The Delivery Driver is responsible for the timely transportation of products and materials from origin to destination as assigned. Our drivers load and unload products and stage materials at our site(s) and at our customers’ or vendors’ place of business, ensuring that all required administrative paperwork is available for inspection and that appropriate paperwork accompanies delivery. Drivers are responsible for adherence to all traffic rules & regulations and for safe operation of a motor vehicle.
Essential Functions
To accomplish this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential function satisfactorily. Reasonable accommodations may be made to help enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
- Operates motor vehicle(s) including trucks, vans, and may include towing extended trailers
- Safely secures loads using straps and tie-downs to prevent damage and minimize risk of unintended movement
- Operates forklifts, hand trucks, or other material handling & moving equipment
- Verifies equipment is operating correctly and safely; perform basic troubleshooting and maintenance as appropriate
- Follows directions consistently and accepts responsibility for his/her actions and work product
- Communicates professionally and effectively, both verbally and in writing (English)
- Complies with traffic regulations and Company processes, work procedures, and supervisor instructions
- Adheres to safety guidelines and procedures; proactively identifies job hazards and collaborates with leadership to minimize hazards and ensure employee safety
- Will perform packing, shipping, warehousing, or other duties as assigned when not driving
- Valid driver’s license and acceptable safe driving history is required; drivers must meet minimum guidelines issued by Company insurer
- Regular attendance on-site at the workplace is required
- Frequent local travel is required; some long-distance and/or overnight travel may be required; Routine deliveries to Savannah & Eastman, GA
Required Education and Work Experience
- Minimum of three (3) years of fully-licensed driving experience is required
- Experience driving forklift to move oversized items in a shop environment is preferred
Other Required Skills and Abilities
- Valid driver’s license (in the state of employment) is required
- Acceptable motor vehicle record (MVR) is required to maintain eligibility as a covered driver on Company auto insurance policy
- Ability to read, speak, and write (English) is required
- Must be at least twenty–one (21) years old
Physical Demands and Work Environment
To perform the essential functions of the role, employees must be able to perform the following activities with or without reasonable accommodations:
- Regularly stand and walk throughout the facility
- Sit for long periods while driving to perform job duties
- Regularly lift, carry (short distances), and push/pull up to 100 pounds using material handling & lifting devices as appropriate
- Occasionally climb steps, stairs, or ladders; regularly step up and down to/from forklift, truck, and trailer bed
- Occasionally bend, crawl, stoop, squat, or knee
- Accurately distinguish colors to respond to sensors, indicators, and color-variable dashboards
- Visual acuity to pass the required periodic eye exam
- Use hands and fingers, legs, and feet to operate motor vehicles, forklift, and fasten straps & tie-downs
Working Conditions
Work is performed in a motor vehicle and in a manufacturing shop and warehouse environment where working conditions may vary significantly; the employee will be exposed to:
- Excessive noise- hearing protection required (occasionally)
- Dust, smoke, fumes/vapors (occasionally)
- Extreme temperatures (occasionally)
- Hazardous equipment including forklifts, hand tools, cranes or other lifting devices, and other equipment used in a machine shop environment
The use of PPE, including hearing protection, eye and hand protection, and the use of safety footwear is required.