Bilingual 26ft Box Truck Driver

American Food Service Depot; Philadelphia (Philadelphia County); On-site; USD 40,000 - 50,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k)

Competitive salary

Employee discounts

Opportunity for advancement

Paid time off

Training & development

Flexible Schedule

Job summary

A delivery service provider in Philadelphia is seeking a Delivery Driver to manage the transport of items. Responsibilities include safe timely delivery, outstanding customer service, and thorough inspections of items. Candidates are expected to have a clean driving record and strong time management skills, with the flexibility to handle various routes. This role offers competitive pay and benefits including 401(k) and paid time off.

Qualifications

• Valid driver's license issued by the state of employment.
• Clean driving record required.
• Experience may be required or preferred.
• Willingness to adhere to routes and safety procedures.

Responsibilities

• Transport and deliver items in a timely manner.
• Provide excellent customer service.
• Operate vehicles and equipment safely.

Skills

Strong time management skills

Customer service skills

Ability to lift and carry heavy items

Attention to detail

Communication skills

Ability to work independently

Safety conscious

Ability to work on multiple tasks

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

Job Title: Delivery Driver

The delivery driver will pick up and drop off items while adhering to assigned routes and time schedules. You should be willing to work as part of the delivery team in order to ensure that the items are complete, packed correctly, and safely delivered to the correct client.

Delivery Driver Job Duties:

• Transporting and delivering items to clients or businesses in a safe, timely manner.
• Reviewing orders before and after delivery to ensure that orders are complete, the charges are correct, and the customer is satisfied.
• Assisting with loading and unloading items from vehicles.
• Accepting payments for delivered items.
• Providing excellent customer service, answering questions, and handling complaints from clients.
• Adhering to assigned routes and following time schedules.
• Complete all stops using the Workwave application when finished.
• Abiding by all transportation laws and maintaining a safe driving record.
• Preparing reports and other documents relating to deliveries.
• Operating equipment and machines, such as cars, trucks, forklifts, etc.
• Reconcile any shortages with office
• Speaks Spanish and English

Expectations

American Food Service Depot drivers are able to engage in transport for as many as 11 hours per day in addition to handling pre and post trip unit inspections. Our drivers are expected to report in a timely fashion, clean and in uniform (work boots), and maintain communication with the dispatch office regarding any shorts, returns, or other delivery issues. Physical health is also critical to our drivers so they can effectively perform actions necessary to complete the transport of products.

Other expectations include:

• Attend regular meetings to discuss safety, quality and ideas for improvement
• Maintain a clean and orderly cab
• Have a flexible work schedule
• Deal with stressful situations
• Drive in inclement weather with minimal adverse effect on transport schedule

Delivery Driver Skills and Qualifications:

High school diploma or equivalent; Valid driver's license issued by the state where you intend to work; Clean driving record; Special licenses may be required to operate certain vehicles; Experience may be required or preferred; Willingness to adhere to assigned routes, schedules, safety procedures, and transportation laws; Strong time management and customer service skills; Ability to walk, drive, and lift and carry heavy items for extended periods; Attention to detail; Positive Attitude; Self-Motivated; Active; Safety Conscious; Ability to Work on Multiple Tasks in a Fast Paced, Busy Environment; Great Communication Skills; Ability to Work Well on a Team but Be Self-Motivated and Independent at Times

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• Competitive salary
• Employee discounts
• Opportunity for advancement
• Paid time off
• Training & development
• Flexible Schedule
• Competitive Pay
• Career Advancement