DRIVER - Delivery Driver

Position Summary

The Delivery Driver is responsible for safely transporting dry ice products to customer locations within designated routes. This role requires a high degree of attention to detail, adherence to safety standards, and excellent customer service skills. Drivers will load, unload, and ensure accurate delivery of orders, while maintaining compliance with all DOT and company safety regulations.

Key Responsibilities

• Cross-trains as a dry ice production warehouse team member
• Handles basic maintenance of the truck including filling the tank with gas, checking oil, and making sure required inspections are performed
• Completes daily vehicle inspection report and advises Branch Manager if delivery trucks need repairs or maintenance
• Maintains a clean and organized trucks
• Develops working relationships with customer base and identifies key points of contact for daily transactions on scheduled routes and non-scheduled routes
• Responds positively to requests from customers, employees
• Maintains professional appearance that represents the Emory brand
• Demonstrates professionalism and excellent customer service while driving and delivering
• Ensures all returned assets are in good working order and staged accordingly upon return to the Branch
• Operates an assigned vehicle with the highest of standards and focuses directly on ensuring the safety of themself and others while on the roadway
• Maintains all requirements of the State DOT/DMV standards for Commercial Class drivers and keeps up with any changes or updates to the defined regulations
• Participates in all safety training offered by the department with specific regard to transportation and warehousing
• Operates all Material Handling Equipment (MHE) with regards to safe practice and best application for the assigned task
• Reviews all current road/traffic reports to reduce travel time and increase efficiency and show effectiveness through documentation of daily trip logs
• Reviews all current road/traffic reports to reduce travel time and increase efficiency and show effectiveness through documentation of daily trip logs
• Shows a level of understanding for the operations of the dry ice production and what drives changes to daily workload
• Additional duties as needed

Qualifications

Education: High school diploma or GED required.

Experience: Previous delivery experience preferred.

License and Certifications: Valid Driver’s License; required with good driving record.

Skills and Abilities:

• Strong attention to detail and adherence to delivery instructions.
• Ability to lift and carry up to 50 lbs.
• Excellent time management skills and reliability.
• Good communication skills for interacting with customers and team members.
• Ability to operate GPS devices and electronic delivery tracking systems.

Work Conditions

• Frequent exposure to varying weather conditions during deliveries.
• Regular lifting, carrying, and handling of dry ice (extremely cold temperatures).
• Ability to work flexible hours, including overtime, weekends, and holidays as required by delivery schedules.

This is a temporary driving position with a 30-day probationary period. Successful completion of this period may lead to an offer for a full-time position.