Internal Company Driver - Purchasing Department

Duties: Under the supervision of the Inventory Control Specialist, the Internal Company Driver is responsible for the following:

• Pickup and delivery of mail, supplies, and deposits throughout the District per schedule.
• Performing routine safety checks on the delivery vehicle including pre- and post-trip vehicle inspections and immediately reporting all vehicle maintenance issues or malfunctions to the supervisor.
• Maintaining the cleanliness and appearance of the delivery vehicle. 
• Unloading large truckloads of supplies using a variety of equipment.
• Performing inventory checks for adjustments.
• Working in the stockroom as required including stocking shelves, pulling goods for delivery, and assisting in inventory control.
• Performing receiving duties including signing for orders, checking goods for accuracy, and communicating with District employees to schedule deliveries.
• Performing other warehouse duties as needed including cleaning and customer service.
• Assisting with fleet vehicles which consists of preparing vehicles for check-out to staff and processing check-in when staff returns. 
• Assisting with compiling, placing, and delivering orders for non-stock supplies (ex. special orders, concession supplies, resale supplies, etc.) used throughout the District. 
• Assisting with shipping goods as requested via UPS, U.S. Mail, or FedEx. 
• Following all safety procedures established by the District and pertaining to his or her duties.
• Performing other duties as assigned:
  • which are reasonably related to the duties described; or
  • which need to be performed promptly to avoid safety hazards or to protect Park District property; or
  • which are not generally described in other job descriptions; or
  • when the amount of work exceeds the availability of Park District employees within the appropriate job classification.

Essential Functions: Ability to lift and carry up to 50 lbs.

Education: High school diploma or equivalent.

Certification: Must be able to maintain forklift certification.

Experience: Minimum of one year warehouse/delivery experience.

Knowledge and Ability:

• Ability to follow written and oral instructions.
• Ability to drive a light delivery vehicle, operate a forklift and pallet jack, and secure a lift truck operator license.
• Must have a valid State of Illinois driver’s license and a safe driving record.
• Must have the ability to perform basic math computations and properly maintain records and files. 
• Ability to perform basic computerized data entry and must be proficient with Microsoft Office programs.
• Personal – Work record showing reliability, tact, initiative, and resourcefulness. 
• Ability to work harmoniously with the general public and park district personnel in an enthusiastic and cooperative manner both by oral and written media. 
• Ability to be professional, respectful, accountable, innovative, safe and equitable to both internal and external customers.

Perks:

• Part-time employees enjoy discounted recreation classes and free admission to select Park District facilities.

The Peoria Park District hires without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, citizenship status, ancestry, sexual orientation, marital status, disability, pregnancy, military status or unfavorable discharge from military service, protected veteran status, or on the basis of any characteristic protected by law.  

All qualified individuals are encouraged to apply.  

AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER.

Salary : $16 - $18