Delivery Driver - CDL A (Lakeland, FL)

• Deliver and pickup products to customers and get receiving tickets signed.
• Act as the face of the Company in the customer environment.
• Assist dispatcher with planning route to insure most economical use of time and equipment. 
• Maintain contact with dispatcher on a continuous basis and report any delays or problems.
• Maintain truck mileage log as required by DOT regulations.
• Perform routine inspection on assigned equipment and refer defects or repairs to supervisor; clean equipment.  Document pre-trip and/or post trip inspections when applicable.
• Perform all duties in conformance to appropriate safety and security standards.
• Unload products, via donkey if required, at customers’ sites.
• Provide customer service any time it is necessary.
• Complete paperwork required by customer or Harrell’s.
• Secure load prior to each run.
• Must represent Harrell’s in a positive manner at all times.
• Ensure compliance with all Federal, State and Local ordinances affecting this position.
• Ensure compliance with all Company policies and programs.
• Maintain valid driver’s licenses, forklift certifications, medical certifications, and endorsements (Hazmat, Tank, etc., site specific) required to perform responsibilities.
• Ensure timely processing of system information and proper documentation concerning inventory transactions (shipments, transfers, receipts, changes in cost/price, etc.)
• Other duties as assigned.

• Minimum High School Diploma or GED equivalent preferred.

• Two years’ experience as a commercial driver and operating a forklift.

• Must have a current and valid CDL driver’s license (Class A or B License, site specific).
• Must maintain valid medical certification.
• Must maintain valid Hazmat certification (site specific)                 

• Must show good knowledge of geographical area to facilitate efficient routing as well as the ability to read directions and a street map to plot delivery if necessary.
• Able to carry out a series of work instructions without constant supervision.
• Ability to tip and roll a three hundred pound drum of chemicals with proper technique and equipment
• Ability to communicate effectively.
• Thorough knowledge of traffic laws and defensive driving.

• Prolonged sitting and driving a heavy duty vehicle – must be able to climb, sit, see, hear, grasp, and steer a vehicle in motion.
• Communicating with internal and external customers - must be able to talk, hear, see, and comprehend; must be able to use a mobile phone.
• Load and unload trucks – must be able to lift minimum of 60 pounds regularly in order to load and deliver products, some manually as well as with a forklift, must be able to stand, walk, reach, lift, carry, pull, push, bend, and grasp.

• Work environment characteristics described are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential function of this job.
• Must be able to work in severe weather conditions, both heat and cold.
• Exposed to various traffic conditions and possible construction.
• Occasionally may be exposed to noise levels that exceed a normal threshold.

• Must wear steel-toed boots.
• Recommended: Safety glasses, ear plugs, gloves, back brace, and safety attire as noted by guides provided in specific areas. These items will be provided by Harrell’s upon request.
• Personal Protective Equipment must be worn in accordance with SDS recommendations.

This is a full time position
Pay Range:

Salary : $50,000