DOT Delivery Assistant

Haverty Furniture Companies, Inc.; Webster (TX); On-site; USD 25,000 - 33,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401K with match

Medical/Dental/Vision

Paid time off

Career advancement

Community involvement

Employee discount

Referral bonus

Wellness program

Job summary

Havertys is seeking bright, energetic individuals to join our Furniture Delivery Driver Assistant team. You will deliver and install furniture in customers’ homes and communicate clearly to ensure on-time, courteous service.

Starting pay is $21.00 per hour, with higher rates based on experience. Shifts begin at 7:30 am and run 4 or 5 days per week, with Sundays off. Daily Pay is available and a full benefits package is offered.

Qualifications

• Must be 18 years or older.
• No delivery experience required but preferred; training provided.
• Must have a current Driver’s License and a clean driving record with minimal moving violations.
• Must be willing and able to push, pull, and repeatedly lift 150 pounds.
• Must be able to achieve DOT Certification (company paid).
• Must pass background requirements and drug screen including THC testing.
• Uniforms provided; steel-toed boots/shoes required; safety gear when applicable.
• Shifts start at 7:30 am and may run 4 or 5 days per week, Sundays off.

Responsibilities

• Operate the delivery vehicle safely when needed.
• Deliver and set up furniture in customers’ homes.
• Maintain high performance by meeting delivery time windows.
• Document the delivery using mobile device or paperwork.
• Load/unload furniture at customer homes, stores, or warehouse.
• Assist in warehouse or showroom as needed.

Skills

Customer service

Teamwork

Safety awareness

Job description

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Job Description

Furniture Delivery Driver Assistant

We are looking for bright, energetic individuals to join our team of Delivery Drivers. Our Furniture Delivery Driver Assistants are responsible for the delivery and setup of merchandise in the customers’ home. Drivers perform the necessary delivery functions in a safe and professional manner, while staying on schedule to meet our customers’ expectations. If you are highly motivated to succeed and enjoy hands-on work, this is the opportunity for you. You will thrive in our team environment where our focus is always superior Customer Service, Integrity, Quality, and Teamwork.

Pay: Starting at $21.00 an hour, more with experience

Schedule: Shifts start at 7:30 am and work until completion. Routes may run 4 (10/hr +) or 5 (8/hr +) days per week but not on Sundays.

This is your Opportunity to:

• Operate the delivery vehicle, when needed, in a safe and courteous manner.
• Delivery and set up furniture to customers’ homes.
• Maintain high performance levels by keeping within the customer delivery time window.
• Accurately communicate and document the delivery transaction using either a mobile device or the paperwork provided.
• Unload or load product as needed at customers’ homes, stores, or warehouse.
• Assist in the warehouse or showroom if needed.
• Driver Base Pay is $21.00 and up based on experience.
• Get Paid Daily. Team members now have the flexibility to Draw Pay between pay cycles.

We Offer:

• Flexibility to draw pay between pay cycles with our Daily Pay Program.
• 401K program with a company match of 4%.
• Generous benefits package with premier medical, dental, and vision partners.
• Paid time-off includes vacation, sick time, personal days, company holidays.
• Ability to advance within the company if desired.
• Opportunities to give back to the community.
• Substantial associate discount on our quality merchandise.
• Bonus program for Team Member Referrals.
• Complimentary health and wellness program.

Job Requirements

Qualifications:

• Must be 18 years or older.
• No delivery experience required but preferred; training provided.
• Must have a current Driver’s License and have a clean driving record with minimal moving violations.
• Must be willing and able to push, pull, and repeatedly team lift 150 pounds throughout your shift.
• Must be able to achieve DOT Certification (company paid).
• Must be able to pass background requirements and drug screen including THC testing.
• Driving or riding in Havertys delivery trucks: must wear proper Havertys-provided uniforms, steel-toed work boots/shoes required, safety gear when applicable.
• Shifts start at 7:30 am and work until completion. Routes may run 4 (10/hr +) or 5 (8/hr +) days per week but not on Sundays.

Physical Demands:

• Must successfully complete a physical assessment to be considered for the position.
• Must be able to move 150 pounds, including lifting, carrying, pushing, and pulling furniture.
• The role involves driving, going in and out of customers' homes, and properly handling materials.
• The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodation may be considered to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Disclaimer

This job description in no way states or implies that these are the only duties to be performed by this employee. He/she will be required to follow any other instructions and to perform any other duties upon the request of his superior.

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 appropriate law.