Driver

Theuniversityunion; Garfield Heights (OH); On-site; USD 25,000 - 29,000; Full time

Job summary

Theuniversityunion in Garfield Heights, OH is seeking a full-time delivery driver to transport products to customers in a safe and compliant manner. The role involves loading and unloading, verifying paperwork, and maintaining vehicle condition while delivering on schedule.

Candidates should have 21+ years of age, a valid driver’s license, and 1–3 years’ experience. The job requires strong navigation skills and the ability to work a flexible schedule, including weekends and evenings.

Qualifications

• Must be at least 21 years of age.
• Minimum 1–3 years’ experience preferred.
• Must possess valid driver’s license and clean driving record.
• Thorough understanding of the area street grids.
• Ability to effectively utilize navigation software.
• Able to remain calm during stressful periods and work unsupervised.
• Background check required for employment.

Responsibilities

• Adhere to all safety and loss prevention protocols per company policies.
• Anticipate vehicle maintenance issues such as fuel level, scheduled maintenance, and tire wear.
• Assure collection and remittance of cash per policies.
• Assist with picking and packaging of products for orders prior to delivery.
• Communicate with customers to determine pickup and delivery needs.
• Resolve delivery paperwork issues or discrepancies with supervisor.
• Engage customers with friendly, courteous communication.
• Follow all traffic laws and regulatory requirements.
• Handle receipts, packing slips, and invoices.
• Maintain vehicle and equipment in good condition.
• Learn and execute location-specific safety and security protocols.
• Load and unload cargo safely and protect product integrity.
• Ensure accuracy of manifests, packing slips, and invoices.
• Report feedback and potential efficiency issues to management.

Skills

Valid driver's license

Clean driving record

Navigation software

Customer communication

Ability to lift 50 lbs

Education

High school

Tools

Navigation software

Job description

• Location 14646 Neo Parkway,Garfield Heights, OH, 44128,United States
• Base Pay $19.00 / Hour
• Job Category Distribution, Wholesale Delivery
• Relocation Expense Covered No
• Employee Type FT Non-Exempt
• Required Degree High school
• Manage Others No

Description

Responsibilities:

Adhere to all safety and loss prevention protocols per Standard Farms’ policies and procedures.

Anticipate vehicle maintenance issues such as fuel level, scheduled maintenance, and tire wear.

Assure the collection and remittance of cash in accordance with Standard Farms’ policies and procedures as required.

Assist with the picking and packaging of products for orders prior to delivery.

Communicate with customers to determine pickup and delivery needs.

Contact supervisor directly to resolve delivery paperwork issues or discrepancies; take corrective actions as necessary.

Engage customers and clients with friendly, courteous, and effective communication.

Follow all applicable traffic laws and OH cannabis industry regulatory requirements.

Handle paperwork, such as receipts or delivery confirmation notices.

Keep vehicle and associated equipment clean and in good working order.

Learn, understand, and execute customer location-specific protocols regarding safety and security.

Load and unload cargo safely while protecting product integrity.

Maintain fluency in electronic and paper documents associated with product transport including manifests, packing slips, and invoices.

Promptly deliver all customer feedback to the management team including all project rejections.

Recognize and report potential efficiency issues in the supply chain/fulfillment process.

Report any incidents or delays encountered on the road to a supervisor as soon as possible.

Report serious mechanical problems to the supervisor or facility maintenance department.

Review electronic and paper documents for accuracy and compliance to state and local regulations.

Management reserves the right to modify, add, or remove job duties at any time, with or without prior notice, in accordance with business needs. Employees may also be required to perform additional job-related tasks not specifically outlined in this job description, including special projects or assignments requested by their direct manager.

Functional Acumen - Consistently shows comprehensive knowledge, skills, and abilities in the functional area(s) for which they are responsible and understands the fit with overall business goals.

Emotional Intelligence - Consistently executes the four (4) principles of EQ (i.e., self-awareness, social awareness, self-management, relationship management)

Intellectual Agility - Consistently evaluates challenges and opportunities from a variety of angles, taking in multiple inputs, and arrives at reasonable business decisions.

Collaborate - Consistently maintains effective teaming relationships with internal parties, and as applicable, external parties.

Dependable - Can be consistently trusted to execute their job responsibilities on-time and within scope and meets or exceeds targeted business results.

Upholds Company Values - Consistently role-models and supports execution of the Company core values.

Requirements

Must be at least 21 years of age.

Minimum of 1-3 years’ experience preferred.

Must possess valid driver’s license and clean driving record.

Thorough understanding of the area street grids.

Ability to effectively utilize navigation software.

Ability to remain calm during stressful periods (no road rage incidents)

Self-directed; be able to perform work unsupervised.

Every job applicant must pass a comprehensive background check, including the mandates of the local cannabis control commission. A job offer issued before the completion of a background check shall be contingent upon a positive result. A negative background check result may lead to the withdrawal of the job offer.

Must be willing and able to occasionally work a flexible schedule as the business needs demand, including evenings, weekends, holidays, and special events.

Working Conditions/Physical Demands:

• All drivers must have the ability to hear, see, and speak clearly.
• Must be able to drive in congested traffic, interfacing with customers, or adhering to strict delivery timelines.
• Must be able to frequently lift and carry loads up to 50 pounds and repeatedly carry 15-20 pounds across the warehouse or greenhouse.
• Must be able to enter and exit a vehicle many times per shift and sit in a vehicle for long periods.
• Be capable of changing a tire, perform regular safety inspections of assigned vehicle, and be able to safely operate the delivery vehicle in all weather conditions.
• Exposure to outside weather conditions occurs on a regular basis.
• Shifts vary among drivers but may be scheduled seven days a week and between the hours of 5 a.m. and 10 p.m. Overtime may be required periodically.

Frequent and repetitive use of hands for tasks including pruning, transplanting, and equipment handling.

The employee must be able to sit or stand for long durations and perform essential physical functions, including kneeling, stooping, bending, and twisting within confined or restricted spaces.

The employee must be able to work in hot, humid environments and tolerate exposure to workplace elements such as dust, allergens, and water.

The statements contained in this job description are intended to describe the general nature and level of work performed by individuals assigned to this position. They are not intended to be an exhaustive list of all duties, responsibilities, and qualifications required of employees in this role.

TILT is an Equal Opportunity Employer Committed to DEI. All qualified job applicants receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, disability, age, or veteran status. We are committed to fostering diversity and leveraging the value of diversity with equity and inclusion.