Driver – CDL Class A

POSITION SUMMARY:

To perform general delivery and unloading duties to the company’s customers. All functions must be in compliance with DOT regulations and company safety rules. Performance based on timely deliveries to the company’s customers while building relationships through exceptional service. Responsible for daily maintenance of vehicle (reporting any mechanical issues; inspecting tires, fluid levels, license expirations, lights, turn signals, cleanliness, etc.) Must be able to work independently and with minimal supervision. 

PRIMARY DUTIES AND FUNCTIONS:

• Loads and unloads truck; verifies load against invoices; prepares route to ensure timely, accurate, and efficient deliveries.
• Maintains maintenance log of truck assigned and ensures truck is maintained and serviced on a scheduled basis. 
• Maintains cleanliness of the truck; inspects truck equipment and supplies such as tires, lights, brakes, gas, oil and water. 
• Maintains telephone or radio contact with supervisor to receive expedited delivery instructions.
• Collects return or rejected merchandise, with documentation, and delivers this to the Returns department, prior to the end of each day. 
• Treats all internal/external contacts as customers and strives to meet their expectations by providing responsive, adaptive, and exceptional added value service. 
• Ensures all deliveries/pickups are signed and properly processed. 
• Performs other related duties as may be required or assigned. 

OTHER FUNCTIONS:

• May be required to work within the warehouse or perform additional duties as assigned by supervisor. 
• Maintains yard and areas in and around warehouse as required.

Communication, Physical and Mental Demands:

Visual ability to read handwritten or typed documents, and display screen of various warehouse equipment. Able to conduct verbal conversation and hear normal range verbal conversation (approximately 60 decibels). Must understand and carry out oral and written instructions. Able to sit, stand, stoop, kneel, bend, and walk. Able to sit or stand for sustained periods of time. Able to walk hard flooring for sustained periods of time. Able to climb slopes, stairs, steps, ramps, and ladders. Able to lift and carry up to 60 pounds frequently. Able to push and/or pull a variety of tools and equipment weighing up to 80 pounds. Able to sit for prolonged times up to 8 hours. Able to exhibit full range of motion for shoulder external rotation and internal rotation, shoulder abduction and adduction, elbow flexion and extension, shoulder extension and flexion, back, lateral flexion, hip flexion and extension, and knee flexion. Able to work at various elevated heights in safe and effective manner. Able to work in a wide range of temperatures. Able to work with chemical agents in a safe and effective manner without allergic reaction. Able to operate a variety of warehouse equipment in a safe and effective manner. 

Skills / Knowledge:

In addition to being able to fulfill the communication, physical, and mental demands listed above, must know how to operate forklift, wrapper and pallet jacks. Be able to follow instructions and safety procedures, including safety rules of forklift and wrapper operation. Be able to lift to 60 pounds unassisted.

Education:

High School graduation or equivalent.

Experience:

Minimum of one (1) year delivery experience. Valid Hawaii Motor Vehicle Operators License, proper insurance, and maintain a driving record satisfactory to the district. DOT, CDL, Airbrake, Tractor Trailer and HazMat certifications preferred. Ability to operate pallet jack and forklift required. 

Working Conditions:

Working conditions are considered acceptable, but occasionally involve lifting, standing, and carrying, and exposure to hazards common in a warehouse environment. Prolonged times of sitting.

Equipment Used:

Maintains assigned delivery truck and is certified on the correct operation of said equipment assigned. Operates forklift, pallet jacks, uses hand truck and standard safety equipment. Reports deficiencies to supervisor on a timely basis. 

Work Hours:

Monday-Friday Evenings; 3pm/4pm-9pm 

Part Time 

Other Requirements:

Pass a required drug testing and pre-employment physical examination. 

Accuracy: Maintains and demands personal accuracy for the delivery of orders to company’s valued customers. Ensures all deliveries are loaded and secured in/to the truck. 

Other: Alertness and careful attention is required to avoid injury to self and to others. Excellent attendance record. Ability to acquire security access to customer locations, i.e. military bases, docks, etc. 

The above information on this description has been designed to indicate the general nature and level of work performed by an employee in this classification. It is not to be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory, or all duties, responsibilities, and qualifications of employees assigned to the job. Management has the right to add to, revise, or delete information in this description.  Reasonable accommodations will be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of this position.