DELIVERY DRIVER- Home Delivery Box Truck

Ashley Furniture Industries; Springfield (MO); On-site; USD 33,000 - 55,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive Pay

Generous PTO

Advancement opportunities

Medical, Dental, Vision

Retirement Benefits

401k Plan

Employee Discounts 30%+

Home every night

Job summary

Ashley Furniture Industries is hiring delivery drivers to safely operate a 26ft box truck, delivering and installing furniture in customers' homes. You will set up furniture, remove old items when needed, and uphold exceptional service during delivery, setup, and cleanup.

Must have a valid driver's license, DOT medical card, and ability to lift up to 50 lbs. The role requires 21+ years old and availability Tuesday through Saturday, with prior 26-foot box truck experience preferred.

Qualifications

• Valid driver's license and up-to-date DOT medical card.
• Safe driving record and ability to read maps.
• Able to lift 50 lbs and move heavy items.
• 21+ years old and available Tue-Sat.
• Experience driving a 26-foot box truck preferred.

Responsibilities

• Load products onto trucks for deliveries.
• Deliver and install furniture in customers' homes.
• Provide excellent service during deliveries, setup, and clean-up.
• Maximize quality and efficiency scores to improve customer satisfaction.
• Load/unload and handle materials safely.
• Communicate with customers about issues.
• Document returns and notify supervisors.
• Complete reports and paperwork timely.
• Assist with warehouse tasks including lift truck operation.
• Follow safe work practices and company policies.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Skills

Valid driver's license

DOT medical card

Map reading

Lift 50 lbs

Customer service

21+ years old

Tue-Sat availability

26-ft box truck experience

Job description

HIRING IMMEDIATELY: FURNITURE DELIVERY DRIVERS!!! Home Every Night!

Ashley has immediate openings for Delivery Drivers!

A Delivery Driver drives a 26ft delivery box truck and with the assistance of a Driver Helper is responsible for in-home delivery and set up of furniture and/or mattresses.

OUR COMPANY OFFERS GREAT BENEFITS, INCLUDING:

• Competitive Pay
• Generous Paid Time Off (PTO)
• Opportunity for advancement
• Medical, Dental, Vision, & Retirement Benefits
• 401k Plan
• Employee Purchase Discounts of 30% or more
• Home every night
• Earnings up to $55,000 or more per year

KEY JOB RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Loading product onto trucks for deliveries.
• Delivering and installing furniture in the customer’s home in a friendly, professional manner to include mattress removal when necessary.
• Providing excellent service during deliveries, set-up, and clean-up.
• Striving to maximize quality and efficiency scores to continuously improve customer satisfaction ratings.
• Loading and unloading product utilizing proper material handling techniques and equipment to minimize damages.
• Communicating with customers regarding issues.
• Examining and evaluating product for damages, documenting reasons for returns, and notifying supervisors of any issues.
• Completing assigned tasks, reports, and paperwork in a timely and accurate manner.
• Assisting with various warehouse tasks as needed, including driving a lift truck.
• Understanding and maintaining all safe work practices and rules.
• Other duties as assigned, essential or otherwise.

KNOWLEDGE/SKILLS/ABILITIES:

• Must have and maintain a safe driving record, valid driver's license, and up to date DOT medical card.
• Must be able to read maps and follow oral and written instructions.
• Heavy lifting required. May be required to carry heavy merchandise upstairs.
• Must maintain personal appearance by following Ashley's dress code requirements.
• Must be 21 years of age.
• Must be able to work Tuesday through Saturday.
• Experience driving a 26-foot Box Truck preferred.
• Ability to safely move up to 50 lbs. and more with the assistance of a partner.
• Ability to maintain heavy physical activity during shift.
• Ability to bend, stoop, reach, stand, and walk frequently.
• Ability to work in in-door/out-door climate.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:

• Must have close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and ability to adjust focus to read reports, view computer screen, etc.
• Must be able to hear and understand speech to interact with others.
• Must be able to speak so that others will be able to understand.
• Will remain in a seated position for extended periods of time.
• Must be able to perform repetitive tasks with both hands to include keyboarding, handwriting, office/POS equipment and handheld equipment operation.
• Will remain on one’s feet in an upright position and move about on foot.
• Will bend, squat, stoop, kneel, crouch and reach at or above shoulder level.
• Will lift and carry objects up to 50 lbs. or more with assistance; transport loads of up to 100 lbs or more.

Ashley is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Ashley does not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, national origin, veteran status or any other basis covered by appropriate law