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Benefits:
- Competitive salary
- Employee discounts
- Opportunity for advancement
- Paid time off
- Training & development
Benefits/Perks
- Flexible Schedule
- Competitive Pay
- Career Advancement
Job Title: Delivery Driver
Delivery Driver Job Purpose:
The delivery driver will pick up and drop off items while adhering to assigned routes and time schedules. You should be willing to work as part of the delivery team in order to ensure that the items are complete, packed correctly, and safely delivered to the correct client.
Delivery Driver Job Duties:
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Transporting and delivering items to clients or businesses in a safe, timely manner. - Reviewing orders before and after delivery to ensure that orders are complete, the charges are correct, and the customer is satisfied.
- Assisting with loading and unloading items from vehicles.
- Accepting payments for delivered items.
- Providing excellent customer service, answering questions, and handling complaints from clients.
- Adhering to assigned routes and following time schedules.
- Complete all stops using the Workwave application when finished.
- Abiding by all transportation laws and maintaining a safe driving record.
- Preparing reports and other documents relating to deliveries.
- Operating equipment and machines, such as cars, trucks, forklifts, etc.
- Reconcile any shortages with office
Expectations
American Food Service Depot drivers are able to engage in transport for as many as 11 hours per day in addition to handling pre and post trip unit inspections. Our drivers are expected to report in a timely fashion, clean and in uniform (work boots), and maintain communication with the dispatch office regarding any shorts, returns, or other delivery issues. Physical health is also critical to our drivers so they can effectively perform actions necessary to complete the transport of products.
Other expectations include:
- attend regular meetings to discuss safety, quality and ideas for improvement
- maintain a clean and orderly cab
- have a flexible work schedule
- deal with stressful situations
- drive in inclement weather with minimal adverse effect on transport schedule
Delivery Driver Skills and Qualifications:
High school diploma or equivalent; Valid driver's license issued by the state where you intend to work; Clean driving record; Special licenses may be required to operate certain vehicles; Experience may be required or preferred; Willingness to adhere to assigned routes, schedules, safety procedures, and transportation laws; Strong time management and customer service skills; Ability to walk, drive, and lift and carry heavy items for extended periods; Attention to detail; Positive Attitude; Self-Motivated; Active; Safety Conscious; Ability to Work on Multiple Tasks in a Fast Paced, Busy Environment; Great Communication Skills; Ability to Work Well on a Team but Be Self-Motivated and Independent at Times
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