Non CDL Local Delivery Truck Driver

FreshPoint, Inc.; Hartford (CT); On-site; USD 42,000 - 56,000; Full time

Job summary

FreshPoint, Inc. is seeking a route delivery driver to execute daily routes with frequent stops. You will load and unload products, verify deliveries with customers, and help maintain accurate inventory and paperwork at each stop.

The role requires reliable English reading skills, a valid driver's license, and at least one year of route delivery experience. You may assist with loading and palletizing and must adhere to safety rules and DOT regulations.

Qualifications

• One year route delivery experience or applicable background driving a straight truck.
• Must be able to read and understand English.

Responsibilities

• Runs routes efficiently, meeting or exceeding designated route times.
• Unload product from trailer and place in designated customer storage areas; lift up to 75 pounds.
• Verify delivery with customer and obtain signatures; handle discrepancies and returns.
• Handle customer complaints professionally and communicate with management.
• Perform pre-trip and post-trip inspections in accordance with DOT regulations and company procedures.

Skills

Route delivery

Customer service

Driving safety

Load/unload goods

English literacy

Education

High School or GED

Job description

Position Purpose

All drivers run daily routes with frequent stops and are required to load packages onto hand trucks and unload product at each stop on the assigned route in the order they are designated by the Transportation Department Manager. Candidate will operate successfully in a cross dock model picking up loaded truck from a nightly delivery at the assigned loading dock and returning the empty truck back to the assigned lot at the end of the route. May be required to assist occasionally with loading trucks, palletizing product, and performing other duties as assigned by Supervisor or Manager.

Primary Responsibilities

Runs routes efficiently, meeting or exceeding designated route times.

• Unload product from trailer, by hand or using hand cart, and place in designated customer storage areas. May include transporting product down ramps, stairs, or docks, in all weather conditions.
• Frequently lift, push, or move product that weighs 1-75 pounds, up to 100 pounds; frequently reach up to 72” to stack and unstack pallets and hand cart; constantly bend and twist while loading and unloading product, and retrieving items from trailer.

Verify delivery of items with customer and obtain proper signatures. Contact management for authorization when discrepancies on invoice and communicate all errors/returns. Calls in when customer does not receive their entire order (shorts)

Handles any customer complaints professionally

Handles company equipment properly, follows written driver safety rules, and performs pre-trip inspection. Perform pre-trip and post-trip responsibilities in accordance with Department of Transportation (DOT) regulations and Sysco policies and procedures

Education

• High School or GED or equivalent

Experience

• One year route delivery experience or applicable background driving a straight truck
• Valid Driver’s License
• Must be able to read and understand English.

Skills

• Operate vehicle in a variety of traffic and weather conditions.
• Meet or exceed minimum productivity levels established by the Company.
• Meet or exceed established cases per error goals
• Demonstrate strong customer relations and problem resolution skills.
• Effectively plan and organize work activities independent of direct supervision.
• Develop a good working knowledge of product and inventory control techniques and procedures.
• Maintain ongoing inter-department communications related to routing, safety, and customer relations.
• Proven ability to communicate articulately and perform simple arithmetic (Experience in handling money preferred)
• Building Customer Loyalty
• Managing Work
• Adaptability
• Building Trust
• Follow-up
• Communication