Essential Duties and Responsibilities
Salary: $ 50,500 Annually
- Delivers products to our customers according to developed scheduled and routes.
- Operates vehicle in accordance with all State and Federal regulations in a safe manner with respect to weather and road conditions.
- Ensures that pre/post-trip inspection sheets are completed on each vehicle used. Notifies the Transportation Manager of discrepancies.
- Checks load conditions and maintains load using approved load-locks and tools in order to reduce product breakage and vehicle damage.
- Maintains security of load ensuring bay of truck is locked at all times Delivery Driver Associate is away from vehicle.
- Ensures the assigned vehicle is clean at the end of each shift.
- Handles, delivers, and works with all products that may be ordered by our customers.
- Delivers products according to invoices and customer requirements, ensuring that deliveries are made timely.
- Uses electronic devices provided by the Company to accurately and consistently record start and stop times, assuring hours of service are recorded and remain in compliance with DOT Regulations.
- Provides input on routes, including time windows, stop order sequence, etc., through proper channels.
- Ensures that all invoices delivered are signed by the respective customer, paperwork is in stop-order sequence, invoices are matched, and route sheet is properly marked.
- Collects payments based on terms established by the Company and Tennessee state laws.
- Communicates shortages and overages of products, and returns items to the Distribution center as necessary.
- Resolves issues when possible with customers, and/or communicates those issues to the Company for proper resolution.
- Ensures proper deposit procedure is followed when depositing funds collected from route.
- Completes training assignments by management in a timely manner, including but not limited to Worklete and Pro-Tread.
- Performs job essential duties and responsibilities effectively while being monitored via DriveCam.
- Immediately reports any changes to driver license status or any citations issued by law enforcements authorities to Transportation Manager.
- Represents the Company therefore ensuring that the work uniform is worn properly, and maintains a neat and well groomed appearance.
- Maintains a positive attitude and good work habits.
Education and/or Experience
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High school diploma or general education degree (GED); or one to three months related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience.
Certificates, Licenses, Registrations
- TN ABC Wholesaler's Employee Permit
- Valid Driver License with F Endorsement
- Current DOT Medical Card
Computer Skills
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Basic computer knowledge and knowledge of smart phones
“Empire is proud to be an equal opportunity employer and a drug free workplace. We are committed to ensuring that all employment decisions are made on the basis of qualification, merit, and business need; without regard to race, religion, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, non-disqualifying physical or mental disabilities, national origin, veteran status or any other basis covered by appropriate law.”
