Non-CDL Delivery Driver

Bradenton, FL, USA Req #6210

Thursday, March 7, 2024

Hajoca Corporation is one of the country’s largest privately-held wholesale distributors of plumbing, heating & cooling, and industrial supplies.

Founded in 1858, Hajoca is a company based on the principles of Service, Integrity, Reliability, and on relationships of trust and support with teammates, customers, and suppliers.

Throughout its history, Hajoca has played an active role in shaping advances in plumbing. However, we attribute our success to two simple truths;

a unique business philosophy and talented people. Hajoca is all about the people, who give us our advantage, and who will guide us successfully into the future.

Although Hajoca is a large company, we work in a decentralized environment where each of our locations, called Profit Centers (PCs), is run by the Profit Center Manager as if it were their own small business.

A typical is the heart of our business and consists of a warehouse, counter, sales office, and (sometimes) a showroom. Our PCs conduct business under and offer a customized business approach, honoring what’s special about each local marketplace.

Hughes Supply is one of those trade names and is looking for a Non-CDL Delivery Driver at their Bradenton, FL location .

Are you friendly and do you thrive on providing great customer service? Are you detail-oriented and safety conscious? Do you enjoy working independently?

If so, we’d like you to join our team as a Delivery Driver (Non-CDL) .

About the Role : You will :

You will :

Driver safely and load and unload trucks and make deliveries. Destinations include job sites, customer facilities, vendor facilities, other Hajoca locations, facilities of other wholesalers, or other locations as directed by management

Be friendly, observant, and able to determine customer needs and communicate that information to the Manager and / or Warehouse Supervisor.

Understand the shipping documents that are associated with the merchandise for each delivery and have accurate directions to each delivery destination.

Unload correct merchandise from the truck and place it where the receiving party wants it. Obtain legible signature for all merchandise delivered per Company policy and procedure.

Collect and secure outstanding payments for all cash deliveries prior to releasing the material to the customer.

Provide sales leads by noting prospective customer names and addresses discovered in the course of making deliveries.

Inspect the truck and required parts and accessories to determine safe operating condition prior to departure from the Hajoca location and advise management of any mechanical problems with the truck.

About You :

At least 18 years old; or at least 21 years old if operating a commercial motor vehicle (GVWR of 10,001 lbs. or more)

High school diploma or equivalent

Valid Driver's License

A driving record that meets the criteria for being an Authorized Driver in accordance with Company policy

Must pass a Department of Transportation physical examination before beginning work; to be updated at least every two years while employed and performing this job function

Experience driving a truck and making deliveries preferred

Our ideal candidate will also :

Know laws, rules and regulations governing driving motor vehicles in general, and commercial motor vehicles subject to Department of Transportation regulations in particular.

Be able to safely operate any delivery vehicle, including commercial motor vehicles that have a gross vehicle weight rating (GVWR) of up to 26,000 pounds.

Know of, be able to apply and practice safety precautions in a warehouse and material handling environment.

Be able to build and maintain a positive working relationship with customers, vendors, and co-workers.

Be able to remain calm and function effectively in stressful, unexpected, and / or emergency situations.

Be able to learn to operate warehouse material-handling equipment.

Be able to learn and operate the computer related systems used in the delivery process.

Be able to add, subtract, multiply, and divide, using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals.

The benefits of working with us :

Our culture is well-suited for exceptional people who use their talents to drive business and want to share in the financial success their efforts yield.

In addition to a competitive starting wage, we offer a Profit-Sharing Program that provides each team member with an opportunity to earn a direct share of the profits on an annual basis.

In addition to our generous compensation package, Hajoca also offers :

Full-time benefits (for team members working 30 or more hours per week) :

• Medical, dental, vision, and prescription coverage
• Accident and Hospital Indemnity coverage
• Life insurance and Long Term Disability
• Pre-tax accounts for healthcare and dependent care
• Paid vacation, holidays, and sick time (sick time also offered to PT team members as required by state law)

Full-time and part-time benefits :

• 401(k)
• Retirement cash account with company contributions
• Targeted training programs focused on your personal and professional growth

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Last updated : 2024-04-07