What are the responsibilities and job description for the Delivery Driver position at Great House Foods?
Great House Foods is a small family-owned local food distribution company based in Traverse City, Michigan. We are looking for a responsible Delivery Driver to distribute products promptly to our customers all over the state of Michigan. The vast majority of the products we sell are made in Michigan. You will represent our company in a professional and efficient manner to increase our customer satisfaction. We pay our employees well and invest in them personally as well as professionally, with the hope that they will stay and grow with our business. Sometimes the job will require merchandising product as well and the work is very physical. In the summer, northern Michigan is a very busy area and there will be times we work long hours, but we pay overtime and offer benefits, such as health insurance, vacation time, holiday pay and the possibility for a 401k matching program, depending on your time with the company and hours worked. Excellent communication and problem-solving skills are a necessity.
You can learn a little more about our business on our facebook page and website www.greathousefoods.com.
Responsibilities
- Deliver a wide variety of items to different addresses and through different routes
- Follow routes and time schedule
- Load, unload, prepare, inspect and operate a delivery vehicle
- Ask for feedback on provided services and resolve clients’ complaints
- Collect payments
- Inform customers about new products and services
- Complete logs and reports
- Follow DOT regulations and safety standards
Skills
- Proven working experience as a Delivery Driver
- Valid professional driver’s license
- Ability to operate forklifts and tractors in a variety of weather and traffic conditions
- Excellent organizational and time management skills
- Good driving record with no traffic violations
- High school degree
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $50,000.00 - $65,000.00 per year
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- 401(k) matching
- Health insurance
- Paid time off
- Paid training
Schedule:
- Day shift
- Monday to Friday
- No nights
- Overtime
- Year round work
Supplemental Pay:
- Bonus pay
COVID-19 considerations:
If you are unwilling to wear a mask for any reason, this is not the job for you. COVID 19 vaccination is strongly recommended. We provide PPE for all employees and clean our vehicles and warehouse regularly.
Education:
- High school or equivalent (Required)
Experience:
- Delivery driver: 1 year (Required)
License/Certification:
- Chauffeur's License (Required)
Shift availability:
- Day Shift (Required)
Work Location: Multiple Locations