Store Driver

Advance Auto Parts; Cedar Rapids (IA); On-site; USD 25,000 - 40,000; Part time

Job summary

Join a dynamic team in a pivotal role as a Store Driver, where you will be the face of customer service by delivering automotive parts to commercial clients. This entry-level position offers the opportunity to develop essential skills in navigation, communication, and inventory management while ensuring safety standards are met. You will play a crucial role in maintaining store operations, from delivering parts to keeping the store organized and clean. If you are looking for a flexible work environment that values teamwork and customer satisfaction, this is the perfect opportunity for you to grow your career in the automotive industry.

Qualifications

• Entry-level position supporting delivery of parts to commercial customers.
• Automotive parts experience preferred for success in this role.

Responsibilities

• Safely deliver parts to customers and assist with inventory processes.
• Maintain store cleanliness and stock parts as needed.

Skills

Basic driving and navigation ability

Friendly communication

Safety knowledge and skills

Ability to locate and stock parts

Basic math skills

Education

Valid driver's license

Fleet safety certification

Tools

Delivery board system

Inventory systems

Job description

locations 3000 16th Ave Sw, Cedar Rapids, IA 52404

time type Part time

posted on Posted 3 Days Ago

job requisition id R-0516181

Job Description

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and do not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of race, color, sex, age national origin, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, status as a veteran and basis of disability or any other federal, state or local protected class.

What is a Store Driver?

Entry level store position capable of supporting delivery of parts to commercial customers. The role has the responsibility to deliver parts to our commercial customers and assist with task and inventory processes in the store. This position can be part time or full time and must be fleet safety certified.

Primary Responsibilities

1. Safely deliver parts to customers as needed
2. Pick and stage parts for customer orders
3. Pick up returns and cores
4. Drop off weekly / monthly sales flyer
5. Daily collection of credit accounts

Secondary Responsibilities

1. Store Cleanliness including floors, bathrooms, facing, dusting, parking lot
2. General stocking including truck stocking and back stock

Success Factors

1. Basic driving and navigation ability
2. Ability to use delivery board system
3. Friendly communication
4. Ability to locate and stock parts
5. Safety knowledge and skills
6. Operating inventory systems (Back stock) and store equipment

Essential Job Skills Necessary for Success as a Driver

1. Communicate effectively and build strong relationships with customers, peers and management
2. Read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, parts catalogs, and procedure manuals
3. Use basic math accurately: add, subtract, multiply, and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals
4. Ability to work an assortment of days, evenings, and weekends as needed

Prior Experience that Sets a Driver up for Success

Automotive parts experience is preferred.

Certificates, Licenses, Registrations

Must have a valid driver's license and be fleet safety certified.

Physical Demands

The physical demands and work environment described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job, with or without reasonable accommodation. While performing the duties of this job, the employee will predominantly be walking or standing. The employee is required to be able to talk and hear, and use hands and fingers to handle or feel; reach with hands and arms; climb or balance; and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl. The employee must frequently lift and/or move up to 50 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move up to 100 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus.

Work Environment

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job, with or without reasonable accommodation. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is usually working inside; however, they will occasionally be outside and exposed to various weather conditions while performing such tasks as installing batteries and wiper blades. The employee is also occasionally exposed to moving mechanical parts; high, precarious places; toxic or caustic chemicals; risk of electrical shock; explosives; and vibration. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.