Driver - Full-Time Position - Austin TX

Fortune Fish & Gourmet; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 34,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

Fortune Fish & Gourmet in Austin, TX is seeking a dedicated Delivery Driver for full-time routes delivering seafood, beef, poultry, and gourmet products. You will serve as the primary contact at customer sites, ensuring timely, accurate deliveries and maintaining excellent service standards.

Responsibilities include pre-trip checks, safe loading/unloading, and compliance with DOT and HACCP while keeping perishable products at required temperatures.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent is required.
• One to two years of driving experience.
• Valid state driver's license.
• Basic English-speaking proficiency.
• Ability to work long shifts.
• Experience with temperature-controlled product is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Deliver and unload customer orders following predetermined routes.
• Perform pre-trip vehicle inspections and ensure safety.
• Verify deliveries with customers and obtain signatures.
• Maintain DOT and HACCP compliance during operations.
• Ensure temperature-controlled transport maintains required temperatures.
• Record transactions and collect payments as applicable.
• Report issues to supervision and coordinate with Fleet Manager.
• Assist with loading/unloading using dolly.

Skills

Delivery driving

Customer service

Safety awareness

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Job description

Driver - Full-Time Position - Austin TX

Transportation Full Time Technical Houston, TX, US

The Delivery Driver will deliver and unload various company products, including, but not limited to, seafood, beef, poultry, and gourmet products. The employee will act as key point of contact with the customer, and in so doing will provide the highest levels of customer service.The incumbent will ensure that high safety standards are always maintained while operating Fortune Fish & Gourmet's vehicle. Moreover, the utmost care will be applied in handling the company's perishable products in accordance with HACCP.

Responsibilities

• Perform all pre-trip responsibilities to include checking route numbers and account numbers for assigned deliveries.
• Perform necessary vehicle safety inspections for vehicle.
• Drive and deliver customer orders according to predetermined route. Ensure vehicle is properly secured during drop-offs.
• Load and unload products from vehicle using dolly or other appropriate devices safely.
• Verify delivery of items with customer and obtain proper signatures confirming receipt of product.
• Contact management to discuss issues or concerns as they arise throughout the workday.
• Perform all post-delivery actions, including unloading damaged product, customer returns, and complete any necessary documents.
• Follow Department of Transportation (DOT) and Hazard Analysis Critical Control Point (HACCP) regulations during the operation of the truck and handling of product.
• Monitor and ensure that temperature-controlled vehicles maintain required temperature limits to ensure product quality.
• Develop and maintain high levels of customer satisfaction and goodwill by providing professional assistance and by demonstrating an interest in the customer’s needs. Report any complaints to Supervisor.
• Collect money from customers and properly record transactions on company documentation, including invoices. Ensure that payment (cash, checks, etc.) are properly secured.
• Ensure that safety training is current as per company policy.
• Supports the Fleet Manager by ensuring that vehicles are maintained according to schedule and records are current and correct.
• Other duties as assigned by supervisor.
• Education - High School Diploma or equivalent.
• Experience - One to two years of driving experience. Transportation of temperature-controlled product experience preferred.
• Customer Service - Friendly, outgoing, and courteous customer service demeanor.
• Work ethic - A sense of urgency in meeting critical and time sensitive deadlines with the ability to work with limited supervision.
• Licensing - Must have a valid state driver's license.
• Environmental - Available to work long shifts.
• Language - Basic English-speaking proficiency.
• A combination of the above will also be considered.

Physical Requirements:

• Prolonged standing, sitting, walking, and driving
• Regularly be able to lift up to 80 pounds; may occasionally need to lift over 80 pounds
• Requires constant mental and visual attention, as well as ability to see well in limited light scenarios
• Repetitive reaching, bending, and twisting
• Repetitive pushing and pulling
• Must be able to successfully pass a Medical Examiner's Certification

Fortune Fish & Gourmet is an equal opportunity employer