments as required. Perform other related duties as required. Requirements Minimum Qualifications High School Diploma or GED; six months experience in a distribution or warehouse environment; or any combination of training, experience and education which provides the required knowledge, skills, and abilities for this position. Must possess and maintain a valid State Drivers License and have a general familiarity with the delivery area. Must be at least 21 years old and be able to meet DOT requirements (examples: Medical Examiners Certification and Driver’s DOT qualification file). Performance Aptitudes Data Utilization: Requires the ability to assemble, process and tabulate data according to a prescribed plan. Human Interaction: Requires the ability to provide guidance, assistance, and/or interpretation to others regarding the application of procedures and standards to specific situations. Equipment, Machinery, tools, and Materials Utilization: Requires the ability to operate equipment, machinery, tools, and/or materials requiring complex and rapid adjustments. Verbal Aptitude: Requires the ability to utilize a wide variety of reference and/or descriptive data and information. Mathematical Aptitude: Requires the ability to perform addition, subtraction, multiplication, and division; may require the ability to calculate decimals and utilize principles of fractions. Functional Reasoning: Requires the ability to carry out instructions furnished in written, oral, or diagrammatic form. Involves semi-routine standardized work with some latitude for independent judgment concerning choices of action. Situational Reasoning: Requires the ability to exercise judgment, decisiveness and creativity in dealing with situations involving repetitive or short cycle operations or duties carried out according to set procedures. ADA Compliance Physical Ability: Tasks require the ability to exert heavy physical effort, regularly involving some combination of climbing and balancing, stooping, kneeling, crouching and/or crawling and may involve handling moderately heavy weight (up to 100 pounds) and occasionally heavier objects. Sensory Requirements: Some tasks require the ability to perceive and discriminate colors or shades of colors, sounds, depth, and visual cues or signals. Some tasks require the ability to communicate orally. Environmental Factors: Performance of essential functions may require exposure to adverse environmental conditions, such as dirt, dust, temperature extremes, electric currents or toxic agents/chemicals. Farmers Furniture is an Equal Opportunity Employer. The Company is committed to maintaining an environment free of harassment and discrimination. Farmers Furniture is an Equal Opportunity Employer. In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act, the Company will provide reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities and encourages both prospective and current employees to discuss potential accommodations with the employer. #J-18808-Ljbffr Farmers Home Furniture