Delivery Driver/Ace Hardware Team Member

Delivery Driver / Ace Hardware Team Member

Agfinity is the largest agricultural Cooperative in Colorado based in the heart of the Front Range. As a cooperative we are distinguished from our competitors by our excellence in customer service and our people, which we consider our greatest asset. Every dollar that is spent with the Cooperative doesnt just go towards a product; it goes back to the community where you live and comes back to you as patronage and equity. Every day our approach is to serve others and find a world of solutions beneficial to our members, customers and our company.

We invite you to learn more about Agfinity, our products, services and the cooperative difference.

Position Summary:

The Delivery Driver / ACE Hardware Team Member is responsible for safely and efficiently delivering products to customers while also supporting daily retail operations at ACE Hardware. This dual role includes loading and unloading merchandise, assisting customers with product selection and purchases, stocking shelves, maintaining inventory accuracy, and ensuring a clean and safe work environment. The ideal candidate is dependable, customer-focused, and willing to assist wherever needed to support the team and daily operations.

Essential Functions:

• Demonstrate consistent attendance, punctuality, dependability, and a strong work ethic.
• Safely operate company delivery vehicles, including trucks equipped with lift gates and trailers, in accordance with company policies and applicable traffic laws.
• Load, secure, transport, and unload bagged feed, merchandise, and other products for customer deliveries and pickups.
• Complete deliveries accurately, safely, and on schedule while providing professional and courteous customer service.
• Perform routine vehicle inspections and promptly report maintenance needs, equipment concerns, or safety issues.
• Assist customers with locating products, answering questions, making purchases, and providing general product information.
• Perform daily ACE Hardware retail duties, including operating cash registers and point-of-sale (POS) systems, processing transactions, stocking shelves, organizing merchandise, and maintaining store appearance.
• Fill bulk propane tanks following required training, certification, and applicable safety procedures.
• Safely operate forklifts, pallet jacks, and other material-handling equipment following required training and authorization.
• Receive, organize, and stock incoming merchandise while maintaining accurate inventory and proper product placement.
• Assist with inventory counts, product pricing, and restocking merchandise as needed.
• Answer incoming telephone calls and respond to customer inquiries in a friendly and professional manner.
• Maintain a clean, organized, and safe work environment, including delivery vehicles, storage areas, and retail spaces.
• Follow all company safety policies and procedures and participate in required safety meetings and training.
• Perform additional duties as assigned to support daily store and delivery operations.

Education:

• High school diploma or equivalent required.

Experience:

• Minimum of two years of driving experience preferred.
• Valid driver's license and an acceptable Motor Vehicle Record (MVR) required.
• Previous retail, customer service, or delivery experience preferred.
• Experience operating forklifts, pallet jacks, or other material-handling equipment preferred; training will be provided.

Knowledge:

• Basic knowledge of safe driving practices, traffic laws, and proper loading and unloading procedures.
• Understanding of customer service principles and general retail operations.
• Basic knowledge of inventory management, merchandise handling, and stocking procedures.
• Knowledge of workplace safety practices, including proper lifting techniques and safe equipment operation.
• Basic math skills, including counting, measuring, and handling cash transactions.

Skills:

• Strong verbal communication and interpersonal skills with the ability to interact professionally with customers, coworkers, and management.
• Ability to provide friendly, helpful, and efficient customer service.
• Basic computer skills and ability to learn POS systems and inventory software.
• Strong organizational and time-management skills with the ability to manage multiple responsibilities.
• Ability to safely operate delivery vehicles and material-handling equipment following required training.
• Ability to read and understand safety instructions, operating procedures, delivery paperwork, and product information.
• Ability to accurately complete basic documentation, delivery records, and customer transactions.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.

Reasoning Ability:

• Ability to follow written and verbal instructions and apply established procedures to daily tasks.
• Ability to identify and resolve routine customer service, delivery, and inventory-related issues.
• Ability to recognize potential safety hazards and take appropriate action to prevent accidents or injuries.
• Ability to prioritize daily responsibilities and adjust to changing delivery schedules, customer needs, and store operations.
• Ability to exercise sound judgment when operating vehicles, handling merchandise, and assisting customers.
• Ability to recognize when a situation requires assistance or direction from management.

Physical Demands:

• Ability to stand, walk, bend, stoop, reach, push, and pull throughout the workday.
• Ability to frequently lift, carry, load, and unload merchandise and products weighing up to 75 pounds, with heavier items handled using appropriate equipment or team assistance.
• Ability to perform repetitive lifting and physically demanding tasks associated with product deliveries and stocking merchandise.
• Ability to enter and exit delivery vehicles regularly and safely operate equipment.
• Ability to work indoors and outdoors in varying weather conditions, including heat, cold, wind, and precipitation.
• Ability to perform job duties that require extended periods of standing, walking, and driving.

Additional Information:

• This position description is intended to describe the general nature and level of work performed and is not an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, or qualifications required. Job responsibilities may be modified or additional duties assigned based on business needs. Agfinity reserves the right to make changes to this position description as necessary.

Agfinity has a competitive benefits package including Health, Dental, Vision, Pension Retirement Plan, 401(k) Match Plan, Paid Time Off, Tuition Reimbursement, Clothing Allowance and Life and Disability coverage for those who may qualify.

Agfinity is looking for values of honesty, integrity, lifelong learning, and working hard and working smart, and being kind and courteous. If you are committed to these values send us your resume now and become part of The Cooperative Difference!

Agfinity requires a post offer, pre-employment background check and drug screen

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer (EOE) that values and respects the importance of a diverse and inclusive workforce. It is the policy of the company to recruit, hire, train and promote persons in all job titles without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, or gender identity. We recognize that diversity and inclusion is a driving force in the success of our company.