Driver

Why you’ll love it here! Benefits include Medical, Dental, Vision, Tuition Reimbursement, Pet, and Legal Insurance 401k Community Service Day Spotlight Awards National Sales Excellence Awards CFSP Prep Certification Program   POSITION SUMMARY: The Driver reports to the Transportation Manager Located in Bellingham, MA Full-Time In Office   The Driver plays a crucial role in safely and efficiently delivering our customers' products while ensuring exceptional customer service. This position involves operating company-owned vehicles with a weight of 26,000 lbs. or less. To comply with Department of Transportation regulations, candidates must be 21 years of age or older.   ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS & RESPONSIBILITIES: Safe Vehicle Operation: Operate company-owned vehicles with the utmost care for safety. Maintain the vehicle in a safe and roadworthy condition through routine inspections. Delivery Operations: Transport products to designated destinations along assigned routes, making local deliveries within a 150-mile radius (may vary by location). Provide outstanding customer service during deliveries, ensuring customer satisfaction. Adhere to assigned routes and time schedules while using company vehicles. Efficiently use forklifts, pallet jacks, or 2-wheel dollies to load/unload items at the warehouse and delivery sites. Documentation and Record-Keeping: Conduct daily inspections of the vehicle and maintain records of these checks. Obtain necessary signatures and accept payments for delivered items when required. Prepare reports and documentation related to deliveries as directed. Warehouse Support: Perform warehouse functions as needed, including tagging orders for shipping, order pulling, packing, and other related tasks (responsibilities may vary by location). Equipment Operation: Drive 16' or 26' box trucks for deliveries, as per location requirements. Additional Duties: Perform other related duties as assigned based on operational needs.   COMPETENCIES: Possess excellent customer service skills to ensure customer satisfaction. Highly motivated and capable of working independently. Willingness to work overtime and weekends as needed. Successfully pass and maintain a D.O.T. medical exam. Ability to travel as required.   QUALIFICATIONS & EXPERIENCE: 1 - 2 years of experience in a related field, or equivalent Military or practical experience. Previous experience driving a 16' or 26' box truck. Possess a Class C license. Minimum age of 21 (as per D.O.T. regulations). Basic computer skills. Ability to successfully pass a background check post offer acceptance.   PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS: Ability to lift 50 pounds. Bend or twist body. Use hands to handle, control or feel objects, tools. or controls. Stand for long periods of time. Keep or regain their balance. Kneel, stoop, crouch, or crawl.