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Reporting Structure
The Delivery Driver position reports directly to the Plant Manager.
What is a Delivery Driver at Emory?
As a Delivery Driver you'll work collaboratively with all the Plant Manager and production workers to identify outbound orders and schedule deliveries through clear and professional communication. This position will cross-train as a dry ice production worker.
What Does a Delivery Driver do?
Handles basic maintenance of the truck including filling the tank with gas, checking oil, and making sure required inspections are performed.
Completes daily vehicle inspection report and advises Plant Manager if delivery trucks need repairs or maintenance.
Maintains a clean and organized truck.
Develops working relationships with customer base and identifies key points of contact for daily transactions on scheduled routes and non-scheduled routes
Responds positively to requests from customers, employees and visitors.
Maintains professional appearance that represents the Emory brand.
Demonstrates professionalism and excellent customer service while driving and delivering.
Ensures all returned assets are in good working order and staged accordingly upon return to the Distribution Center.
Operates assigned vehicle with the highest of standards and focuses directly on ensuring the safety of themself and others while on the roadway.
Maintains all requirements of the State DOT/DMV standards for Commercial Class drivers and keeps up with any changes or updates to the defined regulations.
Participates in all safety training offered by the department with specific regard to transportation and warehousing.
Operates all Material Handling Equipment (MHE) with regards to safe practice and best application for the assigned task.
Reviews all current road/traffic reports to reduce travel time and increase efficiency and show effectiveness through documentation of daily trip logs.
Ensures all fuel receipts are submitted accurately within the time frame and process established by management.
Shows a level of understanding for the operations of the dry ice production and what drives changes to daily workload.
Cross-trains as a dry ice production team member.
Name of Position skills and proficiencies:
High school diploma or GED
Three years of commercial driving experience.
Must possess a valid driver’s license, Class "B" Commercial Driver's License (CDL) with no moving violations within the past three years or the ability to obtain a Class B CDL within the first 90 days of employment (required)
Must demonstrate a proficiency with smartphone or tablet applications used in two-way communications, GPS wayfinding and/or vehicle safety monitoring
Experience in light industrial and warehousing environment (preferred)
Ability to lift and/or move up to 50 lbs. and push/pull up to 1500 lbs with the assistance of manual or power assisted MHE
Ability to write routine reports and correspondence
