What are the responsibilities and job description for the Local Route Driver position at Freshpoint?
Job Summary
We are seeking a highly skilled Local Route Driver to join our team at Freshpoint. As a Local Route Driver, you will be responsible for delivering products to customers in a timely and efficient manner.
Key Responsibilities:
- Unload product from trailers by hand or using hand carts and place in designated customer storage areas.
- Frequently lift, push, or move product that weighs 1-75 pounds, up to 100 pounds; frequently reach up to 72 to stack and unstack pallets and hand cart; constantly bend and twist while loading and unloading product, and retrieving items from trailers.
- Verify delivery of items with customers and obtain proper signatures. Contact management for authorization when discrepancies on invoices and communicate all errors/returns. Calls in when customers do not receive their entire order (shorts).
- Handles any customer complaints professionally.
- Handles company equipment properly, follows written driver safety rules, and performs pre-trip inspections. Perform pre-trip and post-trip responsibilities in accordance with Department of Transportation (DOT) regulations and Sysco policies and procedures.
Requirements:
- High School or GED or equivalent.
- One year route delivery experience or applicable background driving a straight truck.
- Valid Drivers License.
- Must be able to read and understand English.
