Delivery Driver CDL-A (Lakeland, FL)

Harrell's LLC; Lakeland (FL); On-site; USD 45,000 - 55,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Employee Stock Ownership Plan

401K Retirement option

Disability insurance

Paid time off

Job summary

Harrell’s LLC is seeking a full-time Delivery/Driver in Lakeland, FL. Day shift, Mon-Fri, no weekends, with Day One benefits and an Employee Stock Ownership Plan. You will deliver/pick up products, serve as the company face, and work with dispatch to optimize routes.

Responsibilities include DOT-compliant logs, safety inspections, paperwork, and load securing. Requires CDL (A or B), medical cert, and Hazmat may apply; forklift experience is preferred.

Qualifications

• Minimum High School Diploma or GED preferred.
• Two years’ experience as a commercial driver and operating a forklift.
• Must have a valid CDL (Class A or B) and medical certification.
• Hazmat certification may be required site-specific.

Responsibilities

• Deliver and pick up products and obtain signed tickets.
• Be the face of Harrell’s in customer environments.
• Assist dispatcher with efficient routing.
• Maintain DOT-compliant mileage logs and inspections.
• Complete required paperwork and secure loads.
• Ensure safety and policy compliance at all times.

Skills

Geographic routing

Customer service

Communication

Defensive driving

Teamwork

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Tools

Forklift operation

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

(10)

$50,000

Employee Sponsored

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• 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.
• 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.

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

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.
• 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.

This is a full time position