Furniture Delivery Driver- Independent Contractor

Hudson's Furniture; Bradenton (FL); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is looking for dedicated delivery drivers to join their team. This role offers a unique opportunity to work independently while providing exceptional service to customers. As a delivery driver, you will ensure that furniture is delivered safely and efficiently, representing the company with professionalism. The position requires physical agility and the ability to lift heavy items, making it ideal for those who enjoy active work. With a commission-based pay structure, you can earn a competitive salary while contributing to a family-owned business with a rich history in the community.

Qualifications

• Excellent communication and human relations skills required.
• Must have a clean driving license for vehicle operation.

Responsibilities

• Provide courteous and efficient delivery of furniture to customers.
• Ensure safe operation of vehicles and compliance with procedures.

Skills

Verbal communication skills

Customer service skills

Ability to lift 75 lbs

Human relations skills

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

About Hudson's Furniture:

Hudson’s Furniture is a second generation family owned company. We’ve been serving Florida's residents with our mission of 'Turning Houses into Homes' since 1982. Hudson's Furniture is seeking to contract with Owner Operators / Independent Contractors. This is an opportunity for delivery drivers with experience operating 26’ box trucks.

Commission based pay. Average driver makes $60-80k/yearly plus bonuses.

• Must be able to provide your own helper.

Responsibilities:

• Provide courteous, efficient and damage free furniture to the customer.
• Provide safe delivery of furniture while representing Hudson’s Furniture in a professional manner.
• Must operate vehicles safely and efficiently, complying with all governmental and corporate procedures.
• Answers all customer questions and must provide exceptional customer care and service.
• Must have a working knowledge of building/setting up pieces and ability to read through diagrams and/or directions as necessary
• All drivers are expected to comply with Hudson’s Furniture appearance guidelines.
• Requires extensive communication with customers and Manager/Supervisors.
• Requires completion of all company mandated documentation (including electronic and/or paperwork) and must follow all company policies and procedures.
• Must learn and be able to make minor repairs and touch ups to the furniture.
• Must perform morning stretches in line with our warehouse safety program.
• Must report all injuries, damages, and any other issues immediately to their supervisor.
• Must complete daily DVIR form and follow-up and/or perform minor maintenance repairs as required.
• Must maintain the cleanliness and organization of your truck and or bay area if loading.
• Must maintain a high completion percentage monthly with a minimum of 92% but is expected to attain a much higher score.

Requirements:

• Excellent human relations and verbal communication skills. Neat appearance since customer contact is required.
• Must be able to provide your own helper.
• Position can be physically demanding, requiring long hours, standing, walking, stooping and physical agility and dexterity, and is subject to weather extremes.
• Ability to lift 75 lbs. Ability to maneuver packages of any weight above 75 lbs. with appropriate equipment and/or assistance from another person.
• Must possess a high school diploma or equivalent.
• Must have a clean DL to be covered under our insurance to drive our vehicles.
• Ability to work in a non-climate controlled environment or outside in adverse weather conditions.

Other Responsibilities:

Responsible for completing any other activities/tasks as assigned by Delivery Operations Manager or Delivery Supervisor relative to Delivery and/or warehouse operations.

This job description in no way states or implies that these are the only duties to be performed by this employee.He/She will be required to follow instructions and perform tasks at the request of his/her supervisor.

Hudson's is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Hudson's does not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, national origin, veteran status or any other basis covered by appropriate law.