Job Opening: Route Driver
Description
- Transport materials to customers.
- Safely drive truck or van to transport materials within specified area; verify loads against shipping papers; obtain signed receipts for material delivered.
- Scan each delivery into system before leaving the warehouse; maintain truck log according to state and federal regulations.
- Determine best route for effective delivery of product that will satisfy customers’ expectations of a timely delivery; record delivery information; inspect truck equipment and supplies as required, and immediately report any deficiencies to ensure safe operation.
- Perform any and all physical requirements necessary to lift and move inventory around the warehouse, as well as load and unload trucks.
- Operate and maneuver warehouse equipment and any material(s) contained thereon in the manner consistent with the intended purpose of the equipment and the manufacturers’ instructions; follow all Company safety procedures.
- May perform Material Handler responsibilities when not engaged in primary responsibilities.
- Promote and maintain good customer relations; may promote new sales as opportunities arise.
- Take an active role in communicating customer feedback to Company management, including customer complaints, requests, returns, performance, competitive information, and potential opportunities.
- Consistent attendance at the workplace is required and considered an essential function of the job.
- Other duties as assigned.
- Minimum of 1 year of experience required: Drives a van or truck weighing equal to or below 26,000 Gross Vehicle Weight (GVW). Experience in material handling and driving a company vehicle.
- Employee must possess a valid driver’s license issued by his/her state of residence appropriate for the type, class and gross vehicle weight of the Company vehicle to which the employee is assigned.
- Ability to pass the DOT Medical Exam and Commercial Motor Vehicle Certification.