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Your Opportunity
The Warehouse Delivery Driver delivers supply orders to each department.
Core Responsibilities
Conduct inspections of vehicle before departing to deliver goods and upon return from route
Pack and load products onto trucks according to specifications
Uses electric pallet jack.
Delivery orders to customers on assigned routes according to time schedule
Maintain ongoing communication with route dispatcher
Unload goods according to specifications
Obtain delivery confirmations from each drop location
Clean delivery vehicle, both interior and exterior
Follow DOT regulations and safety standards
Will be cross-trained and perform same duties as Warehouse Specialist, including the following
Receives all incoming freight and verify its integrity.
Performs local pickup of supply merchandise as necessary.
Monitors stock levels and notifies buyers of critical stock levels.
Fills faxed requisitions on a daily basis.
Ensures that all items requested have the correct item number, data entered and charged to the correct customer.
Performs monthly inventory audits and weekly audit verification at the direction of the Warehouse Supervisor.
Restock shelves from inbound freight.
Fills requisitions from walk in customers on a daily basis.
Assists all customers with supply needs.
Adheres to all company policies and procedures.
Conducts all transactions in a courteous professional manner.
Maintains a clean, orderly and safe warehouse environment.
Responsible for being in compliance with all environmental laws and procedures to which Smithfield Hog Production subscribes.
Report all environmental issues immediately to their Supervisor.
Read and understand the company's emergency notification process and will be responsible for reviewing that policy at their worksite.
The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by people assigned to this job. They are not intended to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills required of personnel so classified. May perform other duties as assigned.
Qualifications
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals to perform the essential functions.
High school diploma or GED, preferred.
Current Valid Driver’s License with a cceptable driving record.
Working knowledge of MS Word, Excel, and Spreadsheets etc.
Ability to work independently.
Forklift Certification required or possess the ability to become certified.
Excellent oral and written communications skills with a focus on customer service.
Must demonstrate punctuality and dependability.
Ability to solve practical problems and deal with a variety of concrete variables in situations where only limited standardization exists.
Ability to interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram, or schedule form.
Ability to work well with others in fast paced, dynamic environment.
Ability to be respectful, approachable and team oriented while building strong working relationships and a positive work environment.
Work Environment & Physical Demands
The physical demands and work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee should possess to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to stand, walk, and sit.
The employee is occasionally required to use hands to finger, handle, or feel objects, tools, or controls; reach with hands and arms; climb or balance; and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl.
The employee must frequently lift and/or move up to 80 pounds.
Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus.
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently exposed to wet and/or humid conditions.
The employee occasionally works near moving mechanical parts and is occasionally exposed to extreme cold and extreme heat.
EEO Information
Smithfield is an equal opportunity employer committed to workplace diversity. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, national origin, age, gender identity, protected veterans status, status as a disabled individual or any other protected group status or non-job characteristic as directed by law.
If you are an individual with a disability and would like to request a reasonable accommodation for any part of the employment selection process, please call us at 757-357-1595.
