Driver

East Coast Metal Distributors, Inc.; Richmond, Northern (VA, KY); Hybrid; USD 25,000 - 39,000; Full time

Job summary

East Coast Metal Distributors is seeking a reliable delivery driver to service customers on the East Coast. You will safely deliver products, load/unload, and provide courteous service while following company procedures.

You will operate mobile logistics apps, maintain logs, coordinate with branches, and assist in warehouse tasks. A clean driving record, ability to pass DOT and background checks, and willingness to work overtime are required.

Qualifications

• Clean driving record with limited violations and no suspensions.
• Must pass pre-employment drug screening and background check.
• Able to pass a DOT physical examination requirements.
• Excellent communication with customers and team members.
• Willingness to work overtime, holidays and weekends as needed.
• 21 years of age or older with valid license.

Responsibilities

• Safely drives company vehicle to pickups and deliveries on time.
• Loads/unloads products and maintains organized vehicle.
• Provides exceptional customer service at delivery points.
• Operates mobile apps related to logistics and delivery operations.
• Completes daily driver logs and submits reports to management.
• Assists in processing sales orders and coordinating delivery schedules.
• Notifies managers of discrepancies, needed maintenance, or safety concerns.
• Represents East Coast Metal Distributors with clean, company-provided uniforms.
• Performs other duties as assigned by Branch/Warehouse Manager.

Skills

Clean driving record

DOT physical

Customer service

Effective communication

Overtime flexibility

Pre-employment drug screening

Job description

Job Objective:Deliver products to East Coast Metal Distributors' customers in a professional, courteous, helpful and expeditious manner. Ensure proper items and quantities arrive in good order. Provide support to warehouse operations as needed.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Safely drives a company vehicle to make timely pick-ups and deliveries.
• Loads and unloads products for delivery
• Provides exceptional customer service to customers
• Must be capable of operating mobile applications relevant to logistics and delivery operation
• Completes all assigned training before deadlines.
• Verifies items with proper initialing and dating and notifies manager of any discrepancies before leaving place of delivery.
• Represents East Coast Metal Distributors by wearing clean, company provided uniforms.
• May operate a forklift to move materials and unload vehicles.
• May assist in performing general building maintenance to ensure warehouse is organized, clean, and safe.
• Maintains organized, clean and safe delivery vehicle.
• Notifies Warehouse Manager or Branch Manager of any needed service, repairs, or unsafe conditions.
• Completes daily driver log and returns fuel receipts and other reports to manager daily.
• Participates in organizing delivery schedules.
• Assists in processing sales orders when needed.
• Observes all safety and company rules and regulations in the Driver Safety manual.
• Completes any other duties assigned by the Branch or Warehouse Manager

Address

928 N Meadow Street, Richmond , Virginia 23220 , United States

Here is what you will be doing as part of the team:

Required Qualifications

• Willing to work overtime, holidays and weekends as requested by the Branch Operations Manager.
• Possess a clean driving record:
  • No more than one moving violation* in any one-year period, or more than two moving violations in the most recent three years
  • No more than one preventable accident in any two-year period during the most recent three years
  • No restrictions, suspensions, or DUI convictions in the past three years
  • Ability to pass a DOT physical examination requirements
  • Ability to communicate effectively with customers and provide superior service
  • Must be 21 years of age or older
  • Pass a pre-employment drug screening and background check
  • Non-CDL License Holders: A minimum of 2 years of verifiable driving experience is required; 3 or more years is preferred.
  • CDL License Holders:A minimum of 1 year of verifiable CDL driving experience is required.

Physical Demands

Must be physically able to lift equipment components, parts and machinery. Frequent standing bending, stooping and/or walking are required. Must be able to use body members to work, move, and lift or carry moderately heavy objects, equipment or materials up to 20 pounds. Physical demand requirements are at levels for moderately active work. Specific visual abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, peripheral vision and color vision for driving.

Working Conditions and Hazards

Work is mostly performed in a warehouse or truck. Must also be able to perform work in a warehouse that may be dimly lit with exposure to wet and/or humid conditions, fumes and airborne particles. There is some risk of exposure to toxic or caustic chemicals and gases, outside weather conditions, extreme cold or heat and loud noises.

Physical Demands

Sedentary – Lifting 0-10 pounds

Frequent

Frequent

Moderate Lifting – 20 to 50 pounds

Frequent

Heavy Lifting – 50 to 100 pounds

Occasional

Pulling/Pushing, Carrying

Frequent

Reaching or working above shoulder

Occasional

Walking

Frequent

Standing

Frequent

Frequent

Stooping

Occasional

Kneeling

Occasional

Repeated Bending

Occasional

Climbing

Occasional

Occasional

Operating a motor vehicle

Constant

Operating a commercial vehicle

Constant

Operating warehouse equipment, forklift, basiloid lift, etc

Frequent

Frequent

Status

Full-Time

Position Type

Hourly

Company

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