Driver

Why you’ll love it here!

+ Benefits include Medical, Dental, Vision, Tuition Reimbursement, Pet, and Legal Insurance

+ 401k
+ Community Service Day

+ Spotlight Awards

+ National Sales Excellence Awards

+ CFSP Prep Certification Program

POSITION SUMMARY:

• The Driver reports to the Warehouse Manager
• Located in Houston, TX
• Full-Time
• In Office

The Driver plays a crucial role in safely and efficiently delivering our customers' products while ensuring exceptional customer service. This position involves operating company-owned vehicles with a weight of 26,000 lbs. or less. To comply with Department of Transportation regulations, candidates must be 21 years of age or older.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS & RESPONSIBILITIES:

Safe Vehicle Operation:

• Operate company-owned vehicles with the utmost care for safety.
• Maintain the vehicle in a safe and roadworthy condition through routine inspections.

Delivery Operations:

• Transport products to designated destinations along assigned routes, making local deliveries within a 150-mile radius (may vary by location).
• Provide outstanding customer service during deliveries, ensuring customer satisfaction.
• Adhere to assigned routes and time schedules while using company vehicles.
• Efficiently use forklifts, pallet jacks, or 2-wheel dollies to load/unload items at the warehouse and delivery sites.

Documentation and Record-Keeping:

• Conduct daily inspections of the vehicle and maintain records of these checks.
• Obtain necessary signatures and accept payments for delivered items when required.
• Prepare reports and documentation related to deliveries as directed.

Warehouse Support:

• Perform warehouse functions as needed, including tagging orders for shipping, order pulling, packing, and other related tasks (responsibilities may vary by location).

Equipment Operation:

• Drive 16' or 26' box trucks for deliveries, as per location requirements.

Additional Duties:

• Perform other related duties as assigned based on operational needs.

COMPETENCIES:

• Possess excellent customer service skills to ensure customer satisfaction.
• Highly motivated and capable of working independently.
• Willingness to work overtime and weekends as needed.
• Successfully pass and maintain a D.O.T. medical exam.
• Ability to travel as required.

QUALIFICATIONS & EXPERIENCE:

• 1 - 2 years of experience in a related field, or equivalent Military or practical experience.
• Previous experience driving a 16' or 26' box truck.
• Possess a Class C license.
• Minimum age of 21 (as per D.O.T. regulations).
• Basic computer skills.
• Ability to successfully pass a background check post offer acceptance.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:

• Ability to lift 50 pounds.
• Bend or twist body.
• Use hands to handle, control or feel objects, tools. or controls.
• Stand for long periods of time.
• Keep or regain their balance.
• Kneel, stoop, crouch, or crawl.