Driver - Norfolk, United States - Tidewater Fleet Supply

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    Job Title: Delivery Driver

    Department: Operations

    Reports to: Branch Manager

    FLSA Status: Non-Exempt

    The delivery drivers are responsible for providing excellent customer service through the safe and efficient delivery of parts and products to our customers using a company provided vehicle.

    Responsibilities

    • Safely deliver auto/truck parts to customer in company vehicle.
    • Maintain a positive attitude and deliver unparalleled customer service.
    • Check outgoing deliveries for accuracy before being delivered.
    • Comply with all applicable laws/regulations, as well as company policies/procedures.
    • Ensure efficient deliveries by quality checking orders that ultimately gets our products in the hands of our customers.
    • Responsible for the cleanliness and standard maintenance of delivery vehicles as well as observing company safety procedures.
    • Report any malfunctions of company vehicles immediately.
    • Assist warehouse associates with pulling orders, loading orders, cleaning, and other miscellaneous tasks.
    • Stocking products, loading products for shipping, and order selection within the warehouse.
    • Stock product from vendors, store returns, and warehouse transfers.
    • Organize schedule of deliveries to maximize efficiency and post schedule to make available for contact.
    • Utilize Company software/technology to record deliveries, returns, and pickups and optimize routing.
    • Perform additional duties as assigned.
    Physical Demands and Working Conditions
    • Exerting up to 75 pounds of force repetitively and/or negligible amount of force frequently or constantly to lift, carry, push, pull or otherwise move objects, including the human body.
    • Able to push/pull up to 300 pounds using mechanical aids, such as hand trucks, barrel dollies, fork lifts, hydraulic lifts, etc.
    • Bending, twisting, squatting, climbing, pushing, pulling, stooping, crouching, reaching, standing, walking and moving at a quick speed of pace are required.
    • Talking, hearing, and seeing with close visual acuity are frequently required.
    Skills, Knowledge, and Abilities
    • Must be at least 18 and have a valid driver's license with an acceptable motor vehicle record (MVR) per department standards.
    • Ability to pass a DOT pre-employment physical and pre-employment background check.
    • Ability to lift, load, and deliver merchandise.
    • Excellent customer service skills.
    Requirements

    Education and Experience
    • A high school diploma and/or GED is required.
    • Basic computer skills