Job Description

Job Title: DRIVER

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Job Summary and Scope:

The driver is responsible for delivery of stock, as routed, to the customer and assigned pickups in a timely, safe manner.

Job Responsibilities:

* Must follow all Department of Transportation regulations as described in Federal Motor Carriers Safety Regulations Pocketbook.
* Enters daily manifest of deliveries into the computer
* Visually inspects loaded truck to insure proper packaging and secures all merchandise, so as not to incur damage during transportation, closes and locks the door.
* Performs appropriate pre-trip inspection checks and proper log book recordkeeping. Reports all defects or equipment problems with supervisor.
* Delivers stock to customers by a predetermined route to insure customer received their order in a timely manner.
* The driver maintains safe driving habits and observes all traffic laws at all times.
* Completes any of the assigned pickups in a timely and safe manner.
* Responds to customers needs in a polite and understanding manner and reports any problems or inconsistencies related to delivery to the supervisor in a timely manner.
* Must report all accidents, tickets or other mishaps to warehouse manager or supervisor promptly.
* Must insure all proper paperwork and records are tuned in to supervisor, correct and on time. Returns signed delivery receipts to warehouse manager and gives non-delivered paperwork to supervisor.
* Responsible for proper placarding of a vehicle (when HazMat materials being transported).
* Promotes and maintains a safe work environment. This includes immediately reporting all incidents or near misses to the supervisor.
* Responsible for housekeeping inside truck to keep it free from debris and items that could be a safety hazard when suddenly stopping.
* Promotes and maintains a positive teamwork environment.
* When not making deliveries, this position also helps in the warehouse with various duties including order filling, loading/unloading of trucks, wrapping and other duties as assigned.
* Must be trained and certified on each piece of equipment operated.

Equipment Used in this position: Tractor/Trailer, Straight, or Tandem Truck, Hand-truck, Forklift, Pallet-jack and Walker.

Qualifications / Knowledge & Experience:

* High school diploma or GED required.
* 2+ years of Driving experience.
* 2+ years working in a warehouse environment. Distribution warehouse experience preferred.
* Must have a valid Class A CDL.
* Must observe all Department of Transportation and driving regulations. Must have a safe driving record and a clean Motor Vehicle Record.
* Ability to operate a variety of material handling equipment required.
* Excellent organizational, time management and customer relations skills are required.
* Strong problem solving abilities and attention to detail required.
* Familiarity with a computerized warehouse system preferred.
* Ability to work independently, as well as in a team environment.
* Require Hazmat Endorsement (Downey Facility Only).

Working Conditions/Physical Requirement: (Describe any unusual working conditions, such as extreme temperatures, heights, hazardous materials, etc. State percentage of time spent traveling each month, if any.)

* Heavy work: requires ability to lift, twist and carry up to 65 pounds, manipulate (pushing, pulling) up to 160 pounds of product, and skids weighing up to 2,000 pounds utilizing pallet jack.
* Physical activities required of this job include, but are not limited to: bending, carrying, climbing, crouching, feeling, finger movement, grasping, hearing, kneeling, lifting, pulling, pushing, rapid work speed, speaking, reaching, repetitive motions, seeing, sitting, standing, stooping, talking, twisting, walking, and walking on irregular surfaces.

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