Border States is hiring: Delivery Driver in West Columbia

Overview

Delivery Driver role at Border States. Location: West Columbia, SC. This is a full-time position with company-wide employee ownership. Note: This position may be filled before or after the listed application deadline. Applications will be 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 Border States branches and customer sites, maintains vehicles, and ensures compliance with DOT/state inspections. Keeps a clean vehicle, maintains logs and inspection reports, and completes driver summaries and related records. Loads and unloads materials and provides exceptional customer service.

Responsibilities

Essential Functions

• Provide delivery of material to Border States branches and customer sites based on business needs.
• Maintain delivery vehicle in clean, good working condition and monitor maintenance and mileage data as required.
• Schedule and ensure regular maintenance and cleaning of vehicles.
• Schedule DOT/state mandated inspection visits as required.
• Maintain daily driver logs and vehicle inspection sheets.
• Complete truck summaries, driver logs and other required records; manage truck expenses and documentation.
• Adhere to all local, state, and federal traffic and safety regulations.
• Understand truck routes and coordinate deliveries with our own trucks, assigned freight companies, or other carriers as needed.
• Load and unload material at the branch and customer locations.
• May perform warehouse functions such as order filling, stocking, processing returns, receiving and shipping as needed.

Non-essential Functions

• Perform or assist with other duties/projects as assigned by supervisor/manager.
• May conduct Vendor Managed Inventory (VMI) as part of daily routes.
• May check and pack material to be delivered.
• May maintain shipping equipment and keep work area clean and safe.
• Assist 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 required.
• Current medical certification required.
• Clean driving record required.
• Working knowledge of Windows and Internet; SAP software is a plus.

Skills and Abilities

• Ability to perform duties 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: competence, accuracy, responsiveness, and engagement.

Physical Requirements

Lift and carry requirements vary by weight and frequency and include occasional, frequent, and continuous ranges. The job involves standing, walking, driving, climbing stairs, reaching, handling, fingering, and exposure to adverse weather. See detailed categories in the original posting.

Additional Information

This job description is a summary of duties and is subject to change at the employer’s discretion. Employees must be able to perform essential duties with or without reasonable accommodations.

Our History and Values

Border States is a leader in electrical supply distribution with approximately 130 locations in 31 states. We are a 100% employee-owned company with an emphasis on open-book management and empowerment. We offer a competitive benefits package and opportunities for growth.

Equal Opportunity

Border States is an equal opportunity employer. We value diversity and encourage applications from all qualified individuals.