Delivery Driver

Hom Furniture; Town of Wausau (WI); On-site; USD 38,000 - 46,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid Time Off - 20 Days in 1st year

Medical and/or Dental Coverage

401(k) Employee Contribution Plan

401(k) Employer Matching

Pay on Demand

Job summary

HOM Furniture is seeking a Customer Specialist/Delivery to drive a straight truck on a daily route, deliver and assemble furniture as needed, inspect for flaws, and assist customers with issues alongside the Customer Care team. The role includes maintaining the vehicle's safety and cleanliness and preparing items for transport with proper protective wrapping and securement.

Candidates should be able to lift heavy items, work independently or with the warehouse team, and communicate effectively.

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Delivering customers' furniture including assembly and installation when required.
• Inspecting furniture for flaws or damage.
• Resolve customer complaints by working with the Customer Care department.
• Inspect and clean the company vehicle to keep it presentable and functioning.
• Unpackaging, assembling, and preparing furniture for transport in customer vehicles; ensure proper wrapping and tie-downs.
• Inspecting furniture for damage and flaws to ensure customer satisfaction.
• Other duties as assigned

Education

High school diploma or GED

Job description

• 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
• 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
• 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.