Delivery Driver - Water Heater

Dakota Supply Group; Plymouth (MN); On-site; USD 25,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Employee ownership (ESOP)

Training and development

Competitive compensation

Paid time off

Health/dental/vision

Life insurance & disability

HSA with employer contribution

Parental leave & adoption assistance

Job summary

Dakota Supply Group is seeking a Water Heater Delivery Driver in Plymouth, MN. This full-time, hourly role involves delivering products to customers and jobsites, loading and unloading, and maintaining safe driving records.

Typical hours are 7am–4pm, Monday through Friday, with occasional variation based on business needs. The position requires a valid driver's license, basic warehouse knowledge, and the ability to use a forklift and RF scanner.

Qualifications

• A valid Driver's License is required.
• Strong customer service and communication skills are essential.
• Ability to plan, prioritize and organize work under time deadlines.
• Safety training on material handling and forklift driving is preferred.
• Experience with forklift operation and warehouse tools is helpful.
• Familiarity with computer systems and RF scanners.
• Basic warehouse and delivery knowledge improves performance.

Responsibilities

• Load delivery truck safely according to policy.
• Coordinate with warehouse on product loading.
• Inspect truck/trailer per DOT standards before trips.
• Communicate delivery dates and times with customers.
• Deliver to job sites, businesses and homes within radius.
• Unload materials at customer locations per instructions.
• Maintain DOT/OSHA compliance and safety policies.
• Operate forklift and use RF scanner when pulling orders.
• Perform other duties as assigned by supervisor.

Skills

Driver's license

Customer service

Time management

Safety training

Forklift operation

RF scanner

Computer literacy

Tools

Forklift

RF scanner

Job description

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Delivery Driver - Water Heater

Full Time Plymouth, MN, US

3 days ago Requisition ID: 3714

Salary Range: $18.37 To $30.67 Hourly

*Factors that may be used to determine your actual salary include your job specific skills, education, training, job location, number of years of experience related to this role and comparison to other employees already in this role.

DSG is seeking a Water Heater Delivery Driver in our Plymouth, MN location. In this full time, hourly position, work is typically performed between the hours of 7amand 4pm, Monday through Friday, but may vary on occasion according to business needs. As a Delivery Driver, you will work in all aspects of warehouse operations, with the primary duty of delivering product to customers and jobsites, which includes the loading, unloading, securing and transporting of such materials.

At DSG, we are dedicated to building futures one job at a time. Starting with yours. As an ESOP, we are a community of peers, first and foremost. And we focus on cultivating an environment of respect, teamwork and growth. Where your career path is rich with possibilities. Where every success is shared. And where every challenge is overcome together. For more than a century, we’ve delivered more than supplies, we’ve offered true partnership and valuable solutions. By continuing to empower the future of our vendors and customers, we will empower a future of ongoing success for all of us.

A Typical Day in the Life of a Delivery Driver at DSG:

• Load delivery truck in a safe manner, according to company policy
• Work with warehouse associates to communicate how product should be loaded
• Inspect truck & trailer according to company policy and DOT standards, to ensure it is in good working order
• Immediately communicate any vehicle safety and/or maintenance issues to the supervisor
• Communicate with customers regarding delivery dates & times
• Make deliveries to job sites, businesses and homes. Many times these deliveries will be a "set in place delivery" and you will remove the old empty water heater.
• Drive to various customer locations, typically within 150 miles of branch location
• Unload materials at customers’ places of businesses and/or warehouses, as per customer instruction
• Stay compliant with DOT/FMCSA and OSHA regulations including completion of training activities as required by DSG policy and/or regulatory authorities
• Adhere to DSG’s safety policy and vehicle safety program
• Maintain a good driving record
• Assist in all aspects of warehouse operations when not out on delivery:
  • Accurately pull product to fill orders in a timely manner
  • Pack, label and put filled orders in proper locations for delivery
  • Operate forklift
  • Use computer and RF scanner to check on status, availability and location of product
• Perform other duties as assigned

A Successful Delivery Driver Typically Has:

• A valid Driver’s License with the ability to obtain a medical card (required).
• Basic product and warehouse/delivery knowledge normally acquired in one to three years of applicable experience.
• The ability to plan, prioritize and organize work effectively to work efficiently under pressure and time deadlines.
• Safety training on material handling and forklift driving.
• Strong interpersonal, customer service, and communication skills.
• A physical ability to lift, push, pull or move items weighing 70-325lbs. with the aid of mechanical device or another person.
• Prior computer knowledge, experience, and skills.

At DSG, We Offer Benefits Built for You:

• We are proudly 100% employee owned, which means your hard work and decisions directly benefit not only the success of the organization, but also your individual Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP).
• We are highly committed to your training and development, offering personal and professional development opportunities and unlimited growth potential.
• We offer competitive compensation packages based on your experience and potential.
• You will receive generous Paid Time Off (PTO) and Extended Medical Leave (EML) allowances.
• Our comprehensive benefits package, including medical, dental, and vision, also offers a multitude of other perks such as life insurance, short- and long-term disability, and a Health Savings Account (HSA) with employer contribution, among many others.
• We know the importance of family, and offer various family planning and childcare savings opportunities, including paid parental leave, adoption assistance, infertility assistance, and a Dependent Care Flexible Spending Account (FSA).
• Build your financial future through multiple retirement savings opportunities, including a 401(k) with employer match and ESOP.
• You will receive a discount on all DSG-supplied products.
• We believe in giving back to our communities and hope that you will too, which is why we offer paid volunteer hours in addition to PTO.