Delivery Driver

Delivery Driver

The Delivery Driver will be responsible for operating a fully-loaded straight box truck and manually unloading, using a hand truck on metal truck ramps, various products (meats, produce, frozen foods, groceries, dry goods, and paper products) to customer drop-off sites while providing excellent customer service. All functions must be completed in a safe and timely manner and in accordance with the Department of Transportation (Use the "Apply for this Job" box below).

May also be called upon to perform Backhaul duties.

Main office - located in Hammond

It will be the responsibility of the delivery driver to:

• Check route paperwork prior to leaving the yard
• Ensure that he/she has the correct trailer & tractor
• Sign in to the onboard computer with route no &
• Drive safely & follow all DOT rules & regulations
• Deliver all products error-free & in a timely manner
• Collect any monies due as indicated by the invoice
• Complete all necessary paperwork
• Upon return to yard empty trailer (consolidate at domiciles)
• Separate, sort & account for all invoices
• Place all money envelopes in the safe or route bag
• Verify & sign off on pick up slips
• Customer Service
• Any other driver duties that may be assigned

Skill, Knowledge & Abilities:

• Basic knowledge of route delivery.
• Able to read & understand an invoice.
• Safe driving habits & driving record & acceptable MVR, able to lift 50+ pounds on a continuous basis.
• Customer Service attitude.

Physical Body Positions:

• Sitting
• Walking
• Standing
• Bending

Mental:

• Requires essential communication and math skills. Must be able to comprehend industry terms. Computer literate, able to operate the onboard computer system

Working environment:

• Outside in all weather conditions.
• Tractor cab & inside trailer & customer premises including coolers & freezers

Experience:

Minimum one-year driving experience with Class B and/or Class A (preferred) License

Preferred Qualifications:

• 1+ years of commercial driving experience
• Food service distribution industry experience
• Customer service-related work experience

Job Type: Full-time

Trucking home time:
Home weekly

Experience:

• CDL Driving: 1 year (Required)

License/Certification:

• Class A or B (Required)

Work Location:

On the road

Benefits Include:

• Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance
• Vacation and Personal Time Off
• 401k Company Match
• Employee Purchasing Discounts

S&W Wholesale Foods LLC is an Equal Opportunity Employer, drug-free workplace, and complies with ADA regulations as applicable.