Van Delivery Driver

GHRA WAREHOUSE TRANSPORTATION LLC; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 22,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

GHRA Warehouse Transportation LLC in Houston, TX is hiring for a Van Delivery Driver/Driver Helper to transport grocery and hotshot deliveries using a cargo van. When no deliveries, you may work as a promo driver or driver helper and aim to transition into a route driver.

Responsibilities include loading, delivering to members, collecting POD, maintaining the vehicle, and adhering to FMCSA and DOT policies. Applicants must have a valid Class C or higher license and be at least 23 years old.

Qualifications

• Must have a valid Class C or higher driver's license.
• Minimum age 23 years.
• Ability to learn quickly and adapt to routes.
• Excellent communication skills with customers.
• Willing to learn Maven and Samsara ELD devices.

Responsibilities

• Deliver grocery and hotshot orders using a cargo van.
• Logistically load and unload, verify POD with customers.
• Maintain vehicle and report issues to dispatch.
• Complete route on time and ensure safe driving.
• Transition into route driver after demonstrated performance.

Skills

Driver license

Age 23+

Fast learner

Communication skills

Driver tech ELD

Job description

Job Details

Job Location: GHRA Transportation - Houston, TX 77036

Position Type: Full Time

Salary Range: $19.00

Travel Percentage: Road Warrior

Job Shift: Monday - Friday

Job Category: Distribution - Shipping

General Summary:

The Van Delivery Driver/Driver Helper position will be responsible for transporting grocery deliveries and hotshot deliveries utilizing a cargo van. When there are no grocery orders or hotshot deliveries the employee will work as a promo driver, or driver helper for the transportation department. This position is also expected to transition into a route driver position after successfully demonstrating the correct attitude and aptitude for the position.

Primary Responsibility:

The Van Grocery Driver/ Driver Helper position will deliver promotional product within GHRA delivery zones, and ride as a driver helper on other occasion. They will be responsible for efficiently and safely delivering product to our members. They are expected to maintain their company vehicle in proper working condition and maintain a safe driver record. When working as a driver helper they are expected to assist and learn the entire delivery process from the driver.

Van Delivery Driver/ driver helper requirements:

• Report to dispatch at required start times.
• Do a pre-trip of van.
• Log into route tablet.
• Check paperwork matches route in tablet and the product.
• Log on duty in tablet.
• Load product in van.
• Arrive and depart each stop at the required times.
• Greet the member, verify it is the correct address, deliver product.
• Have member sign for product and take picture of the completed POD.
• Notate on POD any refusals and returns with explanations.
• Complete entire route and inform dispatch if for reason you cannot.
• Upon return to terminal, bring all returns to the RMA specialist.
• Do a post-trip on your unit and inform dispatch of any findings.
• Place your tablet on charger and clock out.

To transition into a route driver, the employee must learn as an driver helper and demonstrate a sustain history of the following capabilities and knowledge:

• clocking in within the required start times and in proper uniform.
• performing proper pre-trips,
• acquire and maintain the proper license and attain a DOT medical card.
• checking paperwork matches route, including having the correct pallets and cold totes.
• logging into their route tablets, electronic logs books, and connecting to their units.
• departing the yard within the departure time limit.
• following delivery procedures at stops, such as counting tobacco, grocery, and cold totes.
• Arriving and departing from delivery stops in their tablets.
• filling out PODs and taking pictures of PODs with tablet.
• meeting stop time requirement at all stops.
• giving great customer service and relating any problems to dispatch.
• unloading their van/truck upon return to yard.
• completing proper post trip.
• returning empty totes and returns with RMA specialist.
• returning keys, PODs, and placing their tablets on charging stand.
• clocking out within requirement time frame.

Understand and comply with FMCSA compliance and DOT Policies.

QualificationsExperience and Skills:

• Valid Class C or higher driver license
• Over 23 year of age
• Ability to learn quickly.
• Excellent communication skills
• Ability to learn driver technologies such as Maven and Samsara ELD devices.

Physical Requirements:

• May be standing or sitting for extend period of times
• Able to lift/push a minimum of 50 lbs.

The above statements reflect the general duties and responsibilities necessary to describe the principal functions of the job, as identified, and shall not be considered an exhaustive list of job responsibilities which may be inherent in the job. Responsibilities are subject to change.