VMI - Delivery Driver Sales - SunSource

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I. FUNCTIONS & REQUIREMENTS

Purpose

The purpose of this job is to pick-up and/or deliver merchandise as required and serve as a company representative, promoting the reputation of United Central Industrial Supply Company in a positive manner.

Primary Functions

•Operate company vehicles safely.

•Load and unload merchandise on vehicles.

•Obtain signatures and/or payments upon delivery of merchandise.

•Follow assigned scheduling of deliveries; make deliveries on time as scheduled.

•Follow proper procedures in reporting accidents in accordance with company policies.

•Maintain vehicles appearance, reporting any needed maintenance; observe traffic laws and regulations.

•Maintain neat personal appearance; always remain courteous and service minded in dealing with customers.

•Keep supervisor informed of shortages, overages or damaged merchandise and unresolved customer complaints.

Additional Functions

•Maintain housekeeping in the warehouse and stockyard.

•Assist in the stock transfer process.

•Comply with prescribed safety regulations of this company and its customers when entering their property.

•Any other duties that supervisor feels necessary to fulfill the objectives of the company.

•Attend training courses to include but not limited to recertification and safety.

•Perform counter sales, inventory control and other departmental duties as required.

Required Equipment

•Various sized delivery vehicles.

•Knuckle boom crane.

•Forklift.

•Dollies, binders, chains, straps and covers.

Minimum Required Qualifications

•Commercial Drivers License - Proper Class Specification.

•One Year Commercial Driving Experience Preferred.

• Ability to operate a Ford F250 and F350.

•General understanding of Department of Transportation Regulations.

•Successfully pass a company administered driving test.

•High School Diploma or equivalent.

Required Communication

•Read, write and fully comprehend delivery tickets, packing lists, invoices, transfer requests, special material instructions, M.S.D.S. literature and other information pertaining to the job.

•Communicate orally to customer and supervisor.

II. WORK ENVIRONMENT

Physical Demands

•Be able to lift objects of varying weight and carry a distance of twenty yards.

•Be able to stand or sit for extended periods of time.

•Be able to climb up and down trucks, ladders, shelving, etc.

Working Environment

•It will be necessary to work in a varying degree of temperatures indigenous of the region.

•Work in a warehouse environment with merchandise in varying stages of resale.

•Work at mining and industrial locations with different terrains and harsh conditions such as narrow, curvy, rough roads.

•Sit, stand or drive for extended periods of time.

Safety Requirements

•This position has the potential to be life threatening to both the performer and co-workers, if proper safety precautions and safety regulations are not followed.

•Use of safety apparel and equipment as required by law and company policy.

Possible Work Hazards

•This position requires its performer to work in and around heavy moving equipment.

•Work around fast pace warehouse that includes the moving of heavy and large merchandise.

•In any industrial setting there is a constant need for alertness to changes in the surrounding environment.

III. PERSONAL REQUIREMENTS

Work Location

•United Central's assigned warehouse and the territory that warehouse serves.

•Other locations as assigned.

Work Schedules

•Normal work hours are 7 AM - 5 PM Monday through Friday; weekends as required.

•Scheduling will be determined by the supervisor based on company requirements.

•Overtime will be required and is expected when beneficial to the company and/or scheduled by the supervisor.

Accountabilities

•Responsible for the safeguard of all company assets to include vehicles, equipment, merchandise, cash, checks, forms and documents entrusted to the employee.

•Maintain confidentiality concerning sales, pricing policies and procedures, customer lists, credit information, correspondence and any other information which might be harmful to the company, customers or other employees if revealed.