Reporting Structure

The Delivery Driver position reports directly to the Plant Manager of Southern Dry Ice Production..

What is a Delivery Driver at Emory? 

As a Delivery Driver you'll work collaboratively with all the Plant Manager and production workers to identify outbound orders and schedule deliveries through clear and professional communication. This position will cross-train as a dry ice production worker. 

What Does a Delivery Driver do?

• Handles basic maintenance of the truck including filling the tank with gas, checking oil, and making sure required inspections are performed.

• Completes daily vehicle inspection report and advises Plant Manager if delivery trucks need repairs or maintenance.

• Maintains a clean and organized truck.

• Develops working relationships with customer base and identifies key points of contact for daily transactions on scheduled routes and non-scheduled routes

• Responds positively to requests from customers, employees and visitors.

• Maintains professional appearance that represents the Emory brand. 

• Demonstrates professionalism and excellent customer service while driving and delivering.

• Ensures all returned assets are in good working order and staged accordingly upon return to the Distribution Center.

• Operates assigned vehicle with the highest of standards and focuses directly on ensuring the safety of themself and others while on the roadway.

• Maintains all requirements of the State DOT/DMV standards for Commercial Class drivers and keeps up with any changes or updates to the defined regulations.

• Participates in all safety training offered by the department with specific regard to transportation and warehousing.

• Operates all Material Handling Equipment (MHE) with regards to safe practice and best application for the assigned task.

• Reviews all current road/traffic reports to reduce travel time and increase efficiency and show effectiveness through documentation of daily trip logs.

• Ensures all fuel receipts are submitted accurately within the time frame and process established by management.

• Shows a level of understanding for the operations of the dry ice production and what drives changes to daily workload. 

• Cross-trains as a dry ice production team member. 

Name of Position skills and proficiencies: 

• High school diploma or GED

• Three years of commercial driving experience.

• Must possess a valid driver’s license, Class "B" Commercial Driver's License (CDL) with no moving violations within the past three years or the ability to obtain a Class B CDL within the first 90 days of employment (required)

• Must demonstrate a proficiency with smartphone or tablet applications used in two-way communications, GPS wayfinding and/or vehicle safety monitoring

• Experience in light industrial and warehousing environment (preferred)

• Ability to lift and/or move up to 50 lbs. and push/pull up to 1500 lbs with the assistance of manual or power assisted MHE

• Ability to write routine reports and correspondence