Utility Driver

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The Non CDL Driver is a delivery position responsible for driving a company vehicle limited to a Gross Vehicle Weight (GVW) of 25900. The position will be assigned stops to deliver foodservice products with a high level of service to customers. One year multi-stop delivery experience required or six month local delivery experience and/or foodservice industry experience. Must meet the medical requirements of the Department of Transportation (DOT). All functions must be completed in a safe and timely manner and in accordance with the Department of Transportation (DOT) regulations.

Schedule: Tuesday - Saturday, some overtime . Occasional 6 day work week, as needed . Shifts start at 8:00am

Starting pay is $26.16/hour

• ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES (Each item should account for 10% or more)
• An individual must be able to satisfactorily perform each essential duty listed below. The requirements listed are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
• Essential Job Functions:
• •Lift up to 50 lbs. on a frequent basis and up to 100 lbs. on an occasional basis.
• •Load and unload the vehicle for multi-stop deliveries.
• •Transport deliveries by driving assigned vehicles.
• •Use hand truck to move product from the delivery vehicle into the customer location including going up and down stairs with product as necessary.
• •Accurately record delivery information including operating a hand scanner and all company required documentation.
• •Responsible for the proper documentation and disposition for any return product.
• •Communicate delivery- customer issues to proper authority (i.e., Customer Service, Territory Manager, Transportation Supervisor, etc.).
• •Deliver product to each of the designated stops following the stop sequence provided for the day.
• •Unload product safely and stage product in the space(s) designated by customer.
• •Check invoice for complete delivery. Process paperwork and damaged merchandise if any.
• •Collect payments if necessary.
• •Monitor refrigeration system on the delivery vehicle on a consistent basis for safety; follow all safe food handling procedures.
• •Perform pre-trip and post-trip inspections such as monitoring fluid levels, tires, windshield wash and replenishing fuel.
• •Other duties as assigned.
• ***EOE Race/Color/Religion/Sex/Sexual Orientation/Gender Identity/National Origin/Protected Veteran/Disability Status***

• SUPERVISION
• None
• RELATIONSHIPS
• Internal: Transportation associates, Maintenance associates and other internal contacts
• External: Customers

QUALIFICATIONS

• Education/Training:
• High school diploma or general education degree (GED) preferred
• Related Experience/Requirements:
• Must be 21 years of age or older.
• Valid U.S. driver’s license issued by the state of legal residence with proper endorsements if required. No more than two convictions in the past two-year period for traffic violations, no DUI convictions in the past three years, no driver’s license suspensions in the past three years. Must be able to pass DOT physical.
• One year multi-stop delivery experience required or 6 month local delivery experience and/or foodservice industry experience. Hand cart delivery experience preferred.
• Able to read, write and communicate in English as it relates to the job and safety regulations.
• Must have basic math skills (add, subtract, multiply, divide).
• Must pass pre-employment testing (including items such as a Background Check)
• Have knowledge of area and/or map reading abilities.
• Use safe lifting and loading techniques
• Great interpersonal/customer service skills.
• Availability to work on weekends, Holidays and overtime in order to service customers
• Knowledge/Skills/Abilities:
• To be successful in this position, the individual performing the duties must successfully demonstrate the following competencies:
• •Building Customer Loyalty
• •Managing Work
• •Adaptability
• •Building Trust
• •Follow-up
• •Communication
• •Demonstrate Defensive Driving techniques
• No more than two convictions in the past two year period for traffic violations. No more than one of these may be a serious as defined by DOT (e.g., leaving scene of an accident, reckless driving, homicide/assault, eluding police, at fault offense, refusing a breathalyzer test, committing a felony with a vehicle) violation or result of an accident - company or private vehicle; No DUI convictions within past three years, regardless of type of vehicle operated; no driver's license suspension within past three years (insurance and overweight tickets are excluded); and no termination by previous employer for failure to comply with safety regulations or for accident involvement.
• Physical Requirements:
• This work requires the following physical activities: climbing, bending, stooping, kneeling, twisting, reaching, sitting, standing, walking, and lifting up to 50 lbs. of material on a consistent basis, 100 lbs. on an occasional basis and repetitive motions. The work is performed primarily outdoors.

Physical Requirements: Must be able to pass DOT physical. Must be able to work in extreme weather conditions. Must be able to perform the following physical activities for described length of time:

• OCCASIONALLY: 1% - 33%
• FREQUENTLY: 34% - 66%
• CONTINUOUSLY: 67% - 100%

• JOB REQUIRES WORKER TO:
• 1. STAND Frequently
• 2. WALK Frequently
• 3. DRIVE Frequently
• 4. SIT Frequently

• JOB REQUIRES WORKER TO LIFT:
• 1. 1-10 lbs. (Sedentary) Occasionally
• 2. 10-20 lbs. (Light) Frequently
• 3. 25-50 lbs. (Medium) Frequently
• 4. 50-100 lbs. (Heavy) Occasionally
• 5. Over 100 lbs. (Very Heavy) Occasionally

• JOB REQUIRES WORKER TO CARRY:
• 1. 1-10 lbs. (Sedentary) Occasionally
• 2. 10-20 lbs. (Light) Occasionally
• 3. 20-50 lbs. (Medium) Occasionally
• 4. 50-100 lbs. (Heavy) Occasionally
• 5. Over 100 lbs. (Very Heavy) Never

• JOB REQUIRES WORKER TO:
• 1. Push/pull Frequently – e.g.: Hand truck, gate, straps, metal ramp, truck door, dolly, boxes, truck gear shift
• 2. Climb/balance Frequently – e.g.: In/Out Truck/Trailer (2 vertical steps) to cab. On/Off ramp to ground level and side door steps and Platform of trailer. Stairs, truck and delivery ramps.
• 3. Stoop/squat Occasionally
• 4. Kneel/bend Occasionally
• 5. Bend Frequently
• 6. Reach above shoulder Occasionally
• 7. Grasp objects Frequently – e.g.: Hand truck, boxes, cartons
• Continuously - Steering wheel
• 8. Manipulate objects Frequently – e.g.: Boxes, dolly, metal truck ramp, hand truck, paper work, truck gate, straps
• Continuously – e.g.: truck gear shift
• 9. Twisting Frequently

Compensation depends on relevant experience and/or education, specific skills, function, geographic location, and other factors as applicable by law (for example: state minimum wage thresholds).

The expected base rate for this role is $26.16/hour

As applicable, this role may also receive overtime compensation.

​Benefits for this role may include health insurance, pre-tax spending accounts, retirement benefits, paid time off, short-term and long-term disability, employee stock purchase plan, and life insurance.

***EOE – Race/Color/Religion/Sex/Sexual Orientation/Gender Identity/National Origin/ Age/Genetic Information /Protected Veteran/Disability Status***