Route Cdl Driver

WE DISTRIBUTE BEST IN CLASS SERVICE. We are looking for a skilled CDL A Driver to join the O'Connor Team. In this role you will be responsible for the accurate delivery of products to our licensed accounts between the warehouse to our account locations. This role will service our customers by ensuring deliveries are timely; will deliver stock, rotate, and store all product properly; and collect funds for product delivered. All routes are day deliveries, no overnight deliveries. Position has several bonus potentials throughout the year.

JOB RESPONSIBILITIES

• Perform product deliveries along designated routes, and other associated duties to guarantee customer satisfaction.
• Read invoices, delivery memos, pick tickets and other records to guarantee accuracy of all orders.
• Perform daily pre-trip- Inspect vehicle equipment, such as tires, lights, brakes, gas, oil, and water, and request service and repairs as needed.
• Assemble orders for timely delivery to customer businesses, ensuring accurate delivery windows for each route stop.
• Place delivered products in assigned storage locations at each route stop according to customer requests.
• Maintain accuracy of delivered product with no damage due to mishandling.
• Accountable for product rotation, merchandising of primary and secondary display areas, replenishment of shelf stock inventory
• Immediately communicate problems to O’Connor Distributing Supervisor by phone.
• Delivery cases may include use of hand truck, ramps, stairs, or other functions in the movement of cases.
• Manage multiple assignments and tasks, ensuring appropriate use of time, equipment, and materials.
• Adhere to O’Connor Distributing policies and procedures to ensure compliance with safety guidelines.
• Comply with traffic laws and obey transportation and traffic procedures.
• Remain DOT compliant and aware of DOT changes in guidelines.
• Convey O’Connor Distributing’s policy of professional appearance, and conduct.
• Complete administrative tasks and related paperwork to guarantee the efficiency of delivery operations.
• Review customer concerns to determine if items need to be moved, collected, and review deliveries of incorrect product.
• Report mechanical problems, delays, accidents or other traffic situations to O’Connor Distributing supervisors.
• Turn in invoices and monies received from customer deliveries.
• Maintain records, including vehicle logs, & keep interior of truck organized and clean.

JOB QUALIFICATIONS

• Must possess a valid, current Class A or B Arkansas driver license with acceptable DMV record.
• At least 1 year of route driving experience.
• Must be 21 years old.
• Knowledge of customer service standards and quality standards.
• Ability to use new applications/ and learn our Encompass Technologies software.
• Ability to perform repetitive lifting of 50 lbs. from floor to should level.
• Verbal and written communication skills.
• Basic math skills required.
• Self-motivated; customer-focused.
• Excellent relationship management and relational skills.
• Detail-oriented; prioritize important action items; problem solver, active listener, independent thinker.
• Commitment to O’Connor Distributing company principles and standards.

EDUCATION

• High school diploma or equivalent required.

GENERAL STATEMENT

A DOT drug screen and background check is required.

All productive applicants must share a commitment to O’Connor Distributing goals and an ability to succeed in a fast-paced, results oriented environment. We offer an excellent benefit and compensation package.

We have sought to create an environment in which the contributions of each employee at O’Connor Distributing are fully valued. This means more than simply treating one another with respect; it also means giving full consideration to how all our people who have many diverse racial, cultural, and social backgrounds can positively impact the quality of the decisions we make about our business.

Here at O’Connor Distributing we recognize that our workforce reflects the increasingly diverse nature of our society, and we want to do all we can to take advantage of that diversity with both our external and internal customers. We believe our differences are also our strengths, and we want to do all we can to use those strengths to find more creative solutions for the business challenges we face. O’Connor Distributing is an equal employment opportunity employer.