Delivery Driver (CDL) Job at Hajoca Corporation in Clearwater

Gorman, 1310 N Hercules Ave, Clearwater, Florida, United States of America

Overview

Hajoca Corporation is one of the country’s largest privately-held wholesale distributors of plumbing, heating & cooling, and industrial supplies. Hajoca operates with a decentralized structure where each Profit Center (PC) is run like its own small business. Gorman Company is one of these trade names and is looking for a Delivery Driver (CDL) at the Clearwater, FL location.

Responsibilities

• Operate trucks safely and in compliance with company rules, applicable laws, and regulations. Destinations include job sites, customer facilities, vendor facilities, other Hajoca locations, facilities of other wholesalers, or other locations as directed by management.
• Load the truck with Hajoca merchandise, secure the load to prevent shifting or damage, and ensure the necessary equipment for unloading is available. Attach DOT hazmat placards if hauling hazardous materials in excess of 1,000 lbs.
• Understand and verify shipping documents and have accurate directions to delivery destinations. Review shipping documentation for order accuracy.
• Unload merchandise at the receiving site, obtain legible signatures for deliveries per policy, and collect outstanding payments for all cash sale deliveries before releasing material.
• Resolve shipping discrepancies with customers at the delivery site and load merchandise at other locations as needed (vendor locations, customer returns, or purchases from other wholesalers).
• Provide sales leads by noting prospective customer names and addresses discovered during deliveries.
• Inspect the truck and required parts to determine safe operating condition before departure. Keep the cab and body free of debris; report mechanical problems to management. Complete the Driver’s Daily Vehicle Inspection Report for GVWR 10,001 lbs or more if defects are found.
• End-of-day tasks include securing keys in the approved location and completing required safety and compliance training programs. Perform other related duties as assigned.

About You

• Be able to drive a vehicle over 26,001 lbs and have a valid CDL with hazmat endorsement if required by the vehicle’s placarding.
• Be at least 21 years old and possess a valid CDL with driving record acceptable to the company policy.
• Be able to pass DOT physical examinations before starting and at least every two years while employed.
• Know the laws and regulations governing driving motor vehicles, including those under DOT for commercial vehicles.
• Safely operate delivery vehicles with GVWR 26,001 lbs or more; apply safety precautions in warehouse and material handling environments.
• Build and maintain positive relationships with customers, vendors, and co-workers; stay calm in stressful situations.
• Learn to operate warehouse material-handling equipment and computer systems used in the delivery process. Read, write, speak, and understand English; perform basic arithmetic (add, subtract, multiply, divide) as needed.

Benefits

Our culture supports exceptional people who drive business and may share in profits. In addition to a competitive starting wage, Hajoca offers a Profit-Sharing Program and a comprehensive benefits package for eligible team members.

• Full-time benefits (for 30+ hours/week): Medical, dental, vision, and prescription coverage; accident and hospital indemnity coverage; life insurance and long-term disability; pre-tax accounts for healthcare and dependent care; paid vacation, holidays, and sick time; paid pregnancy and parental leave; paid day of community service.
• Full-time and part-time benefits: 401(k); retirement cash account with company contributions; targeted training programs; company wellness program; employee discounts; college tuition benefits.

*Benefit offerings may differ for teammates covered under a collective bargaining agreement or employed through an intern program.

EEOC Statement

Hajoca Corporation is an Equal Opportunity Employer (including Veterans/Disabled). All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity/expression, national origin, age, veteran status, disability, or any other protected category pursuant to federal, state or local laws. Hajoca is committed to providing reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities, including during the application process. Please let us know if you need assistance or an accommodation due to a disability.

Background Screening

We are a drug-free workplace. Employment is contingent upon pre-employment drug screening and successful completion of a criminal background investigation, subject to applicable laws.