Driver - Full-Time Position - Austin TX

D'Artagnan, LLC.; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 21,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

Fortune Fish & Gourmet is seeking a full-time Delivery Driver in Austin, TX. The role involves delivering seafood, beef, poultry, and gourmet products while acting as the primary customer contact and ensuring high levels of service.

Responsibilities include route execution, safety inspections, proper loading/unloading, DOT/HACCP compliance, and maintaining product temperature. Candidates should have 1–2 years of driving experience and a valid driver’s license.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent is required.
• 1–2 years driving experience preferred.
• Must have a valid state driver’s license.
• Ability to lift up to 80 pounds and handle perishable products with care.

Responsibilities

• Deliver and unload various company products, including seafood, beef, poultry, and gourmet items.
• Serve as the key contact with customers and provide high levels of customer service.
• Follow DOT and HACCP regulations during vehicle operation and product handling.
• Ensure temperature-controlled vehicles maintain required temperature limits.
• Obtain customer signatures and properly document receipts and payments.

Skills

Customer service

Valid state driver's license

English basics

Time management

Reliable transportation

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Job description

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Driver - Full-Time Position - Austin TX

Transportation Full Time Technical Houston, TX, US

7 days ago Requisition ID: 2408

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 and 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