What are the responsibilities and job description for the Delivery Driver position at National Wholesale Supply, Inc?
National Wholesale Supply has an exciting opportunity to work at our Sherman, TX location as a wholesale material Delivery Driver. We are a stable organization founded in the early 2000's and our team is expanding operations in the DFW market. We are looking for career-minded individuals wanting a long-term opportunity to strive in our growing and profitable distribution industry. For over two decades, National Wholesale Supply has been providing the Plumbing, PVF, HVAC, and Water and Sewer industries with deep inventory's to ensure we have what the customer needs, when they want it, with service that is second to none in our industry.
Job Summary
Delivery Driver personnel are responsible for pulling material, loading trucks by hand or with a fork lift, delivering product to customers, and picking up product from vendors. Working in the warehouse to pick customers orders. They always work safely and are friendly to all internal and external customers. Focus is on efficient and safe operations, while cultivating customer relationships and exceeding customer expectations of prompt delivery.
Major Tasks, Responsibilities, and Key Accountabilities
· Drive a National Wholesale Supply (NWS) truck while operating it safely and within compliance of all NWS rules, applicable laws, and state and federal regulations. Driver destinations include customers, vendors, and other NWS locations.
· Perform a truck pre-check inspection prior to any route deliveries. This should be done multiple times per day depending on how many routes are scheduled.
· Pull products from the warehouse to fulfill orders.
· Safely package and bundle loads for transport. Secure the loads to prevent shifting, damage, or falling of any product. Use proper tie down procedures to prevent movement of packages during the delivery process. Safely unload product at destinations.
· Pay proper attention to which items are to be delivered to which locations. Multiple orders will be placed on each truck route.
· Work with customers to quickly resolve any customer service issues including quantity or item discrepancies.
· Provide and maintain a high level of customer service to both internal and external customers. Build and maintain a positive working relationship with customers, vendors, and co-workers.
· Perform other reasonably related duties and tasks as required by Management.
Qualifications
· Minimum of 3 or more years of experience in driving a commercial truck (26 foot flatbed, stakebed, or equivalent) and making deliveries.
· Must be 21 years old and possess a valid drivers’ license.
· Must understand the laws, rules, and regulations governing driving motor vehicles.
· Able to safely operate any commercial motor vehicle that has a gross vehicle weight rating (GVWR) of up to 26,000 lbs.
· Able to stay calm and function in a stressful, unexpected, or emergency situation.
· Must possess a High School diploma or equivalent.
· Must be able to add, subtract, multiply, and divide using whole numbers and common fractions or decimals.
· Must be able to read, write, speak, and understand English. Bi-lingual is a plus.
· Must pass pre-employment drug screening.
· Must pass pre-employment background screening.
· Verification of citizenship or work authorization status.
Work Environment
· This role requires intermittent periods during which continuous physical exertion is required, such as walking, standing, stooping, climbing, lifting, and maneuvering material or equipment which may be heavy (50 pounds).
· Typically, in a comfortable environment, but with regular exposure to a warehouse environment with factors such as temperature extremes, moving machinery, loud noise, and fumes.
FLSA Status: Non-exempt (hourly)
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: From $16.00 per hour
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- 401(k) matching
- Dental insurance
- Health insurance
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Vision insurance
Day range:
- Monday to Friday
License/Certification:
- Driver's License (Required)
Work Location: In person
Salary : $16 - $-1