Lead Delivery Driver (Furniture Delivery)

Williams Sonoma; Hickory (NC); On-site; USD 40,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a leading company in home furnishings as a Lead Delivery Driver in Claremont, NC. This role involves delivering furniture with a focus on customer satisfaction and requires a valid driver's license. Take advantage of generous company benefits including discounts, retirement plans, and health insurance.

Benefits

Generous discount on all products

401(k) plan

Paid vacations and holidays

Health benefits, dental and vision insurance

Qualifications

• Completion of driver training program or one-year equivalent experience.
• Good driving record and knowledge of highways.
• Ability to lift heavy furniture.

Responsibilities

• Driving a straight truck and providing white glove service.
• Performing minor repairs and inspecting vehicle.
• Preparing required documentation and conducting inventory.

Skills

Communication skills

Customer service

Team player

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Tools

26’ box truck

Job description

Lead Delivery Driver (Furniture Delivery)

Since it was founded in 1956, Williams - Sonoma has grown from Chuck Williams’ single store in Sonoma, CA into one of the largest retailers in the country, with some best known and most beloved brands in home furnishings, including Williams – Sonoma. Pottery Barn and West Elm.

Our Distribution Centers serve as vital connections between factories and our retail, online and mail-order customers around the world. The Supply Chain environment is dynamic and fast-paced, and the network is expanding rapidly. If you have a background in distribution, manufacturing, engineering, transportation, finance, human resources or home delivery – and are looking for a job with a strong opportunity for gaining new skills and for advancement – our Supply Chain Organization could be just the place for you.

Williams-Sonoma, Inc Supply Chain Overview

In 2021, recognized as a Great Place to Work, an honor which reflects that we are truly a people-first organization. Our operation includes:

• 3300 full-time associates across Supply Chain
• 9 large Furniture Distribution Centers located in Los Angeles, Dallas, Atlanta, and Newark totaling 7.5 million square feet
• 38 delivery hubs in cities larger than 750,000 in population
• 3 small package ecommerce Distribution Centers located in Memphis, TN and Olive Branch, MS totaling 3 million sq ft, consisting of 1200 full-time associates and 5000 seasonal/temporary associates
• 4 Sutter Street Upholstery Factories located in North Carolina, Mississippi, and California with over 1,400 FTE’s producing approximately $900 million to $1 Billion in sales of Upholstered furniture
• Transportation Department for Ocean, Air, Trucking and Rail consisting of over 45 transportation professionals located in Memphis, TN
• 700 associates in our Sourcing offices in 10 countries in Asia and Europe including China, Vietnam, Singapore, India, Italy, and Turkey

The Insert Lead Delivery Driver position is located in Claremont, NC.

You’ll be excited about this opportunity because you will....

• Operating and driving a straight truck
• Projecting company image,” White Glove Service”
• Completely assembling furniture as required, e.g., placing mirror brackets, bed slats, bed center support legs, hanging wall mirrors (within company safety and liability guidelines)
• Using effective communication skills and a professional demeanor with customers
• Performing minor repairs of furniture during unloading process or in customer’s home
• Inspecting vehicle for safe performance
• Conducting inventory of tools, supplies, equipment, and repair kits
• Preparing required documentation; driver logs, delivery receipts and comments
• Unloading returns and pickups each morning prior to loading new delivery items.
• Submitting all delivery documents and vehicle inspections sheet along with explanations of returned items.
• Providing information concerning trip feedback and problems requiring corrective actions
• Train others on daily work assignments when needed

Check out some of the required qualifications we are looking for in amazing candidates….

• High School Diploma or GED
• Completion of driver training program or one-year equivalent experience
• Previous experience with furniture or household goods desirable, will train
• Understanding of proper lifting techniques desirable, will train
• Experience driving a 26’ box truck or CDL “B” or “A” preferred
• Good driving record
• Good knowledge of highways, map reading, sense of direction
• Good communication skills and friendly, professional manner
• Minimum age 21 years
• Honesty and pride in workmanship
• Ability to lift heavy furniture effectively with partner
• Must have good attendance and be a team player

Review these physical requirements, as they play a major part in this role….

• walking
• standing
• lifting

Our company benefits are second to none in the industry….

• Generous discount on all Williams-Sonoma, Inc. brand products
• 401(k) plan and other investment opportunities
• Paid vacations, holidays, Employee Assistance Programs, Time Off to Volunteer & Matching Gifts Community Service Program
• Health benefits, dental and vision insurance, including same-sex domestic partner benefits, Legal and Identity Protection Plans and Pet Insurance

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