Class D Chauffeurs Delivery Driver

Eagle Distributing of Shreveport; Shreveport (LA); On-site; USD 31,500 - 38,500; Full time

Job summary

Eagle Distributing of Shreveport is seeking a delivery driver to safely operate various vehicles, including bobtails, to deliver products to customer accounts. The ideal candidate will have strong customer service skills and be able to maintain clean delivery vehicles while adhering to safety protocols.

This position requires a valid Louisiana Class D Chauffeur's License and the ability to work flexible hours. Compensation includes an annual salary of $35,000 with additional bonus opportunities.

Qualifications

• Must be 21 or older.
• Valid Louisiana Class D Chauffeur's License is required.
• Ability and willingness to work flexible hours.

Responsibilities

• Safely operating delivery vehicles like bobtails and chaser vehicles.
• Delivering product from distribution center to customer accounts.
• Maintaining clean and organized delivery vehicles.

Skills

Strong customer service skills

Strong communication skills

Ability to work in a team environment

Eagerness to work hard

Education

High school diploma or GED certificate

Job description

Position Responsibilities (include but are not limited to)

• Safely Operating
• Bobtails.
• Chaser vehicles.
• Electric pallet jacks.
• Hand trucks and retail Uboats.
• Operating company handheld devices and company printers.
• Delivering product from distribution center to customer accounts.
• Rotating and stocking (merchandising) product in each customer account (displays, hot shelves, coolers, etc.).
• Utilizing stocking maps to follow stocking procedures.
• Assisting supervisors in completing tasks.
• Assisting sales teams in other merchandising activities, including but not limited to
• Building displays.
• Facing labels.
• Hanging point of sale materials.
• Adhering to individual retail account procedures..
• Maintaining quality customer relationships.
• Collecting payments and signatures from customers.
• Maintaining accurate daily records, including but not limited to
• Pre- and post-trip reports on company vehicles.
• Delivery records.
• Coordinating with team leadership to navigate issues and achieve goals.
• Adhering to company policies and SOPs.
• Maintaining acceptable driving standards as set by the company.
• Maintaining clean and organized delivery vehicles and equipment.
• Report to work in a neat and clean uniform at scheduled work time.
• Following all traffic laws and all local, state, and federal ordinances and regulations.
• Safety awareness and prevention is the duty of all employees at Eagle Distributing. It is incumbent on employees of Eagle Distributing to think safe, be safe, act safe and be aware of all situations that could jeopardize the safety of our employees or our customers.

Position Requirements

• Must be 21 or older.
• Valid Louisiana Class D Chauffeur's License
• Ability and willingness to work flexible hours.
• Strong customer service skills.
• Ability to work in a team environment.
• Strong communication skills.
• Eagerness to work hard.

Physical Requirements (include but are not limited to)

• Repetitive
• Bending,
• Lifting up to 50-70 lbs.
• Repetitive
• Pulling/pushing up to 250 pounds on a hand truck.
• Pulling/pushing up to 1,500 pounds on a retail Uboat.

Preferred Work Experience Requirements

• Retail delivery experience.
• Box truck/bobtail operating experience.

Education Requirements

• High school diploma or GED certificate required.

Compensation

• $35,000 annual salary.
• Additional bonus opportunities.