Driver (Near Six Flags)

Truly Good Foods; Lithia Springs (GA); On-site; USD 42,000 - 46,000; Full time

Job summary

Truly Good Foods in Lithia Springs, Georgia is seeking a full-time Delivery Driver to transport and deliver products along an established route. You will drive a truck/van, load and unload items, and ensure deliveries are made safely, on time, and with excellent customer service.

Responsibilities include collecting receipts, informing customers of new products, completing delivery paperwork, and keeping the truck interior clean and well-maintained.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED, or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Basic math and reasoning skills.
• Ability to read, write and understand English.
• Basic computer skills and use of scanners.

Responsibilities

• Drive truck/van on established route to deliver products to customer's place of business.
• Load and unload items from the truck/van.
• Obtain and submit receipts including gas receipts.
• Inform regular customers of new products or services.
• Provide excellent customer service by interacting with customers professionally and handling concerns.
• Complete delivery paperwork with customer signatures.
• Maintain the inside of the truck/van clean and organized.
• Inspect vehicle and ensure safety of operation.
• Follow company driving protocols and safety programs.
• Some markets require overnight stays.
• Adhere to traffic laws and company policies.

Skills

English literacy

Math skills

Reasoning abilities

Computer skills

Education

High school diploma / GED

Tools

Pallet jack

Forklift

Job description

• Base Pay $20.00 - $22.00 / Hour
• Job Category Driver, Delivery, Box Truck
• Employee Type FT Non-Exempt
• Required Degree High school
• Travel 95%
• Manage Others No

Job Summary

The Delivery Driver drives a truck/van over established route to transport and deliver products in a safe, timely, and courteous manner. This role requires excellent customer service skills, attention to detail, and a commitment to ensuring our products are delivered in top condition.

• Drives truck/van to deliver items to customer's place of business.
• Load and unloads items from the truck/van.
• Obtains and submits all receipts including, but not limited to gas receipts.
• Informs regular customers of new products or services.
• Provide excellent customer service by interacting with customers professionally, answering any questions, and handling concerns.
• Complete all delivery paperwork including customer signature on receipt for pickup or delivery.
• Maintain the inside of the truck/van clean and organized.
• Inspects delivery truck/van and ensure they are well-maintained and in a safe working condition.
• Follow the Company’s driving protocols, policies and best practices.
• Adhere to all traffic laws and regulations.
• Follow the company’s overall safety programs.
• In certain markets and wherever applicable, the driver is required to stay overnight(s).
• In keeping with our value of Customer Satisfaction, this position is expected to provide high-quality customer service to our internal and external customers, vendors, and others alike.
• Adheres to company Policy and Procedures.
• Acts as a role model within and outside the company.
• Performs duties as workload necessitates.
• Maintains a positive and respectful attitude.
• Communicates regularly with supervisor and about department issues.
• Demonstrates flexible and efficient time management and ability to prioritize.
• Consistently reports to work on time, prepared to perform duties of position.
• May perform other duties as required.

Scope of Responsibility

• This job will have periodic access to confidential data including customer quotes and product costs.
• This job follows standard practices and procedures and is expected to accomplish work assignments with a limited amount of supervision, including but not limited to safe driving practices.

Requirements

Knowledge and Skill Requirements

• Language Ability: Ability to read and comprehend simple instructions, short correspondence, and memos. Ability to write simple correspondence. Ability to effectively present information in one-on-one and small group situations to customers and other employees of the organization. Ability to read and understand English.
• Math Ability: Ability to calculate figures and amounts such as discounts, proportions, and percentages. Ability to apply concepts of basic algebra.
• Reasoning Ability: Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out instructions furnished in written, oral, or diagram form. Ability to deal with problems involving several concrete variables in standardized situations.
• Computer Skills: Able to use basic computer programs and scanners.

Education and Experience

• High school diploma or general education degree (GED); or one to three years related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience.

Physical Demands

• The employee must frequently lift and/or move up to 50 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move up to 100 pounds with additional assistance of other team members and/or equipment. While performing the duties of this Job, the employee is regularly required to stand. The employee is frequently required to walk; sit; use hands to finger, handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms and talk or hear. The employee is occasionally required to stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl.

Tools, Equipment, and Machinery

• Must have ability to operate pallet jack, forklift or similar machinery, tools, and equipment, as needed, in order to perform the essential functions of the job.

Work Environment

• Work is performed in a shipping environment and disruptions occur frequently.
• The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate to loud.

Summary

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed above are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential job duties.

Additional Information

• Current compensation amount for this role? 20-22