Warehouse Associate - Delivery Driver

Come join our team in NORTHBROOK as a HYBRID Warehouse Associate / Delivery Driver

$19 / hour - Warehouse Associate and $25 / hour - Delivery Driver!

Location: 1001 Skokie Blvd. Northbrook, IL 60062

NOTE: This is a dual position. Candidates will be hired for BOTH duties and scheduled each week for Warehouse Associate and also Delivery Driver on other days. All applicants must satisfactorily complete our pre-employment drug screen, physical (Obtain DOT Medical Card), background, and motor vehicle record check.

• CDL Class "C" required . We pay for the DOT Med Card!

Scandinavian Designs | Dania Furniture is a home furnishings destination rooted in our love for modern design and quality craftsmanship. Our Warehouse Associate / Delivery Driver handles a wide range of responsibilities in the warehouse as well as on the road. The additional on-the-road responsibilities as a Delivery Driver include safe driving, inspection of products and vehicle, in-home deliveries and assembly, excellent customer service and professional conduct at all times.

The Warehouse Associate / Delivery Driver position is based in the warehouse and supports our warehousing needs. Qualified delivery drivers will have the opportunity to drive, deliver and assemble our products offsite at consumer locations at a higher base hourly rate while performing the Warehouse Delivery Driver functions listed below.

What You Will Do

Warehouse Delivery Driver Responsibilities and Driver Activities

• Be the Face of Our Brand to our customers for in-home and on-site furniture delivery and assembly. Included and not limited to:
  • Deliver exceptional customer service and experience.
  • Act as the Brand Ambassador while on the road and during deliveries for Scandinavian Designs | Dania Furniture.
  • Provide friendly, courteous, and efficient service while delivering high-quality products to our customers' homes and businesses.
  • Be proactive to bring solutions including furniture assembly or repairs and other added value services as needed.
  • Develop and maintain comprehensive product knowledge to assist customers effectively.
• Drive large box trucks safely and courteously, follow all traffic laws and company safety procedures.
• Maintain a timely delivery schedule, contacting customers via phone, email, and text to confirm delivery details.
• Inspect delivery vehicles pre and post trip and as directed to ensure all vehicles are in top condition.
• Maintain accurate delivery logs and records and continuously partner with the Transportation team and Department of Transportation regulations including Hours of Service (HOS).
• Guarantee that all products are transported and delivered safely and professionally. This includes and not limited to:
  • Make sure all safety procedures are followed during loading, unloading and transport of merchandise.
  • Safely load and unload merchandise, ensuring it is in perfect condition.
  • Assemble furniture, affix tickets, and properly prepare and place merchandise in the delivery staging area.
  • Review and verify invoices and purchase requests for accuracy.
  • Maintain an accurate inventory to ensure the efficient flow of merchandise.
  • Remove all packaging materials and debris, ensuring a clean and tidy delivery for our customers.

• Go the extra mile during deliveries and at the warehouse and showrooms by assisting with showroom changes, tagging merchandise, and maintaining displays, ensuring a clean and orderly showroom and backroom.
• Greet clients and answer phones promptly, professionally, and politely. Develop and maintain comprehensive product knowledge to assist customers effectively.
• May require driving long distances, which may include infrequent overnight stays (Per Diem provided when applicable).
• Perform other duties or special projects when assigned.

Warehouse Operational Responsibilities and Non-Driver Activities

• Locate, pick, load and unload merchandise into customers' cars and delivery trucks in a safe and professional manner.
• Perform light assembly, affix tickets, and properly prepare and place merchandise for the store displays.
• Maintain an accurate inventory to ensure expedient movement of merchandise.
• Obtain and maintain comprehensive knowledge of our products.
• Assist with showroom changes, tagging merchandise and help maintain displays and a clean and orderly showroom and backroom.
• Perform other duties or special projects when assigned as a Driver or when in the warehouse.

Who You Are and Must

• Have a valid state issued driver's license.
• Submit to the following prior to employment:
  • Motor vehicle record check
  • Physical screening and obtain and DOT Medical Card
  • Pre-employment drug screening
    • Employment in this role is dependent on maintaining all DOT and driving certifications if applicable to the location.
• CDL preferred but not required.
• Able to lift a min. of 75 lbs. unassisted on a regular basis.
• 1-3 years successful work experience, preferably in a warehouse environment.
• Good communication skills and can read invoices, use computer terminals to look up information.
• Use a hand truck, understand assemblies, and correctly operate small power tools.
• Obtaining forklift certification is required at some of our facilities.
• Driver's must be 21 years or older.
• This position will be subject to random and post-accident drug screening.
• Schedule includes weekends, some evenings, holiday work, inventory, retail "black-out" periods and other busy times.
• Our positions require successfully completing the pre-employment background check and signing a nondisclosure agreement.

SCANDINAVIAN DESIGNS - DANIA FUNITURE OFFERS

• Benefits for Full-time Associates* including:
  • Health benefits with opt-in for Dental, Vision benefits and possible Health Savings account (HSA) plan
  • 401K
• Work life balance
• Paid Time Off (PTO)
• Regular schedule
• Generous merchandise discounts
• Pet Insurance
• Tuition Assistance

*Benefits eligibility depends on scheduled hours.

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Who We Are

A family business 60+ years in the making, with +50 furniture showrooms and +700 employees across the U.S. Our sister-brands (Scandinavian Designs and Dania Furniture) are a contemporary home furnishings destination rooted in a love for Nordic culture, modern design and quality craftsmanship. We offer extensive product and sales training to facilitate career growth. Our compensation includes a competitive pay program, comprehensive health and retirement benefits.

In efforts to support the hiring of Veterans, please submit a DD214 or equivalent discharge paperwork from branches of the US Forces when applying for preferred for our preferred veteran hiring process.

We're an equal opportunity employer to all. We interview and hire applicants of all backgrounds, orientations, expressions, and identities.