Job Description
Job Description
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The driver will be responsible for operating a fully-loaded straight box truck and manually unloading, using a hand truck on metal truck ramps, various products (meats, produce, frozen foods, groceries, dry goods, and paper products)to customer drop-off sites while providing excellent customer service. All functions must be completed in a safe and timely manner and in accordance with the Department of Transportation (DOT) regulations. May also be called upon to do duties of Backhaul.
Main office - located in Hammond
It will be the responsibility of the delivery driver to :
- Check route paperwork prior to leaving the yard
- Ensure that he / she has the correct trailer & tractor
- Sign in to the onboard computer with route no & id
- Drive Safely & follow all DOT rules & regulations
- Deliver all products error-free & in a timely manner
- Collect any monies due as indicated by the invoice
- Complete all necessary paperwork
- Upon return to yard empty trailer (consolidate at domiciles)
- Separate, sort & account for all invoices
- Place all money envelopes in the safe or route bag
- Verify & sign off on pick up slips
- Customer Service
- Any other driver duties that may be assigned
Responsibilities
Skill, Knowledge & Abilities :
Basic knowledge of route delivery.Able to read & understand an invoice.Safe driving habits & driving record & acceptable MVR, able to lift 50+ pounds on a continuous basis.Customer Service attitude.Physical Body Positions :
SittingWalkingStandingBendingMental :
Requires essential communication and math skills. Must be able to comprehend industry terms. Computer literate, able to operate the onboard computer systemWorking environment :
Outside in all weather conditions.Tractor cab & inside trailer & customer premises including coolers & freezersExperience : Minimum one-year driving experience with Class B and / or Class A (preferred) License
Preferred Qualifications
1+ years of commercial driving experienceFoodservice distribution industry experienceCustomer service-related work experienceBenefits Include :
Medical, Dental, and Vision InsuranceVacation, Sick, and Personal Time Off401k Company MatchEmployee Purchasing DiscountsS&W Wholesale Foods LLC is an Equal Opportunity Employer, drug-free workplace, and complies with ADA regulations as applicable.Job Type : Full-time
Trucking home time : Home weekly
Experience :
CDL Driving : 1 year (Required)License / Certification :
CLass A or B (Required)Work Location : On the road
Requirements :