Class B Delivery Driver - Full Time

Job Details
Job Location
Petaluma Distribution Center - Petaluma, CA
Position Type
Full Time
Salary Range
$21.90 - $32.57 Hourly
Description
Summary: We are Friedman's. We sell the products that help build homes, and those homes house families who build memories in our communities.Our Delivery Drivers play an important role in this process by delivering these products in an expeditious and safe manner, proving excellent customer service during each and every delivery.
Delivery Class B is a fully competent level position of the delivery series; work is performed with greater independence of action within established guidelines. Drivers work under general supervision and are fully competent performing the essential duties with a high level of independence. Must possess a Commercial Driver License, Class B.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Organize and load product for delivery utilizing daily/weekly schedule, while assuring the most efficient delivery route and schedule.
• Obey all regulatory agency and Company safety directives, conducting a safe work zone during each delivery.
• Partner with Logistics Specialists to fulfill the assigned delivery schedule.
• Gather appropriate paperwork for deliveries; ensure accuracy of items for delivery.
• Deliver product as per customer requirements in the most expeditious and courteous manner, obtain signatures and complete all required paperwork.
• Accept returns from customer, complete appropriate paperwork and return to Warehouse. Place product in return area with appropriate documentation.
• Avoid damaging job site property (particularly driveways) when unloading materials. Document and report any damage to products, customer's property or to delivery truck.
• Address and resolve customer problems as appropriate. Inform supervisor of outstanding issues.
• Maintain daily pre-trip and trip logbook as required by Company policy.
• Maintain cleanliness of vehicle and report any maintenance problems to supervisor.
• Regular and predictable attendance.
• May train and observe entry level Delivery drivers and provide instruction and guidance in the performance of the job duties.

Education/Experience :

• High School Diploma or GED with 2-5 years delivery experience

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• Self-motivated, focused individual who thrives in an independent work environment.
• Approachable, courteous and customer service focused individual, who displays the ability to troubleshoot on the go at job sites as needed.
• Demonstrated ability to organize and load products safely, with efficient use of truck space mindset.
• Flexible individual that reacts and adjusts quickly to changing deliveries and schedule priorities.

Work Location:

• Stationed at a retail location to begin and end each day. Making deliveries throughout Sonoma County and occasionally beyond as needed.

Licenses and Certification : Must a valid possess a Class B or C driver's license. Must have a current Motor Vehicle Report that represents a history of safe and competent driving and have current DOT medical certification card.
Language Skills
Ability to read and interpret documents in the English language such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals. Ability to write routine reports and correspondence in the English language. Ability to speak effectively before groups of customers or Team Members of Company.
Reasoning Ability
Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out instructions furnished in written, oral, or diagram form. Ability to deal with problems involving several concrete variables in standardized situations.
Computer Skills
To perform this job successfully, an individual should have basic computer skills.
Physical Demands and Work Environment
The physical demands and work environment characteristics described here are representative of those that must be met by a Team Member to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
While performing the duties of this Job, the Team Member is regularly required to stand; walk; use hands to finger, handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms and talk or hear. The Team Member is frequently required to climb or balance and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl. The Team Member must regularly lift and /or move up to 50 pounds, frequently lift and/or move up to 75 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move up to 100 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision and ability to adjust focus.
While performing the duties of this Job, the Team Member is regularly exposed to moving mechanical parts. The Team Member is regularly exposed to outside weather conditions including but not limited to working in hot weather temperatures exceeding 95°, temperatures as low or below 45°, constant rain or very rarely snow. The Team Member is occasionally exposed to fumes or airborne particles; toxic or caustic chemicals (Prop 65). The Team Member can be exposed to high, precarious places.
What's in Friedman's toolbox for Team Members:

• 401(k) match up to 100% on 3% and 50% on the subsequent 2%
• Incentive Plan in accordance with sales
• Medical, Dental and Vision bundled benefit plan
• Team Member discount on all merchandise
• Tuition reimbursement to further career path

Friedman's Home Improvement is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer, committed to a diverse and inclusive work environment. Friedman's Home Improvement will consider for employment qualified applicants with criminal convictions in a manner consistent with AB 1008.