RESPONSIBILITIES
- This is a driving and delivery position, and will involve physical movement of product along with warehouse duties
- Adhering to the compliance of all legal and safety procedures.
- Managing the safe, professional and efficient deliveries direct to customers. This includes a high level of customer facing interactions and communication for scheduling and deliveries
- Ensuring the proper functioning of all tools and equipment.
- Ensuring orders are correct, accurate, safely loaded and ready for delivery
- Safe operation of all equipment (box truck, forklift, manual and electric pallet jack)
- Coordinate all required paperwork for shipment and deliveries including proper handling of returns
- Complete regular safety and quality audits
- Comply with driver/warehousing rules and regulations as well as with company policies and procedures
- Collect and verify delivery instructions
- Report defects, accidents or violations
REQUIRED EXPERIENCES & QUALIFICATIONS
- Current Class B Commercial Driver License and clean MVR. Class 1a certificate will be given preference.
- Currently have or ability to obtain Tanker and Hazardous Material endorsements
- Minimum of 5 years working experience in product delivery and distribution to customer base
- Proven work experience managing direct to customer deliveries (Final Mile)
- Knowledge of the safety and legal documentation processes for handling related driver and warehouse activities (MSDS, Equipment checklist, BOL)
- Should have excellent leadership and administration skills and abilities
- Ability to effectively manage time, resolve crisis and decision making
- Ability to efficiently coordinate workings with internal and external workers of the company
- Ability to work occasional weekend shifts during peak season
- Clean/Pass DOT drug/alcohol and physical
PREFERRED SKILLS & QUALIFICATIONS
- Certified, or ability to be certified on equipment (forklift, etc)
- Working understanding of WMS system
- Hazmat endorsement
- Acceptable incident history
- Comply with safety regulations
- Ability to safely handle equipment used to physically move inventory
- Extensive knowledge of applicable truck driving rules and regulations
- Adaptability and foresight to handle unexpected situations (traffic, weather conditions etc)
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $22.00 - $30.00 per hour
Benefits:
- Dental insurance
- Disability insurance
- Employee assistance program
- Health insurance
- Health savings account
- Life insurance
- Paid sick time
- Paid time off
- Parental leave
- Vision insurance
Trucking driver type:
- Company driver
Trucking home time:
- Home daily
Trucking route:
- Local
Ability to Relocate:
- Champaign, IL: Relocate before starting work (Required)
Work Location: In person