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The driver will be responsible for operating a fully-loaded straight box truck and manually unloading, using a hand truck on metal truck ramps, various products (meats, produce, frozen foods, groceries, dry goods, and paper products)to customer drop-off sites while providing excellent customer service. All functions must be completed in a safe and timely manner and in accordance with the Department of Transportation (DOT) regulations. May also be called upon to do duties of Backhaul.
Main office - located in Hammond
It will be the responsibility of the delivery driver to:
- Pre-trip inspection
- Check route paperwork prior to leaving the yard
- Ensure that he/she has the correct trailer & tractor
- Sign in to the onboard computer with route no & id
- Drive Safely & follow all DOT rules & regulations
- Deliver all products error-free & in a timely manner
- Collect any monies due as indicated by the invoice
- Complete all necessary paperwork
- Upon return to yard empty trailer (consolidate at domiciles)
- Separate, sort & account for all invoices
- Check in with A/R to ensure there are no questions or issues with paperwork
- Place all money envelopes in the safe or route bag
- Verify & sign off on pick up slips
- Customer Service
- Any other driver duties that may be assigned
Responsibilities
Skill, Knowledge & Abilities:
- Basic knowledge of route delivery.
- Able to read & understand an invoice.
- Safe driving habits & driving record & acceptable MVR, able to lift 50+ pounds on a continuous basis.
- Customer Service attitude.
Physical Body Positions:
- Sitting
- Walking
- Standing
- Bending
Mental:
- Requires essential communication and math skills. Must be able to comprehend industry terms. Computer literate, able to operate the onboard computer system
Working environment:
- Outside in all weather conditions.
- Tractor cab & inside trailer & customer premises including coolers & freezers
Experience: Minimum one-year driving experience with Class A (preferred) License
Preferred Qualifications
- Minimum of high school diploma or equivalent required.
- 1+ years of commercial driving experience
- Foodservice distribution industry experience
- Customer service-related work experience
Benefits Include:
- Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance
- Vacation, Sick, and Personal Time Off
- 401k Company Match
- Employee Purchasing Discounts
*S&W Wholesale Foods LLC is an Equal Opportunity Employer, drug-free workplace, and complies with ADA regulations as applicable. *
Job Type: Full-time
Trucking home time:
Home weekly
Experience:
- CDL Driving: 1 year (Required)
License/Certification:
Work Location: On the road
