Lawrenceville based specialty distributer serving only the Child Care market is looking to hire a Non-CDL Delivery Driver. This is a full-time, permanent, home daily position. Monday - Friday, 4am - 1pm shift, Hourly pay $24-26 per hour based on experience.
JOB SUMMARY
Non-CDL Drivers safely perform all aspects of operating a 26-foot box-style delivery truck (under 26,000 pounds) for the purpose of courteously and accurately delivering and unloading products, including paper goods, janitorial supplies and food products. Duties are performed in a timely manner while providing clients with elite customer service. Role also includes training and support for warehouse operations.
DOT/FMCSA/Insurer REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS
Meet all Driver Qualifications for DOT, FMCSA, and Insurer compliance (CDL not required)
5-8 years 24-26 Ft Box Truck Experience Preferred, 5 years Required
Be able to pass a DOT Medical Exam
Have a valid GA driver’s license
Have a qualifying motor vehicle record (MVR) for the past 3 years and have no DUI citation or other DOT major violation within the last 5 years
Submit to a criminal background check and meet hiring guidelines for work within the childcare industry
Submit to pre-employment drug screening, meet the requirements of and abide by all aspects of the Georgia Drug Free Workplace Program
KEY JOB RESPONSIBILITIES
Regularly load, deliver and unload all kinds of products that we supply to our customers
Deliver all products accurately and as efficiently as possible
Review each order with the customer to verify that all products are correct and to their standards, prior to having the customer sign the invoice
Receive payments from customers and promptly turn them in upon return to warehouse
Do everything within reason to handle customer needs before leaving the center
Pick up returns from customers as needed
Call appropriate Customer Service Specialist with any delivery related discrepancy
Empty truck of all products, milk crates, trash, and hand trucks upon returning to the warehouse
Properly maintain vehicle maintenance logs
Properly fill out delivery paperwork
Pick up any product from suppliers as needed
Takes vehicles to repair shops as needed
Consult with Driver Supervisor or Fleet Operations Manager regarding problems and questions
Perform pre- and post-trip inspections, and immediately report concerns to Fleet Operations Manager
Fuel truck daily prior to returning to warehouse
Prepare accident and incident reports as needed
Operate vehicles with a focus on safety and customer courtesy
Treat all customers with the utmost courtesy and respect
Provide elite customer service and build solid professional relationships with clients
Understand and adhere to the rules and regulations of the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Authority (FMCSA), the United States Department of Transportation (DOT), and Company Insurer Guidelines
Keep assigned vehicle clean inside and out
Utilize professional Verbal and Written Communication
Work as a team with other drivers and warehouse employees to load trucks in a safe manner
Learn and maintain knowledge of products
Complete Driver and OSHA safety training as directed
Perform stocking and receiving duties when needed in warehouse
Abide by Values and Behaviors and Policies and Procedures
Support and follow Vision, Mission, Pillars, Employee Guidelines, Policies and Procedures
Participate in Safety and Drug Free Workplace programs and training
Participate in staff meetings, trainings, and team building opportunities
Ensure ongoing development of elite customer service skills; specifically striving to meet or exceed customer expectations, as well as driver compliance skills, DOT and FMCSA guidelines
Daily interaction with fellow Drivers, customers, Supervisor, Warehouse Associates, and Operations Managers
Perform other projects, duties and responsibilities as assigned
QUALIFICATIONS
5-8 years or more of driving experience in a 24-26ft box truck preferred, 5 years required
5 years or more of experience in Customer Service with an outgoing personality
Broadline food distribution experience preferred
Ability to work well as a team
Ability to physically lift 60 pounds regularly to load, unload, and deliver products
Ability to use stand-up or lay-down hand truck loaded with up to 500 pounds of product
Ability to pull a stand-up or lay-down hand truck up steps with 200 pounds of product
Ability to lift 60-pound hand truck from the ground to the box of a 26 ft Box Truck
Ability to perform work requiring frequent bending, stooping, crouching, reaching, grasping, feeling and repetitive motion
Ability to frequently climb in and out of the delivery truck (cab and box)
Ability to navigate a 26 ft Box Truck in both city and highway driving environments
Ability to navigate a 26 ft Box Truck in small parking lots, close to buildings, and vehicles
Ability to back into tight areas that include small parking lots and narrow dock lanes without assistance
Ability to use an electric pallet jack or manual walk behind pallet jack
Dependable worker able to carry out a series of work instructions without constant supervision
High school diploma or G.E.D. required
Ability to read, write and speak English fluently
Ability to read, understand, and interpret maps and driving directions
Ability to recognize vehicle maintenance needs
Ability to maintain vehicle logs
Ability to professionally handle stressful situations when dealing with upset customers
SCOPE OF WORK
Reports to the Driver Supervisor
Drives for a Short-haul, 150-mile radius, Intrastate Georgia Carrier
Drives a Commercial Motor Vehicle over 10,000 pounds and under 26,000 pounds (No CDL required)
Has the authority to resolve damage or order error scenarios (based on department guidelines) to ensure customer satisfaction