Delivery Driver

Job Description

Description

GENERAL DESCRIPTION OF POSITION

Following the best practices for safety, both on the road and while loading or unloading trucks, the delivery driver is responsible for delivering company products to customers in a safe timely fashion and load and unload vehicles at our facilities and customer locations.

Key Responsibilities

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

Safely operate a box truck

Load and unload material, both at the manufacturing location and customer locations

Ability to coordinate delivery details with the customer

Check load for accuracy before leaving for delivery

Properly maintain and track daily logs and related record keeping

Report any issues or incidents to management

Perform daily pre-trip and post-trip inspections, fuel the truck as needed, and report any problems or issues to supervisor

Skills Knowledge and Expertise

Skills and Abilities

Must be at least 21 years of age

Must have a clean driving record

Meet physical demands for medium to heavy work – ability to lift up to 50 lbs.

Adaptability and foresight to handle unexpected situations (traffic, weather conditions, etc)

Strong work ethic

Self-motivated

Punctual/dependable with great attendance

Education and Experience

High school diploma or GED (preferred)

1 year experience driving box truck (preferred)

PHYSICAL ACTIVITIES

While performing the functions of this job, the employee is:

Continually required to use hands to finger, handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms; and talk or hear.

Regularly required to sit or stand and to walk.

Occasionally required to stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl.

Regularly required to lift 50 lbs

Benefits

Franklin Electric is committed to offering its employees a comprehensive benefit package at a competitive cost. The Franklin Electric benefit program is designed to offer eligible employees the flexibility to select benefits that best suit their individual needs and goals. Franklin Electric offers a generous and expansive benefit program, including employer sponsored disability and life insurance, as well as options for medical, dental and vision. The benefit program reflects Franklin Electric’s dedication to its employees and also offers a variety of voluntary product offerings on top of the basic benefit plan. Finally, Franklin Electric offers a generous 401(k) program with a company provided match and service contribution for eligible employees. Significant costs are assumed by Franklin Electric as part of its continuing commitment to provide a holistic benefit program.

Becoming a part of the Franklin team not only provides outstanding benefits, it also opens doors to opportunities for future growth. Enjoy peace of mind with a world-class company, but more importantly, be satisfied in knowing you make a difference.