About the job
May Include
- Load, unload, and deliver products to customer sites within designated time frames safely using the most efficient routes possible.
- Maintain required logs and reports necessary to maintain compliance with DOT and Company policies relating to safety standards and operation of delivery vehicles, forklifts etc.
- Safely load and properly block, brace, and secure the cargo.
- Strong knowledge of driving/traffic and transportation laws, regulations and ensure continuous compliance while operating the truck(s).
- Operate forklift safely and efficiently to transfer, load, unload product – ensure accurate product and quantity of product is being loaded into customer.
- Perform pre-check and post-check operations of Company vehicles and forklifts per required procedures.
- Perform warehouse duties and ensure accurate product and quantity of product is being loaded / transferred for customers.
- Notify the manager immediately of any accidents, damage, violations, and areas of concerns to implement corrective measures and/or actions.
- Always follow good housekeeping and safety practices.
- Act as the warehouse and/or front counter back up as needed.
- Perform additional duties as needed.
Nature And Scope
- Takes direction from lead.
- Works within well-defined instructions.
Knowledge And Skills
- Safe driving skills: proven abilities to safely operate a flat bed or box truck.
- Must meet and pass DOT standards.
- Ability to successfully pass forklift training and delivery truck driving tests through our Prove it Pass it training within 30 working days of start date.
- Ability to safely operate a forklift as needed.
- Ability to safely load/transfer product in to designated locations in a timely manner without causing damage.
- High level of attention to detail and surroundings
- Ability to follow all policies and established practices for branch, driving and warehouse operations.
- Ability to apply good judgement, strong work ethics and integrity on the job.
- Must be compliant and results oriented.
- Be dependable, work well in a team environment, and establish positive working relationships with employees and customers.
- Effective verbal and written communication skills
- Basic Computer skills including data entry to process transactions and generate reports and orders.
- Able to multi-task well with the ability to assist in warehouse or front counter or a branch as needed.
- Must be reliable and dependable; and able to work assigned hours and days.
Experience
- 3 plus consecutive years of driving a commercial vehicle.
- Current Valid Driver License with excellent driving record
- 2 plus years of warehouse / logistics experience is a plus.
Education
- High school diploma or equivalent (for example GED)
- Previous training on operating forklifts and delivery trucks is highly preferred.
Physical Requirements / Working Environment
- Must be able to perform essential responsibilities with or without reasonable accommodations. DOT screening annually.
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