Driver

Kennicott Brothers Co; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 24,796 - 38,572; Full time

Job summary

Kennicott Brothers Co is seeking a delivery driver to operate a delivery van/truck, load and unload goods, and ensure accurate order fulfillment on a daily route in the Chicago area.

The role includes collecting COD payments, maintaining the vehicle, and following safety practices, while communicating with sales and office about discrepancies. A valid driver's license and a clean driving record are required.

Qualifications

• Two years of retail, logistics, or warehouse experience.
• Able to operate powered and manual equipment.
• Valid driver’s license and clean driving record.
• Ability to lift up to 80 pounds as a team lift.
• Detail oriented for processing customer orders.
• Able to collaborate and communicate with other work teams.

Responsibilities

• Drive delivery van/truck and load/unload vehicle.
• Collect payments from COD customers and follow cash processing procedures.
• Notify sales/office of customer concerns or order discrepancies.
• Follow preset delivery routes and organize truck for efficient unloading.
• Close delivery run by reviewing invoices, payments, and trip sheets.

Skills

Detail oriented

Communication

Teamwork

Microsoft Office

Customer service

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Duties and Responsibilities:Drive delivery van/truck.Load/unload vehicle.Collect payments from COD customer (cash, check) and following company cash processing procedures.Alert salespersons/office of customer concerns or order discrepancies.Follow preset delivery route.Organize truck to ensure ease of delivery and unloading.Close delivery run by checking into the office to review invoices, payments, and trip sheets.Maintain vehicle; oil checks, refueling, etc.Inform management of vehicle maintenance needs.Alert leadership of accidents/tickets.Ability to work independently and in a small team.Maintain a clean driving record.Have a valid driver’s license.Complete ongoing safety training; never drive impaired.Customer relations when delivering orders.Assist Warehouse Support team with assorted stocking or processing tasks.Check outgoing product, for accuracy, against the customer invoice.Straighten boxes, sweep floors, remove trash as needed.Additional tasks as assigned by leadership.Skills and Abilities:Able to collaborate and communicate with other work teams.Detail oriented for processing customer orders.Able to use powered and manual equipment, cutting tools, and other tools.Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite or related software.Physical Requirements:Grip, lift, push, pull, and carry wheeled, plastic bins over, up and down inclines, stairs, changes in walking surfaces and elevations.Walk, stand, and sit for extended periods of time.Ability to lift 25 pounds, 50 pounds on occasion, and 80 pounds as a team lift.Able to work in coolers.pecial / Education Job RequirementsAt least two years of retail, logistics, or warehouse experience required.