DOT Delivery Assistant

Havertys Furniture; Destin (FL); On-site; USD 38,000 - 46,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) plan with 4% company match

Medical, dental and vision insurance

Paid time off

Benefits with advancement

Educational assistance

Referral bonuses

Comprehensive training

Associate discount

Job summary

Haverty Furniture Companies, Inc. is seeking energetic individuals to support our Delivery Drivers by ensuring safe, timely, and professional delivery and setup of furniture in customers’ homes. Candidates should be motivated, team‑oriented, and committed to delivering superior customer service, integrity, quality, and teamwork.

No prior delivery experience is required; training will be provided. Shifts begin at 7:30 am and typical routes run 4 (10 hrs or more) or 5 (8 hrs or more) days per

Qualifications

• Minimum age 18 years.
• Current driver’s license and a clean driving record with minimal moving violations.
• Ability to push, pull, and repeatedly team lift 150 pounds during the shift.
• Capacity to obtain DOT certification (company‑paid).
• Pass background check and drug screen, including THC testing.

Responsibilities

• Operate the delivery vehicle safely and courteously when required.
• Deliver and set up furniture at customers’ residences.
• Maintain high performance by staying within customer delivery time windows.
• Accurately record delivery transactions using a mobile device or supplied paperwork.
• Unload and load products at customers’ homes, the warehouse, or the showroom as needed.
• Assist in the warehouse or showroom whenever necessary.

Skills

Clean driving record

DOT certification

Lifting 150 pounds

Job description

Furniture Delivery Driver Assistant

Haverty Furniture Companies, Inc. is seeking energetic individuals to support our Delivery Drivers by ensuring safe, timely, and professional delivery and setup of furniture in customers’ homes. Candidates should be motivated, team‑oriented, and committed to delivering superior customer service, integrity, quality, and teamwork.

Responsibilities

• Operate the delivery vehicle safely and courteously when required.
• Deliver and set up furniture at customers’ residences.
• Maintain high performance by staying within customer delivery time windows.
• Accurately record delivery transactions using a mobile device or supplied paperwork.
• Unload and load products at customers’ homes, the warehouse, or the showroom as needed.
• Assist in the warehouse or showroom whenever necessary.

Schedule

Shifts begin at 7:30 am and continue until completion. Typical routes run 4 (10 hrs or more) or 5 (8 hrs or more) days per week, excluding Sundays.

Compensation & Benefits

• Base pay starts at $18.50 per hour, increasing with experience.
• Daily pay with the option to draw between pay cycles.
• Paid comprehensive training program.
• 401(k) plan with a 4% company match.
• Generous benefits package, including premier medical, dental, and vision partners.
• Paid time‑off encompassing vacation, sick time, personal days, and company holidays.
• Opportunities for advancement and community involvement.
• Substantial associate discount on our quality merchandise.
• Referral bonus program for team members.
• Educational financial assistance.
• Complimentary health and wellness program.

Qualifications

• Minimum age 18 years.
• No prior delivery experience required, though preferred; training will be provided.
• Current driver’s license and a clean driving record with minimal moving violations.
• Willingness and ability to push, pull, and repeatedly team lift 150 pounds during the shift.
• Capacity to obtain DOT certification (company‑paid).
• Pass background check and drug screen, including THC testing.

Physical Demands

• Must complete a physical assessment before employment.
• Must be able to move 150 pounds, including lifting, carrying, pushing, and pulling furniture.
• Role involves driving, entering and exiting customers’ homes, and handling materials safely.
• The physical demands described are representative of those required to perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be considered for qualified individuals with disabilities.

Havertys is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Havertys 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 applicable law.