Delivery Driver
Leeps Supply Company
- Merrillville, Indiana, United States
- Merrillville, Indiana, United States
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Job Summary:
The Delivery Driver will work with other members of the distribution team to increase company profitability and customer satisfaction by delivering complete, accurate and on-time deliveries to customers. The driver will represent the company in a highly professional, safe and cost-effective manner that complies with DOT and other applicable regulations.
Essential Functions:
- Prepare truck for operation by assisting in and overseeing the loading of trucks, securing of items and verifying the accuracy of shipping papers
- Inspect truck tires, lights, brakes, fluids, etc. to ensure safe and cost-effective performance with preventive maintenance in mind
- Deliver orders via the most effective route to ensure complete orders are delivered according to established time frames and customers' needs
- Maintain communication with company during deliveries to ensure any updated instructions are received
- Document delivery, accuracy and receipt of orders by the customer according to manager directives and report any discrepancies to manager
- Increase customer satisfaction by collecting information, feedback on service and resolving complaints per company policy; communicate information back to manager
- Inform customers of new products and services that can increase customer satisfaction and sales
- Maintain and monitor truck maintenance and driving record requirements, and maintain required documents for safety, security and quality processes
- Safely operate forklifts and other warehouse equipment as required
- Maintain a safe driving record free of violations
- Perform occasional warehouse responsibilities
- Maintain proficiency in computerized systems and other technologies as required
- Follow company policies and procedures
- Other duties as assigned
- Delivers superior customer service
- Able to read a map and accurately plan a route
- Accuracy and attention to detail
- Professional demeanor
- Able to handle difficult customers with diplomacy and tact
- Capable of following written instructions and documented procedures
- Recognizes and understands product numbers and alpha/numeric codes
- Working knowledge of Department of Transportation (DOT) rules and regulations
- Effective listening, verbal and written communication skills
- Operates forklifts in compliance with Occupational Safety & Health Administration (OSHA) requirements
- Lift/carry/maneuver heavy material or equipment (up to 50 lbs)
- Pass drug screen, lift test and background check
- Valid driver's license and clean driving record
- IN, For-hire endorsement
- IL, Non-commercial class C
- Education: High school diploma/GED required
- Experience: Minimum 2 years in similar position required
Physical Requirements:
- Ability to sit for extended periods while driving and stand or walk as needed during deliveries
- Ability to drive for extended periods throughout the workday
- Frequent use of hands for grasping, pushing, and pulling (loading/unloading, securing items)
- Frequent bending, squatting, climbing in and out of the vehicle, and reaching overhead
- Occasional kneeling and crawling
- Ability to operate vehicle foot controls safely
- Ability to lift and carry up to 50lbs frequently and 100lbs occasionally
Sprachkenntnisse
- English
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