Delivery Driver CDL-A

Harrell's-LL; Lakeland (FL); On-site; USD 42,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

401K

Paid time off

Sick time

Paid holidays

Life insurance up to $50k

Identity protection

Best Places to Work Award

Job summary

Harrell’s LLC is seeking a full-time driver for day shift in Florida. The role requires Mon-Fri hours with no weekends, and offers Day One benefits including Health, Dental, and Vision. The position includes driving, delivering, and servicing customers, with mandatory CDL Class A or B and Hazmat certifications where required.

Two years of commercial driving and forklift experience are expected. Applicants must maintain DOT compliance, provide proper documentation, and represent Harrell’s

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED preferred.
• 2 years commercial driving and forklift experience.
• CDL Class A or B license; valid medical certification; Hazmat certification (site-specific).
• Ability to read maps and directions; strong navigation skills.
• Proven safe driving record and knowledge of DOT regulations.

Responsibilities

• Deliver and pick up products to customers and obtain signed receiving tickets.
• Be the face of the company in customer environments.
• Assist dispatcher with route planning for cost-efficient operations.
• Maintain contact with dispatcher and report delays or problems.
• Maintain truck mileage log per DOT requirements.
• Perform pre-trip/post-trip inspections and report defects.
• Unload products at customer sites as needed.
• Complete required paperwork for customers and Harrell’s.
• Ensure loads are secured prior to each run.

Skills

CDL license

Forklift certified

Route planning

Defensive driving

Map reading

Communication skills

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

DOT regulations

Job description

Full-Time Position (Day Shift)Hours: Mon-Fri Position (No Weekends)
Day One Benefits (including Health, Dental,Vision)
Paid Retirement (Employee Stock Ownership Plan)& 401K Retirement Option
Employer Paid Short Term (13 weeks) and Long-Term Disability
Paid Time Off (2 weeks), Sick Time (5 days) & Paid Holidays (10)
Paid Life Insurance Policy up to $50,000
True Identity Protection (Norton LifeLock) - Employee Sponsored
Best Places to Work Award (Employer of Distinction)
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

• Deliver and pick up products to customers and get receiving tickets signed.
• Act as the face of the Company in the customer environment.
• Assist dispatcher with planning route to ensure the most economical use of time and equipment.
• Maintain contact with the dispatcher on a continuous basis and report any delays or problems.
• Maintain truck mileage log as required by DOT regulations.
• Perform routine inspection on assigned equipment and refer defects or repairs to supervisor; clean equipment. Document pre-trip and/or post-trip inspections when applicable.
• Perform all duties in conformance to appropriate safety and security standards.
• Unload products, via donkey if required, at customers’ sites.
• Provide customer service any time it is necessary.
• Complete paperwork required by the customer or Harrell’s.
• Secure load prior to each run.
• Must represent Harrell’s in a positive manner at all times.
• Ensure compliance with all Federal, State, and Local ordinances affecting this position.
• Ensure compliance with all Company policies and programs.
• Maintain valid driver’s licenses, forklift certifications, medical certifications, and endorsements (Hazmat, Tank, etc., site-specific) required to perform responsibilities.
• Ensure timely processing of system information and proper documentation concerning inventory transactions (shipments, transfers, receipts, changes in cost/price, etc.)
• Other duties as assigned.

EDUCATION:

• Minimum High School Diploma or GED equivalent preferred.

WORK EXPERIENCE:

• Two years’ experience as a commercial driver and operating a forklift.

LICENSES AND CERTIFICATIONS:

• Must have a current and valid CDL driver’s license (Class A or B License, site specific).
• Must maintain valid medical certification.
• Must maintain valid Hazmat certification (site specific)

SKILLS AND ABILITIES:

• Must show good knowledge of the geographical area to facilitate efficient routing as well as the ability to read directions and a street map to plot delivery if necessary.
• Able to carry out a series of work instructions without constant supervision.
• Ability to tip and roll a three-hundred-pound drum of chemicals with proper technique and equipment
• Ability to communicate effectively.
• Thorough knowledge of traffic laws and defensive driving.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:

• Prolonged sitting and driving a heavy-duty vehicle – must be able to climb, sit, see, hear, grasp, and steer a vehicle in motion.
• Communicating with internal and external customers - must be able to talk, hear, see, and comprehend; must be able to use a mobile phone.
• Load and unload trucks – must be able to lift a minimum of 60 pounds regularly in order to load and deliver products, some manually as well as with a forklift, must be able to stand, walk, reach, lift, carry, pull, push, bend, and grasp.

WORKING CONDITIONS:

• Work environment characteristics described are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential function of this job.
• Must be able to work in severe weather conditions, both heat and cold.
• Exposed to various traffic conditions and possible construction.
• Occasionally may be exposed to noise levels that exceed a normal threshold.

PERSONAL PROTECTIVE EQUIPMENT:

• Must wear steel-toed boots.
• Recommended: Safety glasses, ear plugs, gloves, back brace, and safety attire as noted by guides provided in specific areas. These items will be provided by Harrell’s upon request.
• Personal Protective Equipment must be worn in accordance with SDS recommendations.

The statements herein are intended to describe the general nature and levels of work performed by employees, but are not a complete list of responsibilities, duties, and skills required of personnel so classified.
Furthermore, they do not establish a contract for employment and are subject to change at the discretion of the employer.
Harrell’s LLC is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer – Protected Veterans/Disabled.
This company will provide Equal Opportunity to all individuals without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, GINA, and age.