Delivery Driver Job at Border States in Kansas City

Overview

Delivery Driver role at Border States in Kansas City, MO. Border States is 100% employee-owned, empowering you to make decisions, find solutions and share in rewards for your work.

This position is located in Kansas City, MO. Application deadline information is provided with the posting; applications are accepted while the posting remains active.

Job Summary

Supports the day-to-day operations of the Warehouse by providing delivery and warehouse services. Delivers materials to customer sites or branch locations. Maintains vehicles and schedules required inspections. Keeps a clean vehicle, maintains daily driver logs and vehicle inspection reports. Completes truck summaries and driver logs daily. Loads and unloads material and provides exceptional customer service.

Responsibilities

• Provides delivery of material to Border States branches and customer sites based on business needs.
• Maintains delivery vehicle in clean, good working condition and monitors maintenance and mileage data as required.
• Coordinates regular maintenance and cleaning of vehicles, as appropriate.
• Schedules DOT/state mandated inspection visits, as required.
• Maintains daily driver logs and vehicle inspection sheets.
• Completes truck summaries and driver logs daily, tracks truck expenses and updates records as appropriate.
• Adheres to all local, state, and federal traffic and safety regulations.
• Understands truck routes and may coordinate deliveries with our own trucks, assigned freight companies or other carriers based on special requests or best shipping method.
• Loads and unloads material at branches and customer locations.
• May perform warehouse functions including order filling, stocking shelves, processing returns, receiving and shipping, as needed.

Non-essential Functions

• Performs/assists with other duties/projects as assigned by supervisor/manager.
• May conduct Vendor Managed Inventory (VMI) as part of daily route.
• Checks and packs material to be delivered.
• Maintains shipping equipment and keeps work area clean and safe.
• Assists the City Desk and Will Call areas with customer service tasks as needed.
• Other duties as assigned by supervisor or designate.

Qualifications

• Two years of work experience preferred.
• Prior warehouse distribution experience including forklift operation and knowledge of electrical products/systems preferred.
• Minimum of 21 years of age.
• Valid driver’s license to operate company vehicles is required.
• Current medical certification is required.
• Clean driving record is essential.
• Working knowledge of PC for Windows; SAP experience is a plus.

Skills And Abilities

• Ability to perform all aspects of the job accurately and efficiently while providing exceptional customer service.
• Excellent interpersonal communication in English (reading, writing, speaking).
• Ability to plan and organize effectively.
• Strong customer service skills: competent, accurate, responsive and engaged.

Physical Requirements

• Lift and carry requirements by weight and frequency: occasionally 0–33%, frequently 34–66%, continuously 67–100%.
• Lift from floor to waist: up to 100 lbs occasionally; specify exact subcategories as needed.
• Above waist lift: up to 50 lbs occasionally; higher lifts may be limited.
• Unilateral Carry: up to 50 lbs occasionally; Bilateral Carry: up to 50 lbs occasionally.
• Frequency of physical activities (sitting, standing, walking, bending, crawling, climbing stairs, reaching, etc.) varies by day and task.
• Exposure to adverse weather and temperature conditions: frequently; travel: not applicable or as required.

Additional Information

This job description is a summary and not exhaustive. Duties may change at the employer’s discretion. Employees must be able to perform essential job duties with or without reasonable accommodation.

Our History and Values

Border States is a leader in electrical supply distribution with approximately 130 locations in 31 states. We are a 100 percent employee-owned company with a culture built on open-book management, empowerment, and a commitment to customer service.

Equal Opportunity

Equal Opportunity For All. Border States is an equal opportunity employer and values diversity in our workforce.

Pre-employment Screenings

Employment may be contingent on passing one or more pre-employment screenings: criminal background check, motor vehicle record check for driving roles, and drug testing. MVR check and drug testing specifics will be communicated during onboarding.