Delivery Box Truck Driver - Albany

United Distributors, Inc. • Albany, GA • 5d ago

Description

About United

United is the largest beverage alcohol wholesaler in both Georgia and Alabama. With two members of the fourth generation of the Hertz family involved in leadership roles, United is one of the 2-3% of family businesses that are able to successfully transition beyond the third generation. The Hertz family remains focused on growth, leveraging its most distinct market advantages in order to maintain its upward momentum. Its talented and innovative team of sales representatives and brand builders has the unique ability to recognize synergies between all three categories of alcohol, making it possible for United to grow its product portfolio and business successfully in Georgia and beyond.

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The Box Truck Driver is responsible for the safe and efficient transportation of products to customers in a manner that meets customer requirements. He or she will load and unload the products from the vehicle and verify contents against shipping invoices or inventories. Most importantly and without exception, the driver operates within the legal speed limits and in a safe fashion at all times.

Qualifications

Must be 21 years or older

1 - 3 years of direct experience in a similar position preferred

Valid Driver's License

Clean driving record

Ability to drive and maintain a valid driver's license

Ability to secure and maintain auto-liability insurance in accordance with state laws

Responsibilities

Build and ensure excellent customer service by consistently delivering orders on time and in good condition and by acting in a courteous and professional manner

Comply with all Department of Transportation standards and regulations and maintain a good driving record

Unload and deliver products at assigned stops using hand trucks

Verify count and condition of goods unloaded; and accurately report all overages, shortages, and breakage/damage

Monitors and rotates product in customer accounts as needed.

Report customer needs and concerns to appropriate management and participate in delivering resolutions

Complete pre-trip inspections before leaving the warehouse and post-trip inspections upon return to the warehouse and properly document all maintenance problems and defects in writing

Maintain constant communication and collaboration with the sales and delivery departments to work together as a team

Become familiar with United's portfolio of brands

Remain knowledgeable of and adhere to federal and state regulations

Plans the delivery of route to be taken by each driver in the delivery of goods and products to customers

Determines needed stops and most precise use of available trucks to most efficiently meet delivery demands

Prepares loading and driver sheets showing the route assigned and ensures that each driver is provided an accurate and understandable listing of stops for any particular day; updates this information by completing a weekly and master loading and driver sheet listing for use in planning and evaluation activities

Prepares specific request notes identifying particular loading and delivery activities as desired by customers or warranted by the delivery schedule in an effort to enhance the effectiveness of the delivery activity

Identifies and assigns backhaul orders to the appropriate delivery driver in an effort to ensure that the backhaul is assigned to the driver who will be delivering to that particular area

Updates previous day's routes by reviewing that days routing sheets and noting any discrepancies or problems and adjusting the sheet for this information in an effort to enhance the efficiency of the routing and delivery activity

Perform other duties as assigned

Competencies

Problem Solving

Customer Focus

Professionalism

Relationships

Flexibility

Time Management

Material Control

Effective Judgment

Communication

Interpersonal Skills

Solution-Oriented

Collaboration

Critical Skills

Strong attention to detail

Strong communication and collaboration skills

Strong organizational skills with the ability to multi-task, prioritize, and manage time in order to meet frequently changing deadlines in a fast-paced environment

Able to read, write, and perform basic math computations

Working knowledge of computerized hand-held devices

Ability to use learn and United technology

Results-driven (performance)

Working Conditions

Able to maintain very high proficiency and job standards while working in a non-temperature controlled environment that includes exposure to heat, high humidity, and inclement weather

Able to work occasionally in refrigerated areas

Able to work in an environment with moderate noise levels

Physical Requirements and Essential Functions

Regular, reliable attendance required

Able to frequently use hand trucks, stairs, ramps, and docks

Able to talk and hear, stand and walk, sit, reach with arms and hands, lift and carry, and use hands and fingers to handle or feel

Able to down stack and relocate large amounts of product weighing up to 180 lbs throughout the day

Able to perform greater than average lifting, with some overhead lifting required

Able to frequently climb or balance, stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl

Able to learn and maintain knowledge of company and products

Must have specific vision abilities that include close vision, distance vision, and the ability to judge distance

We are a Drug Free Workplace

Attention Applicants: If you are an individual with a disability and require a reasonable accommodation to complete any part of the application process, please let us know. Likewise, if you are limited in the ability to access or use this online application process and need an alternative method for applying, we will determine an alternate way for you to apply. Please contact accommodations@udiga.com or call 800-381-9947 for assistance with an accommodation.

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