Job Description
The Delivery Van Driver will play a fundamental role in making on‑time deliveries to customers and servicing our neighborhoods, while continuously providing exceptional service and driving sales.
- Pick up product and deliveries from store locations and deliver to customers’ homes or commercial customers, and maintain appropriate documentation for this safety‑sensitive position.
- Add on sales while making deliveries.
- Stay aware of all current promotions and sales throughout the company.
- Pickup and deliver between stores (transfers) and maintain appropriate documentation for this safety‑sensitive position.
- Always represent the company in a positive manner.
- Immediately inform the supervisor of any issues with company vehicles or equipment when they arise, and report vehicle defects, accidents, and traffic violations.
- Maintain a safe and competent driving record as demonstrated on the state Motor Vehicle Record.
- Maintain a valid driver’s license.
- Must be forklift certified.
- Participate in all company safety trainings.
- Load and unload freight, including carrying goods to the sales floor, at home deliveries, or helping others with loading and unloading.
- Be "customer ready" whenever you are on the sales floor.
- Uphold cleanliness standards (including, but not limited to, refraining from smoking in any company‑provided vehicle) in vehicles and work areas and complete the weekly equipment maintenance checklist.
- Participate in the processing of new shipments and help the team keep the receiving and back‑stock area clean and organized.
- Be alert for possible merchandise losses; protect all company assets and report any missing or damaged merchandise to your supervisor.
- Check the condition of boxes to ensure that there is no damage.
- Read transport documents to determine assignment details.
- Operate the company vehicle safely in compliance with all applicable motor vehicle and traffic laws and ensure no use of a cellphone while operating the vehicle.
- Perform other tasks as asked by Managing Partners and members of Management.
Qualifications
- Must have a clean and valid driver’s license.
- Must have experience driving in NYC/New Jersey.
- Must pass a pre‑employment drug test.
- Must be able to be added to company insurance.
- Must be able to work in the mornings during the business hours of our company and the companies we deliver to.
Benefits
- 401(k) matching
- Flexible schedule
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Referral program
Shift Availability
Ability To Commute
- Copiague, NY 11726 (required)
Ability To Relocate
- Copiague, NY 11726: Relocate before starting work (preferred)
Bellmore Home Center, Inc. d/b/a Costello’s Ace Hardware is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
Job Type: Part‑time
Work Location: In person