Furniture Delivery Driver

PARK HOME SERVING YOU WITH COMFORT, FASHION & THE BEST PRICE ALWAYS!

Since 1940, our family-owned and operated furniture store has specialized in providing you with quality furniture, mattresses, and home goods to make your house a home. We are your one-stop home shopping center. We have furniture for every room in your home including living and dining room furniture, mattresses, and everything in between. Our store provides you with a great selection of top name brands and we are committed to giving you the lowest price possible. Our friendly staff would be happy to discuss financing options and schedule your delivery. Stop in our local furniture, mattress, and home good store today.

This position is responsible for supporting Park Home through daily activities that support the logistical area of the business. The delivery driver will be located at the Altoona Central Distribution Cent and will support the company by providing the highest level of customer service while transporting and setting up merchandise.

Essential Functions:

• Load furniture and drive the truck to specified destination; in accordance with the weekly areas assigned to each day.
• Wrap furniture and other items with blankets or appropriate protection to prevent damage.
• Properly record delivery activities by using company regulated dispatching software.
• Properly record all work hours by using company regulated time clock software.
• Loads truck, by distributing the merchandise along the walls of the truck first then forming compact load in the center, ensuring nothing can shift or be damaged during transport.
• Drives truck to destination and unloads items.
• Conducts Pre- and Post-trip inspections daily.
• Utilize provided protective equipment to ensure no damage to customer property.
• Report vehicle defects, damages, accidents, traffic violations or damage to items or property during transport to the Distribution Center Manager.
• Keep the truck organized and cleaned to help prevent accidents.

Other Functions:

• May perform other duties as assigned.
• Communicate and cooperate with supervisors and coworkers.
• Operate and maintain preventively distribution center vehicles and equipment.
• Promote a high degree of morale and spirit of motivation within the department and other departments.
• Encourage a high degree of cooperation and communication between this department and all other departments.

Qualifications:

• Previous experience working in a warehouse/delivery driver position, preferred.
• Must have a valid Driver’s License, be 21 years of age, valid DOT medical certificate, and acceptable driving history record.
• Must have strong interpersonal, verbal and written communication skills.
• Must be able to work in a fast-paced environment and handle multiple tasks simultaneously.
• Must possess strong attention to detail, good organizational skills with the ability to ensure accurate work.
• Ability to work independently but as part of a team concept.
• Flexibility and the ability to operate under stressful, time-sensitive deadlines.

Benefits

• Competitive Pay.
• Hands-On Training.
• Paid Time Off.
• Health Insurance Available.
• 401K with company match.
• Generous Employee Discount.

Job Type: Full-time

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Shift:

• 8 hour shift

Application Question(s):

• Do you meet the age of 21 for insurance purposes?

Experience:

• driving : 3 years (Required)

License/Certification:

• Driver License with the ability to acquire DOT Medical Card. (Required)

Work Location: In person