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Black Bear Talent

Delivery Driver - Warehouse

Black Bear Talent, Harrisonburg, Virginia, United States, 22801

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Delivery Driver - Warehouse

Drivers safely load and unload trucks and make deliveries. Drivers operate non-CDL trucks (GVWR up to 26,000 lbs.) in accordance with all applicable motor vehicle laws at all times. They are friendly, observant, and able to determine customer needs and communicate that information to the Supervisor or Manager. Hours are Monday - Friday 7:00AM - 4:00PM. Job 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 at the Warehouse with merchandise to be delivered. Secure the load properly so that nothing will shift, get damaged, or fall from the truck. Ensure that the necessary equipment to safely unload the merchandise is available. Understand the shipping documents that are associated with the merchandise for each delivery and have accurate directions to each delivery destination. Review shipping documentation and ensure order accuracy. Unload correct merchandise from the truck and place it where the receiving party wants it. Obtain legible signature for all merchandise delivered per Company policy and procedure. Collect and secure outstanding payments for all cash sale deliveries prior to releasing the material to the customer. Work with customers at the delivery site to resolve shipping discrepancies quickly and accurately. Load the truck at other locations with merchandise. This includes merchandise picked up at vendor locations, returned by customers, and purchased from other wholesalers. Provide sales leads by noting prospective customer names and addresses discovered in the course of making deliveries. Inspect the truck and required parts and accessories to determine safe operating condition prior to departure from the Warehouse location. Keep truck clean of debris in cab and body. Advise management of any mechanical problems with the truck. At the end of the workday, complete the Driver's Daily Vehicle Inspection Report when driving a delivery vehicle with a gross vehicle weight (GVWR) of 10,001 lbs. or more if a defect or deficiency is found. At the end of the workday, remove keys from the truck and store keys in the approved location. Successfully complete required safety and compliance training programs as assigned. Perform other reasonably related duties as assigned by immediate supervisor and other management as required. Required Qualifications and Skills: Be at least 21 years old Possess a proper and valid driver's license Have a driving record that meets the criteria for being an Authorized Driver in accordance with Company policy Be able to pass a Department of Transportation physical examination before beginning work and again at least every two years while employed and performing this job function. Pass a pre-employment background and drug screen. Know the laws, rules and regulations governing driving motor vehicles in general, and commercial motor vehicles subject to Department of Transportation regulations in particular. Know of, be able to apply, and practice safety precautions in a warehouse and material handling environment. Able to build and maintain a positive working relationship with customers, vendors and co-workers. Able to remain calm and function effectively in stressful, unexpected, and/or emergency situations. Able to learn to operate warehouse material-handling equipment. Able to learn and operate the computer related systems used in the delivery process. Read, write, speak and understand English. Add, subtract, multiply, and divide, using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals. Physical Demands: Sitting (in chair) Sits for extended periods of time (1%) Standing Remains in standing position for continuous periods of time (5%) Walking Walks considerable distances (44%) Operating a motor vehicle Frequently, operates motor vehicle (50%) Lifting Frequently, moves materials weighing up to 100 pounds Carrying Frequently, carries materials weighing up to 80 pounds Pushing/Pulling Regularly, push/pulls materials weighing up to 200 pounds Strength Level Active, demanding The following movements and senses are required in this job: Hand and finger dexterity, climbing, stooping, crouching, kneeling, reaching, talking, hearing and vision.