What are the responsibilities and job description for the Delivery Driver/ Warehouse Team member position at Western Green?
The mission of Vision Green is to enhance and preserve the natural environment of the local Tri-State area. We serve our community by providing high-quality erosion control and turf products. At Vision Green, we understand the importance of a sustainable environment and the joy it brings to our customers.
Job Summary
This position involves direct interaction with customers to assess their needs and provide recommendations for the best products to address their specific issues. The role also includes loading, delivering, and unloading products for customers.
Essential Job Functions:
- Deliver bulk landscape materials, erosion control products, and other items within the Tri-State area.
- Load and unload delivery trucks efficiently and safely.
- Assist retail customers with selecting and loading landscape products, including 50-pound bags of seed/fertilizer and erosion control materials.
- Greet customers warmly upon entry and offer assistance.
- Inquire about customers' needs and guide them to the appropriate product area.
- Build positive relationships through engaging conversations and providing knowledgeable, accurate product recommendations.
- Coordinate delivery or pick-up arrangements for customer orders.
- Clearly communicate delivery charges to customers when applicable.
- Ensure products are properly prepared for secure and safe transportation.
- Stock products in the store as needed to maintain inventory levels.
- Maintain a clean, organized, and safe warehouse environment.
- Perform any other necessary tasks to ensure smooth store operations.
General Responsibilities:
- Actively contribute to identifying and addressing areas for improvement in: Workplace safety, Product quality, and Our ability to provide customers with superior products and service.
- Uphold and demonstrate commitment to the company's Core Values.
- Maintain regular attendance.
- Perform other duties as assigned.
Required Skills:
- Strong communication skills, both oral and written, in English.
- Proficiency in operating office equipment, including copiers, fax machines, scanners, printers, and multi-line phones.
- Ability to read, write, and understand a variety of instructions, correspondence, and memos.
- Friendly, helpful, and approachable demeanor.
- Self-motivated with the ability to set goals and accomplish daily tasks.
- Basic knowledge of computers, including email and internet use.
- Ability to maintain positive relationships with coworkers, office personnel, supervisors, and management.
- Excellent customer service skills for both internal and external customers.
- Flexibility to perform various tasks as needed and to work a somewhat flexible schedule.
- Willingness to do whatever is necessary to maintain store operations and effectiveness.
- Dependable and able to work with minimal supervision.
- Ability to pass drug and alcohol tests.
Desirable Experience/Skills:
- 3 years of forklift experience.
- CDL (Commercial Driver’s License) required.
- Ability to understand customer needs and assist in selecting appropriate products.
- Willingness to become a subject matter expert in relevant areas.
- Experience in horticulture, turf management, pesticides, or erosion control is a plus.
Join our team today and contribute to our mission of delivering exceptional service while enjoying a dynamic work environment!
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: From $20.00 per hour
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- 401(k) matching
- Dental insurance
- Health insurance
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Paid training
- Vision insurance
Shift:
- Day shift
Work Days:
- Monday to Friday
- Weekends as needed
Work Location: In person
Salary : $20