Delivery Driver/Material Handler

Richelieu Hardware Ltd; New York (NY); On-site; USD 10,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Richelieu Hardware Ltd is seeking a Delivery Driver for the New York City metro area. The role involves delivering products, maintaining a professional driving record, and ensuring customer satisfaction through effective communication. Competitive hourly rate and benefits are offered.

Benefits

Group insurance program (medical, dental, vision, life, disability, etc.)

Employee Stock Purchase Plan with employer matching

401(K) with employer matching

Paid vacation, holidays, and sick days

Qualifications

• Must have good driving record.
• No CDL license is necessary for this vehicle/position.
• Dedicated and reliable.

Responsibilities

• Deliver orders via the most effective route to ensure complete orders are delivered on time.
• Inspect truck for safe operation and maintain communication during deliveries.
• Safely operate forklifts and perform occasional warehouse duties.

Skills

Communication

Interpersonal skills

Customer service

Team Focused

Reliability

Job description

Company Overview

Richelieu is a leading North American distributor, importer, and manufacturer of specialty hardware and complementary products. Our products are targeted to an extensive customer base of kitchen and bathroom cabinet, storage and closet, home furnishing and office furniture manufacturers, door and window, residential and commercial woodworkers, and hardware retailers including renovation superstores. Richelieu offers customers a broad mix of high-end products sourced from manufacturers worldwide. With over 144,000 product offerings, 106 distribution centers, 2 manufacturing plants, and a state-of-the-art field force that passionately serves over 100,000 customers, Richelieu continues to stand in the forefront of a dynamic and ever-changing industry.

Since 1968, Richelieu understands the significance and impact of a strong set of Core Values. Richelieu stands behind these Five Core Values that serve as the guiding principles of everything we do: Customer Focus, Innovation, Performance, Respect/Integrity/Ethics, and Ownership.

These values are what allow us to achieve Our Mission: to enable our customers to profitably grow their businesses through the design and creation of exceptional kitchens, closets, and storage spaces.

Our Opportunity

We are currently seeking a Delivery Driver to join our team of professionals in the New York City metro area to include Long Island and the 5 boroughs.

KeyResponsibilities

Thisperson will work with members of the distribution team to increase company profitability and customer satisfaction by delivering complete, accurate,and on-time deliveries toRichelieu’scustomers.TheDeliveryDriver will represent the company in a highly professional, safe,and cost-effective manner that complies with DOT and other applicable regulations.

• Deliver orders via the most effective route to ensure complete orders are delivered according to established time frames and customers’needs
• Preparetruck for operation by loadingtheproduct,securing of items and verifying theaccuracy of shippingpapers
• Inspecttruck tires, lights, brakes, fluids, etc. to ensure safe and cost-effective performance with preventive maintenance inmind
• Maintain communication with company during deliveries to ensure any updated instructions arereceived
• Document delivery, accuracy and receipt of orders by the customer according to company directivesand report anydiscrepancies
• Maintain and monitortruck maintenance and driving record requirements, and maintain required documents for safety, security,and qualityprocesses
• Work with other distribution team members to insure complete, accurate and on-time deliveries to the company’scustomers
• Represent the company in a highly professional, safe, and cost-effectivemanner
• Maintain a satisfactory driving record and comply with all DOT and other applicableregulations
• Follow company policies andprocedures
• Increase customer satisfaction by collecting information, feedback on service and resolving complaints per company policy; communicate information back tocompany
• Safely operate forklifts andotherwarehouse equipment asrequired
• Perform occasional warehouse and counterduties
• Maintain proficiency in computerized systems and other technologies asrequired
• Other duties asassigned
• Hours of operation are Monday - Friday, 7:30 am-4:30 pm.
• Position requires lifting/pushing/carrying items up to or over 50 pounds, and potentially working around fumes, airborne particles, or toxic chemicals

What We Are Looking For

• Must have good driving record
• No CDL license is necessary for this vehicle/position
• Excellent communication, interpersonal,and customer service skills
• Team Focused (team player)
• Dedicated/Reliable

Compensation and Benefits

• Competitive market-based hourly rate of $20-25 an hour
• Group insurance program (medical, dental, vision, life, disability, etc.)
• Employee Stock Purchase Plan with employer matching
• 401(K) with employer matching
• Paid vacation, holidays, and sick days