Truck Driver Temp (Local distance travel / distribution center / fresh produce)

United Exports; Paarl; On-site; ZAR 50,000 - 200,000; Full time

Job summary

United Exports is seeking a dedicated Truck Driver to deliver high-value products in Paarl while ensuring the safety and integrity of the cold chain and representing the company well at delivery points. Responsibilities include safe transport, maintaining delivery logs, and managing stock inventory. Suitable candidates should have a valid driver's license and excellent driving skills.

Qualifications

• Minimum National Senior Certificate/ Grade 12 education required.
• Driver's License EC1 (Code 14) and valid PDP are essential.

Responsibilities

• Transporting and delivering items safely and on time.
• Maintaining delivery logs and ensuring vehicle cleanliness.
• Managing stock inventory and the invoicing process.

Skills

Good driving skills

Time management

Communication skills

Attention to detail

Ability to work well under pressure

Trustworthy and honest

Deadline driven

Education

National Senior Certificate/ Grade 12

Driver's License EC1 (Code 14)

Valid PDP

Job description

United Exports is looking for a Truck Driver to join the team at the Packhouse in Paarl. In this role Delivering high value products to customers in the safest and secure way as possible always keeping the cold chain of the product and representing the company at delivery points.

Key Performance Outputs

• Transporting, and delivering items to clients or businesses in a safe, timely manner.
  
• Adhering to assigned routes and following time schedules.
  
• Able to adapt to changing schedules or routines.
  
• Load and unload vehicle with respective staff and review orders before and after delivery to ensure that orders are complete, the quantities are correct, and the customer is satisfied.
  
• Always prevent stock damages in transit.
  
• Maintains delivery logs and records.
  
• Always keeping cleanliness of the vehicles.
  
• Good knowledge of routes, related business places and locality and ensure the safety is the priority.
  
• Turnaround time at delivery point is in the allowed time frame.
  
• Stock inventory responsibility and managing invoicing process.
  
• Any other duties that might be assigned by the Manager.
  
  
  
  

Requirements

Minimum Education/Qualification:

• National Senior Certificate/ Grade 12
  
• Driver's License EC1 (Code 14) essential.
  
• Valid PDP essential.
  
• Ability to lift and carry heavy items.
  
• Own Transport
  

Skills Required

• Good driving skills.
  
• Trustworthy and honest.
  
• Time management.
  
• Deadline driven.
  
• Attention to detail.
  
• Communication skills.
  
• Ability to work well under pressure in a fast-paced environment.