Local Delivery Driver-Pennsauken ($17-$21 / hr)

Clark Associates Companies; Pennsauken Township (NJ); On-site; USD 30,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in the food distribution industry seeks a Local Delivery Driver in Pennsauken Township, NJ. The role involves loading and delivering orders to customers while providing high-level customer service. Candidates must hold a Class C license and a high school diploma, exhibiting strong communication skills and the ability to work in a physically demanding environment.

Qualifications

• Class C license with a clean driving record is required.
• High school diploma or GED, or equivalent of education and experience.

Responsibilities

• Load and deliver orders to local customers.
• Maintain cleanliness of delivery van.
• Assist with material handling during downtime.

Skills

Customer service skills

Verbal communication

Critical thinking

Work ethic

Education

High school diploma or GED

Job description

The Local Delivery Driver for The Restaurant Store is responsible for handling the loading and delivery of orders for local customers. The Local Delivery Driver is expected to perpetuate high levels of customer service while navigating delivery routes and completing threshold-level delivery services.

In the event of any downtime or lapse of orders, the Local Delivery Driver is expected to serve as an Operations Professional within the store itself, assisting with daily material handling responsibilities.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES

• Properly organizing and loading picked and prepared orders into delivery van
• Completing morning and afternoon delivery routes
• Professionally and politely interacting with and delivering product to customer locations
• Effectively refer customers to a member of the Sales team to answer relevant questions
• Maintaining general cleanliness of delivery van

EDUCATION and / or EXPERIENCE

• Class C license and a clean driving record
• High school diploma or GED, or equivalent combination of education and experience

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, & ABILITIES

• Demonstrated knowledge of our business model and a strong work ethic
• Basic customer service skills and ability to function well with coworkers
• Strong verbal communication skills and ability to think critically
• Demonstrated ability to manage multiple assignments and deadlines in a fast-paced environment

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

• Work is performed while standing and / or walking, up to and including 9 hours / day
• Requires the ability to communicate effectively using speech, vision, and hearing
• Requires the regular use of hands for simple grasping and fine manipulations
• Requires regular bending, squatting, crawling, climbing, and reaching
• Requires the ability to regularly lift, carry, push, or pull medium weights, up to 50lbs.

WORK ENVIRONMENT

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is occasionally exposed to moving mechanical parts and vehicles. Occasional activities may involve exposure to marked changes in temperature and humidity, and exposure to dust, fumes and gases.The noise level in the work environment is usually quiet to moderate. The passage of employees through the work area is average and normal