Non CDL Local Delivery Truck Driver

FreshPoint, Inc.; Nashville (TN); On-site; USD 32,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

FreshPoint, Inc. is seeking a delivery driver in Nashville to support daily routes with customer-ready service. You will load, unload, and transport packages, verify deliveries with customers, and maintain accurate records while following safety and DOT guidelines.

Responsibilities include loading and unloading up to 100 pounds, meeting schedule times, and communicating effectively with customers and supervisors. Prior route experience and a valid license are required; English reading required.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• One year route delivery experience or equivalent.
• Valid Driver’s License and ability to read English.

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.
• Verify delivery of items with customer and obtain proper signatures; contact management for authorization when discrepancies on invoice and communicate all errors/returns.
• Handles customer complaints professionally.
• Pre-trip and post-trip inspections in accordance with DOT regulations and Sysco policies and procedures.

Skills

Operate vehicle

Customer relations

Communication

Problem resolution

Independent work

English reading

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 f 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.

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 f 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