What are the responsibilities and job description for the Hearth Products Warehouse Support/ Pellet Delivery Driver position at COSTELLOS ACE?
Job Details
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Position Summary
The Hearth Products Warehouse Support / Pellet Delivery Driver is responsible for the full cycle of all warehouse functions as well as ensuring our customers receive their pellets in a timely manner. The pellet delivery process involves loading the pellets on a flatbed truck, driving to the customer’s home, unloading and hand delivering the pellets into the homeowner’s garage, shed or any other storage location requested.
Job Functions
· Always represent the company in a positive manner.
· Must immediately inform supervisor of any issues with stores, company vehicles or equipment when they arise.
· Participate in all company safety trainings.
· Load and Unload freight, containers, and trailers; including carrying out to sales floor or consumers home.
· Be “customer ready” whenever you are on the stage/sales floor
· Uphold cleanliness standards (including, but not limited to, refraining from smoking in any Company-provided vehicle) in vehicles, work areas and customers’ homes or place of business.
· Participate in the processing of new shipments and help the team to keep the receiving and warehousing area clean and organized.
- This position is a combination of a warehouse associate, delivery driver, and a hand loader/unloader of pellets and stacking them at homeowner’s property.
- Responsible for the on-time delivery of pellets to consumers home.
- Unloading the pellets and walking them to homeowners designated storage area (garage, shed, etc.).
- Stacking the bags of pellets at the homeowners designated areas.
· Pick-up and delivery to customers; must maintain company standards of customer service at all times.
· Be alert for possible merchandise losses. Protect all company assets and report any missing or damaged merchandise to your supervisor.
· Check condition of bags and box(es) to ensure that there is no damage
· Load and unload cargo, or help others with loading and unloading.
· Help other co-workers with unloading and loading.
· Read transport documents to determine assignment details.
· Report vehicle defects, accidents, traffic violations or damage to vehicles.
· Perform any other duty as assigned.
Qualifications & Skills
- Must have a valid Driver’s License
- Must have reliable transportation
- Must be able to pass a drug test and obtain a DOT Medical Card physical
- Basic knowledge of hand tools and their usage.
- Ability to work independently.
- Ability to work in a team and assist others.
Physical Requirements
Essential Physical Ability |
Frequency |
Requirement |
Walking |
Frequent |
Flat surfaces from point to point |
Standing |
Constant |
All work performed on feet |
Sitting |
Frequent |
While assembling grills/furniture. Sitting in truck during delivery. |
Stooping |
Frequent |
Load and unload freight |
Reaching |
Frequent |
To a height of 6 feet |
Lifting |
Frequent |
Up to 60 lbs., up to 500 repetitions per hour to a height of 4 feet (top of table); must be able to lift frequently |
Hand Dexterity |
Frequent |
Must be able to use two hands to carry boxes, grills and furniture. |
Pushing / Pulling |
Frequent |
Load and unload freight |
Carrying |
Frequent |
Up to 100 lbs., up to 200 feet, occasionally more |
Climbing |
In-frequent |
Stairs in storage rooms, ladders, consumers homes |
Vision |
Constant |
Read labels, recognize boxes, safety in working and operating motor vehicle |
Hearing |
Constant |
Safety signals |
Bellmore Home Center, Inc. d/b/a Costello's ace Hardware is an Equal opportunity Employer.