What are the responsibilities and job description for the Warehouse Driver position at Carisam?
JOB DESCRIPTION
Driver
Department: Warehouse Job Status: Full Time
FLSA Status: Non-Exempt Reports To: Warehouse Manager
Work Schedule: Positions Supervised: NA
POSITION SUMMARY:
Truck drivers are responsible for the safe and efficient delivery of product to our customers in Warehouses located in Dade, Broward, Pompano, Key West and West Palm Beach Counties and to Cruise Ships located in Port of Miami, Port Everglades, Port Canaveral and Port of Tampa. Drive a truck or van with a capacity of under 26,000 GVW, primarily to deliver or pick up merchandise or to deliver packages within a specified area. May require use of automatic routing or location software. May load and unload truck.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:
- Responsible for loading/unloading merchandise from the Warehouse to customers
- Follow routes to ensure timely, accurate, and efficient deliveries
- Verify merchandise against shipping manifest
- Maintain telephone or radio contact with supervisor to receive expedited delivery instructions.
- Obtain manager signatures on receipt of delivery
- Back-up warehouse responsibilities and perform other duties as assigned by supervisor
- Be a team player who cross trains on all warehouse functions
- Follows all safety regulations
- Obey traffic laws and follow established traffic and transportation procedures
- Inspect and maintain vehicle supplies and equipment, such as gas, oil, water levels, tires, lights, and brakes in order to ensure that vehicles are in proper working condition.
- Report any mechanical problems encountered with vehicles.
- Present bills and receipts, and collect payments for goods delivered or loaded.
- Load and unload trucks, vans, or automobiles.
- Verify the contents of inventory loads against shipping papers.
- Turn in receipts and money received from deliveries.
- Maintain records such as vehicle logs, records of cargo, or billing statement in accordance with regulations.
- Read maps and follow written and verbal geographic directions.
- Drive vehicles with capacities under three tons in order to transport material to and from specified destinations such as warehouses and ports.
- Use and maintain the tools and equipment found on commercial vehicles weighing and measuring devices.
- Perform emergency repairs such as changing tires or installing light bulbs, tire chains, and spark plugs.
- Report delays, accidents, or other traffic and transportation situations to other vehicles, using telephones or mobile two-way radios.
MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS:
- High School Diploma or Equivalency and a minimum of 2 years experience driving preferably tractor-trailer experience; ability to operate a straight truck and tractor-trailer combinations. Prior grocery store and/or consumer products experience a plus. Customer service experience preferred. Must have a current/valid driver license (CDL is required.)
SKILLS & ABILITIES:
- Ability to operate a two or four-wheeled hand-truck
- Ability to operate all types of industrial power trucks
- Physically fit, able to lift cases weighting up to 50 lbs
- Familiarity with DOT regulations
- Must present a neat and professional appearance as the job requires personal contact with sales team and guests
- Able to follow and execute instructions with minimal supervision (travel logistics)
- Must have flexibility and able to pay attention to detail
- Good Interpersonal skills/customer service
- Able to maintain clean truck exterior/interior
- Ability to maintain safe operation and clean appearance by complying with organization operational policies, procedures and standards as well as state and local driving rules and regulations
- Ability to work on weekends during busy season is a must
Computer Skills:
None
PHYSICAL DEMANDS:
Physical Abilities Lift /Carry
Stand C (Constantly) 10 lbs or less C (Constantly)
Walk C (Constantly) 11-20 lbs C (Constantly)
Sit O (Occasionally) 21-50 lbs C (Constantly)
Handling / Fingering C (Constantly) 51-100 lbs O (Occasionally)
Reach Outward C (Constantly) Over 100 lbs O (Occasionally)
Reach Above Shoulder C (Constantly)
Climb O (Occasionally)
Crawl O (Occasionally)
Squat or Kneel C (Constantly)
Bend C (Constantly)
41-100 lbs O (Occasionally)
Other Physical Requirements
Vision (Near, Distance, Peripheral, Depth Perception)
Sense of Sound (Sounds)
WORK ENVIRONMENT
Warehouse Climate – Exposure to heat and cold. This job requires working exposed to sounds and noise levels that are distracting.
Supervisor: ________________________________ Date: ___________________________________
Approval Signature: ______________________________ Date: ______________________________
Human Resources Director
The company has reviewed this job description to ensure that essential functions and basic duties have been included. It is not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all functions, responsibilities, skills and abilities. Additional functions and requirements may be assigned by supervisors as deemed appropriate.
I acknowledge receipt of the job description. It has been reviewed with me by my supervisor I understand should I have any questions regarding my duties, I will consult with my supervisor and/or the Human Resources Department.
Employee: ___________________________________ Date: ____________________________________
(Print Name)
Employee: ___________________________________
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