What are the responsibilities and job description for the Driver/Maintenance position at Adams Fairacre Farms, Inc.?
General Purpose
The main purpose of the Delivery Driver is to safely deliver orders while providing excellent customer service and return back to the store within a reasonable amount of time to take the next delivery.
FLSA Status: Non-exempt
Reports To: Store manager, Assistant Manager
Job Description
- Ensure that customers receive the best customer service by providing friendly, polite, and knowledgeable service
- Greet customers and thank them appreciatively for shopping at Adams
- Deliver merchandise to homes or businesses on time
- Deliver items in good condition
- Transport items per the departments requirements
- Complete all deliveries before going home
- Record delivery times and where the delivery was left on ticket and return to appropriate department
- Cell phone must be on at all times while working for the store to reach you
- Must be personable and friendly to customers
- Maintain valid state motor vehicle operator’s license, good driving record and must pass drug test
- Random drug testing is required
- Coordinate and communicate driving routes
- Call customers prior to delivery to confirm delivery time
- If assigned, deliver nursery material
- If requested by customer, call before making delivery
Physical Requirements
- Must be able to lift up to 100 lbs
- Must be able to work a flexible schedule
- Must be able to load and unload large orders out of a cargo van or pickup
- Must be able to bend, squat, and climb
- Must wear clean & appropriate attire
Mental/Reasoning Requirements
- Must be able to read a map
- Make judgments on times of deliveries to avoid conflicts
- Make managers or assistant managers aware of any conflicts
- Must have a clean driver’s license, good driving record and must pass drug test
- Drive safely and within limits set by the law
- Communicate effectively with customers, co-workers, and managers
Disclaimer
The above statements are intended to describe the general responsibilities of this position. They are not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties and/or skills required for this position. It is understood that these responsibilities are subject to the needs of the business and therefore subject to change. I understand that other responsibilities may be required. I understand and confirm that I am able to carry out the duties of this position.
