Ashley Furniture Industries is hiring: Delivery Driver in Lathrop

Overview

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The Home Delivery Driver delivers products to designated locations in an efficient, effective and safe manner, while promoting exceptional customer service through quality workmanship, as well as clear and professional communication.

Responsibilities

• Drive to customers’ homes on pre-routed trips. Delivery can range from drop at doorstep to full set up of product in home.
• Maintain a customer centric mindset to provide a world class delivery experience.
• Prepare and load customer delivery trucks; unload and safely place product in customer home; remove all packaging materials from the location.
• Conduct physical inspection of product to identify damages, perform touch-up and repair as needed on product.
• Handle product safely; place product in designated storage areas safely.
• Understand and comply with all store policies and procedures.
• Communicate and document customer concerns to Warehouse Support; communicate credit, damage and essential information to Customer Service Department.
• May be required to complete shipping/receiving paperwork and Department of Transportation paperwork.
• Maintain a clean and organized warehouse area; maintain a professional image.
• Assist other drivers with vehicle inspection, routine maintenance and fueling of vehicle at approved locations.
• Complete other assignments and special projects as requested; maintain reliable attendance.
• Access knowledge related to local geographical area, lifting techniques, furniture industry and furniture assembly, furniture line, and Continuous Improvement tools.
• Demonstrate the ability to obtain and maintain required State and Federal driving requirements; frequently lift, push, or pull up to 100 lbs to shoulder height; assemble furniture; work safely around moving mechanical parts.
• Exhibit effective interpersonal communication, time management and organizational skills; work independently as well as in a team; maintain confidentiality; respond professionally in situations with difficult employee/vendor/customer issues.

Qualifications

• Clean driving record – 3 years
• NO CDL needed
• Must be 21 years of age
• 1 year of box truck experience
• Ability to frequently lift, push, or pull 100 lbs plus to shoulder height
• Ability to assemble furniture
• Ability to work safely in an environment with moving mechanical parts
• Knowledge of local geographical area
• Continuous Improvement tools knowledge
• Effective interpersonal communication skills
• Effective time management and organizational skills
• Ability to work independently and in a team
• Maintain confidentiality
• May be required to complete additional paperwork as needed

Compensation & Benefits

Compensation: This position pays an hourly rate of $19.00.

Profit sharing is available to eligible employees; this discretionary program is dependent on the profitability of the company.

Benefits: When you join our family, you are eligible to participate in our comprehensive benefits programs which include Health, Dental, Vision, Life/Disability, Flexible Spending Accounts, 401(k), Paid Holidays, 40 hours paid vacation and 40 hours of California Paid Sick Leave. Benefits may vary based on position and location, so we encourage you to speak with the recruiting team during the interview process.

Ashley values its diversity and is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. All employment decisions are made on the basis of an individual’s skills, qualifications, merit, and business need.

Seniority level

• Entry level

Employment type

• Full-time

Job function

• Management and Manufacturing

Industries

• Furniture and Home Furnishings Manufacturing

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