Job Summary The Class A Driver is primarily responsible for delivering merchandise on time. This position will require a valid CA Class A Driver License with a clean driving record. The driver must agree and consent to undergo a drug test at any given time. This position will additionally be required to demonstrate the ability to work independently and accept direction on various different tasks.
General Accountabilities - Follows delivery schedule from warehouse management, verifying instructions and routes, and completes deliveries in a timely manner.
- Drives safely and adheres to all traffic laws.
- Willing to take full responsibility for all traffic violations.
- Loads, unloads, picks, and packs using dollies, pallet jacks, and electric forklifts.
- Maneuvers trucks into loading or unloading positions, following signals from loading crew and checking that vehicle and loading equipment are properly positioned.
- Inspects truck tire pressure, battery, gas gauge, and directional signals on a daily basis.
- Checks vehicles to ensure that mechanical, safety, and emergency equipment is in good working order.
- Reports vehicle defects, accidents, traffic violations, or damage to the vehicles to warehouse management.
- Counts and verifies all damaged merchandise and completes the return process according to company policy.
- Checks all load-related documentation to ensure that it is complete and accurate.
- Effectively communicates with customers regarding the delivery of their orders and returns.
- Obtains receipts or signatures for delivered goods and collects payment for services when required.
- Reports and documents any and all damages and shortages of merchandise to warehouse management.
- Checks condition of trailer after contents have been unloaded to ensure that there has been no damage.
- Adheres to all safety standards set forth by company policy.
- Ensures that orders loaded onto the truck remain within the weight capacity.
- Must be willing to perform other tasks as required by the warehouse.
- Must agree and consent to undergo a drug test at any given time.
- *The company reserves the right to add or change duties at any time.
Required Qualifications • Two or more years of prior work experience in a high-volume warehouse environment
• Two or more years of experience delivering merchandise via truck
• Prior experience operating a forklift
• Valid CA Class A Driver License with a clean driving record
• Attention to detail, ability to multitask, and meet deadlines
• Ability to drive safely and adhere to all traffic laws
• Ability to physically lift up to 50 pounds
Desired Qualifications