Delivery Driver - DOT

Sherwin-Williams; Ames (IA); On-site; USD 10,000 - 60,000; Part time

Job summary

A leading company in home improvement is looking for a part-time delivery driver at their Ames, IA store. Responsible for efficient product delivery, the driver ensures customer satisfaction while maintaining a safe driving record. Candidates must be at least 21, have a valid driver's license, and possess good customer service skills.

Qualifications

• Must be at least 21 years of age.
• Valid, unrestricted Driver’s License required.
• Able to lift up to 50 lbs. frequently and up to 70 lbs. on occasion.

Responsibilities

• Load customer orders properly and deliver them safely.
• Provide excellent customer service and answer questions.
• Maintain the store vehicle and load transport correctly.

Skills

Customer Service

Communication

Driving

Material Handling

Education

High School diploma or GED

Tools

Forklifts

Pallet jacks

Hand trucks

Job description

The individual selected for this role will be expected to work at Store #5719, located at: 2635 SE 16th Street, Ames, IA 50010. This is a Part-Time job. Starting Pay: $16.00/hr or based on relevant experince. This position is responsible for delivering products to customers from Sherwin-Williams stores using box and flat-bed trucks. Drivers ensure deliveries are complete, packed correctly, and safely delivered to the correct customer. Drivers are accountable for customer satisfaction and for transporting items in a safe, timely manner.
Job duties involve contact with customers, which may include minors; and access to cash and other payment methods, electronic equipment, personal information, store merchandise and other items of value, and such access may be supervised or unsupervised. The Company therefore has determined that a review of criminal history is necessary to protect the business and its operations and reputation and is necessary to protect the safety of the Company’s customers, staff, employees, vendors, contractors, and the general public.
Qualifications Minimum Requirements:

• Must be at least 21 years of age
• Must be legally authorized to work in the country of employment without needing sponsorship for employment work visa status now or in the future
• Must have a valid, unrestricted Driver’s License
• Must have a valid Medical Examiner's Certificate (MEC) from a Department of Transportation (DOT) licensed "medical examiner" listed on the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) National Registry or be willing to obtain one within five business days of receiving a conditional offer of employment
• Must be able, with or without reasonable accommodation, to retrieve material from shelves and floor stacks and lift and carry up to 50 lbs. frequently and up to 70 lbs. on occasion.
• Must be willing to work all scheduled hours, which may include evenings and weekends, with or without reasonable accommodation

Preferred Qualifications:

• Have at least a High School diploma or GED
• Have at least one (1) year experience working as a delivery driver
• Have at least one (1) year of work experience using material handling equipment (for example: forklifts (stand and sit), pallet jacks, hand trucks, order pickers, vacu-hoists, drum dollies, conveyor belts, etc.)
• Have previous work experience selling paint and paint related products
• Ability to read, write, comprehend, and communicate in more than one language
• Ability to read, write, comprehend, and communicate in Spanish

Responsibilities

• Ensure deliveries are prepared to meet customer requirements in the most efficient manner
• Load customer orders properly on the truck
• Ensure appropriate forms are completed
• Load, transport, and deliver items to customers in a safe, timely manner
• Maintain the store vehicle and alert the supervisor to repair and servicing needs
• Provide excellent customer service, answer questions, and handle complaints from customers
• Adhere to assigned routes and following time schedules
• Abide by all transportation laws and maintaining a safe driving record
• Prepare reports and other documents relating to deliveries
• Operate equipment and machines, such as cars, trucks, forklifts, etc.
• Perform other tasks in the store, including warehouse duties, tinting, and mixing customer orders and waiting on customers