Delivery Driver

Hom-Furniture-2; Town of Wausau (WI); On-site; USD 30,000 - 34,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

PTO 20 days

Medical/Dental

401k Employee Contribution

401k Employer Matching

Employee discount

Career advancement

Pay on Demand

Job summary

HOM Furniture is seeking a Customer Specialist/Delivery on a full-time basis in Wisconsin. You will drive a straight truck on a daily delivery route, deliver and assemble furniture on-site, inspect items for damage, and resolve customer concerns with the Customer Care team.

You will also inspect and clean the delivery vehicle, package and prepare furniture for transport, and ensure safe lifting and secure tying of loads. A high school diploma or GED and a valid driver’s license are required.

Qualifications

• Delivery and installation of furniture on customer premises.
• Handle and inspect furniture for defects before delivery.
• Assist customers and resolve concerns with Customer Care.
• Maintain and inspect delivery vehicle for safety and cleanliness.
• Unpack, assemble and prepare items for transport.
• Ensure proper wrapping and securing of furniture for transport.

Responsibilities

• Deliver furniture to customers and install when required.
• Inspect furniture for flaws or damage.
• Resolve customer issues with support from Customer Care.
• Inspect and clean company vehicle for safety and presentation.
• Unpackage, assemble, and prepare furniture for transport.
• Wrap and secure items to prevent damage during transit.
• Follow safety procedures to prevent injuries.

Skills

Delivery & installation

Customer service

Safety compliance

Manual handling

Education

High school diploma or GED

Job description

Description

Pay

• $22-$25 hourly plus bonuses

Responsibilities

• The Customer Specialist/Delivery is responsible for driving a straight truck along a daily delivery route. Tasks along the delivery route include:
• Delivering customers’ furniture including assembly and installation of the furniture when required.
• Inspecting furniture for flaws or damage.
• Resolving customer complaints should they arise by working with the Customer Care department.
• The Customer Specialist/Delivery will inspect and clean the company vehicle to keep it presentable and functioning.
• While working both independently and as part of the warehouse team, Customer Specialist/Delivery are expected to unpackage, assemble, and prepare furniture for transport in customer vehicles. This includes making sure that furniture is adequately wrapped in protective materials and properly tied down.
• Inspecting furniture for damage and flaws is an important part of the duties of a Customer Specialist/Delivery in order to ensure customer satisfaction.
• Other duties as assigned

Benefits

• HOM Furniture offers its full-time employees a competitive benefits package.
• Paid Time Off- 20 Days in 1st year for full-time employees
• Medical and/or Dental Coverage
• 401(k) Employee Contribution Plan
• 401(k) Employer Matching
• Employee discount
• Career advancement opportunities and training
• Pay on Demand - options for receiving earned wages

Requirements

Education: Must be working towards or have a high school diploma or GED.

Licenses Required: Must have a driver’s license and a clean driving record. Must be able to pass a D.O.T. Medical Physical.

Experience: 1-3 years related experience preferred.

Physical Demands: High physical demands can be required. The employee is regularly required to stand for sustained periods of time. The employee can be expected to lift, push, and pull up to 150 pounds individually and up to 300 pounds as a part of a team. Occasionally, The employee will be required to ascend and descend ladders and stairs in a safe manner. May be required to work safely from heights when necessary. The employee must adhere to safe lifting techniques, follow proper training for learned job hazards and ergonomic risk factors, participate in the departmental stretching program, and maintain an overall safe working environment.

Other: Must be able to communicate effectively both verbally and in writing. Must be 21 or older.

*Reasonable accommodations will be made for those who require it.

HOM Furniture is proud to be an equal opportunity workplace. Individuals seeking employment at HOM Furniture are considered without regard to race, color, religion, gender expression or identity, sexual orientation, national origin, marital status, age, creed, public assistance status, disability, membership or activity in a local commission, or any other characteristic or classification protected by federal, state or local law.