Description

Surface Prep Supply Inc in Gainsville GA, is looking for a skilled delivery driver who holds a valid CDL Class B, has a clean driving record and excellent customer service skills!

Position Overview

The Warehouse-Driver Associate is responsible for providing excellent customer service by making prompt and courteous deliveries of customer orders. Makes pick-ups as necessary. Performs general warehouse duties and customer assistance as needed. Performs all job responsibilities in a safe, timely and efficient manner.

Requirements

Key Responsibilities (Essential Duties and Functions)

•  Transports loads safely and in a timely manner over required route, obeying all traffic laws and observing all safety regulations.
•  Maintain appropriate licensing, credentials and acceptable driving record.
•  Deftly maneuvers truck and trailer into loading and unloading areas; follows loading crew signals.
•  Loads truck accurately and safely for customer deliveries. Inspects truck prior to departure.
•  Unloads truck as needed at customer and/or branch locations.
•  Seek customer feedback and resolve any issues identified.
•  Conduct self in a professional and ethical manner at all times. Treat external and internal customers and associates with courtesy and respect.
•  Maintain customer paperwork, daily logs, and daily checklists. Collect customer payments.
•  Fill customer orders by retrieving material from the warehouse and other locations.
• Check in and put away material, verifying quantities and quality of received material. Maintain clear isles and walkways. Ensure material is properly organized. 
•  Assist in maintaining appearance of branch as needed. Clean warehouse, counter area, bathrooms, etc. 
•  Know location of merchandise in warehouse. Keep material organized and put away. 
•  Provide assistance at counter if needed. Assist customers, ask pertinent questions, provide information they may need. 
•  Continuously update product knowledge. Stay informed and educated as to product inventory and applicability. Know location of merchandise in warehouse.
•  Arranges trailers in shipping yards for optimum loading patterns.
• Performs other related duties as assigned.

Qualifications 

• Must have a valid commercial Driver’s license Class B
•  Strong interpersonal and customer service skills with the ability to speak professionally and courteously with customers and staff at delivery points.
• Ability to remain focused in busy environment.
• Must have forklift experience. 

Education/Experience

1. Two years prior experience as a truck driver is required.

Work Requirements

1. Must pass pre-employment physical, drug screen, criminal background check and driving record review as required by the Department of Transportation.
2. Must be willing to work flexible schedule including: nights, weekends and holidays when necessary.
3. Must be legally authorized to work in The United States.
4. Must demonstrate a strong commitment to safety.
5. Regular and timely attendance is required.

Knowledge/Skill Requirements

1. Ability to understand and follow verbal and written instructions.
2. Ability to effectively communicate verbally and in writing.
3. Knowledge of both traffic and safety rules.
4. Knowledge of the practices and techniques applied to the safe operation of pneumatic and flatbed trailers.
5. Ability to keep records and make oral or written reports.
6. Proficient in Microsoft Office with intermediate level of computer skills
7. Ability to make simple arithmetic computations.

Physical Requirements

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.

Standing: Frequent standing is required during the loading and unloading process.

Lifting: Position requires frequent lifting of up to 50 lbs.

Carrying: Position requires the need to carry up to 50lbs. on a frequent basis.

Climbing and Balancing: Frequent 

Pushing/Pulling: Frequent pushing and pulling of up to 50 lbs. is required.

Reaching: Frequent

Bending/Stooping: Frequent

Crouching/Squatting: Frequent

Kneeling: Frequent

Neck Rotation: Position requires constant neck rotation/movement.

Vision: Requires depth perception, near/far vision

Hearing: Adequate hearing ability to communicate with co-workers and supervisor. 

Speech: Ability to adequately articulate and communicate with customers and supervisors.

Position requires ability to work long hours, and requires some outdoor work which could potentially be in adverse weather conditions.

***Shift M-F 7am-4pm or 8am-5pm***