Safeguard Chemical Corporation is looking for a Route Truck Driver / Order Picker to join our team in Mineola, NY. This is a union position.
Responsibilities:
- Operate a company provided box truck (or van) in an efficient and safe manner
- Pick orders from warehouse and load orders onto trucks for delivery
- Utilize route planning to determine the most efficient route to drive in order to make all deliveries as efficiently as possible while preserving fuel
- Deliver and properly unload product utilizing handcarts and/or pallet jacks to place product in customer’s designated delivery location(s)
- Communicate effectively with sales representatives and supervisors to resolve any problems that may arise (e.g. if a customer is unable to receive a delivery or pay for a delivery, call a supervisor to determine the proper course of action, etc.)
- Obtain required signatures for all deliveries
- Neatly complete logs and other paperwork
- Keep truck clean and organized
- Be respectful and courteous at all times when speaking with customers
- Be able to operate a forklift/pallet jack
- Re-stock inventory that was not delivered manually or with warehouse equipment
Required Experience: 1 year of experience of Route Truck driving OR 1 year of experience in a warehouse setting (picking orders, operating a forklift, etc.). Must be able to lift 50 pounds (max), be able to work on feet for long periods of time, bend, reach overhead, push/pull carts, and be able to work in hot/cold environment (outdoors). Must be able to read and write legibly in English.
Safeguard Chemical Corporation is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or protected veteran status.
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $19.00 per hour
Expected hours: 40 per week
Experience level:
- 1 year
Schedule:
- Day shift
- Monday to Friday
Work Location: On the road