Delivery Driver Helper

Sherwin-Williams; New York (NY); On-site; USD 22,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

Sherwin-Williams is seeking a Delivery Driver Helper to assist in delivering products from Store #728022 in Long Island City, NY. You will help with loading/unloading, support wholesale customers, and ensure safety and accuracy in deliveries.

The role involves a early start and a fixed daytime schedule, exposure to customer-facing tasks, and adherence to safety and company policies as part of a busy paint store environment.

Qualifications

• Minimum 18 years of age and legally eligible to work in the United States.
• Ability to lift up to 50 lb and sometimes 70 lb.
• Willingness to work varied hours, including evenings and weekends.

Responsibilities

• Assist in loading and unloading material for delivery.
• Support sales efforts at a Sherwin-Williams store and service wholesale customers.
• Ensure high levels of customer satisfaction with professional service.
• Assist driver with safety procedures, deliveries, and using handheld devices for signatures/photos.
• Work a varied schedule, often starting around 6:00 am and finishing around 3:00 pm.

Skills

Customer service

Spanish language

Safety procedures

Load/unload operations

Education

High School diploma or GED

Tools

Hand pallet jack

Forklift

Job description

Job Description

This position is responsible for assisting the delivering of products to customers from Sherwin-Williams stores using box and flat-bed trucks. Delivery Driver Helpers are also expected to assist in the loading and unloading of the delivery vehicles, maintaining proper safety equipment, ensure maximum customer satisfaction, and maintain the high quality and visual standards of the vehicle.

This position is eligible for health benefits, such as medical, dental and vision coverage, Flexible Spending Accounts (FSAs), disability coverage, security, retirement and saving benefits. Additional benefits include a generous time away from work package, including personal leave, paid parental leave, medical leave, vacation, and holidays. 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. The individual selected for this role will be expected to work at Store #728022, located at: 27-20 Skillman Ave, Long Island City, NY 11101.

Responsibilities

• Ensure high levels of customer satisfaction through excellent sales service
• Support the sales efforts at a Sherwin-Williams commercial paint store, servicing wholesale customers.
• Assist in loading and unloading of all material set for delivery.
• Assist in contacting customers/stores prior to deliver/pick-up.
• Assist driver in adhering to safety procedures and traffic regulations.
• Support the sales efforts at a Sherwin-Williams store
• Assist in retaining proper customer signature and delivery photo, via handheld device.
• The Lumper works a varied schedule depending upon deliveries associated with customer orders. Typically, hours of work will begin at approximately 6:00 am and end at approximately 3:00 pm.
• Days of work may vary depending upon business volume and customer demands.
• Many hours may be spent riding in the passenger seat of a truck/van.

Physical Activities/Capabilities Required To Perform The Essential Functions.

• Must be able to sit, stand, hear, and see on a constant basis.
• Must be able to walk, write, and type on a frequent basis.
• Must be able to lift and carry up to 50 pounds.
• Must be able to climb and descend stairs.
• Must be able to bend, carry, reach, push, and pull on an occasional basis.
• Must be able to communicate verbally and in writing.
• May work indoors and outdoors as needed. Exposure to hear up to 120 degrees and cold to 0 degrees.
• May work in areas where noise level is such that hearing protection is required.
• May work in areas where toxic, flammable, and hazardous materials are present.
• May be exposed to varying amounts of dust and dirt.
• Work surfaces may include concrete.
• Employee must be able to tolerate non-toxic paint odors and be able to wear a respirator as needed.
• Employee must be able to operate a computer and communicate via telephone.
• Some travel to other locations, meetings and/or seminars is required.
• Must be able to operate a hand pallet jack, hand truck or electronic pallet jack.

Qualifications

Minimum Requirements

• Must be at least eighteen (18) 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 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
• Operate material handling equipment (e.g. hand truck, pallet jack, forklift, etc.) safely once trained, with or without reasonable accommodation
• If internal to Sherwin-Williams, you must have received at least a “meets expectations” (3) rating on your most recent performance appraisal
• If internal to Sherwin-Williams, you must have completed all HR Cloud eLearning courses required for your current position

Preferred Qualifications

• Have a valid, unrestricted Driver’s License
• Have at least a High School diploma or GED
• Have at least one (1) year experience working in a delivery, retail, or customer service position
• 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 dollys, conveyor belts, etc.)
• Ability to read, write, comprehend, and communicate in more than one language
• Ability to read, write, comprehend, and communicate in Spanish

About Us

At Sherwin-Williams, our purpose is to inspire and improve the world by coloring and protecting what matters. Our paints, coatings and innovative solutions make the places and spaces in our world brighter and stronger. Your skills, talent and passion make it possible to live this purpose, and for customers and our business to achieve great results. Sherwin-Williams is a place that takes its stability, growth and momentum and translates it to possibility for our people. Our people are behind the strength of our success, and we invest and support you in: Life … with rewards, benefits and the flexibility to enhance your health and well-being Career … with opportunities to learn, develop new skills and grow your contribution Connection … with an inclusive team and commitment to our own and broader communities It's all here for you... let's Create Your Possible

At Sherwin-Williams, part of our mission is to help our employees and their families live healthier, save smarter and feel better. This starts with a wide range of world-class benefits designed for you. From retirement to health care, from total well-being to your daily commute—it matters to us. A general description of benefits offered can be found at http://www.myswbenefits.com/ . Click on “Candidates” to view benefit offerings that you may be eligible for if you are hired as a Sherwin-Williams employee. Compensation decisions are dependent on the facts and circumstances of each case and will impact where actual compensation may fall within the stated wage range. The wage range listed for this role takes into account the wide range of factors considered in making compensation decisions including skill sets; experience and training; licensure and certifications; and other business and organizational needs. The disclosed range estimate has not been adjusted for the applicable geographic differential associated with the location at which the position may be filled. The wage range, other compensation, and benefits information listed is accurate as of the date of this posting. The Company reserves the right to modify this information at any time, with or without notice, subject to applicable law.

Qualified applicants with arrest or conviction records will be considered for employment in accordance with applicable federal, state, and local laws including with the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers and the California Fair Chance Act where applicable.

Sherwin-Williams is proud to be an Equal Employment Opportunity employer. All qualified candidates will receive consideration for employment and will not be discriminated against based on race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status, disability, age, pregnancy, genetic information, creed, marital status or any other consideration prohibited by law or by contract.

As a VEVRAA Federal Contractor, Sherwin-Williams requests state and local employment services delivery systems to provide priority referral of Protected Veterans.

Please be aware, Sherwin-Williams recruiting team members will never request a candidate to provide a payment, ask for financial information, or sensitive personal information like national identification numbers, date of birth, or bank account numbers during the application process.