Delivery Driver (FT)

Full Time
Concord, CA 94520
Posted
Job description
Why Work with Us:
  • Ashby is a recognized community and LBM Industry Leader in the East Bay.
  • A strong support system to deliver excellent products and services to our customers to close the deal.
  • Your opinion and experience matter. We are always looking for ways to improve and welcome your opinion! You don’t even need to take our word for it, check out our 4.4 rating on glassdoor.com.
  • Of course, we offer a competitive benefits package, You’ll benefit from our profit-sharing and our 401K match.

Objective:
  • The delivery driver is responsible for the timely and safe delivery of materials to customers and the pickup of materials when needed from vendors and customers.
  • The driver coordinates his activity to achieve optimum productivity and works carefully to meet or exceed customer expectations.
  • The driver is competent and friendly in order to create a good impression of Ashby Lumber.
  • The driver is responsible for safely transporting company and customer goods.
  • The driver’s efforts to deliver and pick up goods in a timely and safe manner affect the success of the entire organization, ensure customer satisfaction, and support business growth.

Duties and Responsibilities.
Customer Interaction:
  • Provide excellent customer service on all deliveries.
  • Always be professional in your contact with customers and their employees, as well as vendors, and know how to handle an upset or angry customer.

Delivery:
  • Be able to sit/drive and accomplish all motions used in driving a large truck for extended periods - trip lengths vary greatly, but up to 6 hours per day will be spent behind the wheel.
  • Possess a current driver’s license, clean Motor Vehicle Record, and be approved by our insurance.
  • If approval is withdrawn for any reason, employment with Ashby Lumber may cease.
  • Monitor and ensure vehicles are loaded properly and accurately.
  • Be familiar with the surrounding area and be able to read a map/guide.
  • Have a positive and upbeat attitude, even in heavy traffic and unusual driving conditions.
  • Assist and/or oversee the loading and/or unloading of products.
  • Be able to deal with a fast-paced environment, subject to numerous schedule and priority changes and short-notice activity.
  • Remain in communication with Dispatch as needed throughout the day.
  • Inform Dispatch of any problems that arise at the delivery site.

Safety:
  • Have excellent driving skills and knowledge of traffic laws.
  • Complete Driver’s Vehicle Inspection daily.
  • Pass random DOT alcohol/drug screening.
  • Operate vehicle safely in a manner consistent with Ashby Lumber Driving Policy.
  • Report all accidents in accordance with Ashby Lumber Driver Accident Reporting Policy.
  • Attend safety meetings monthly.

Skills/Qualifications:
  • Forklift certified/Piggyback experience (preferred).
  • A valid Commercial Driver’s License (Class A or B preferably) based on state location.
  • Proper Class CDL with valid Air Brake and HazMat Endorsement (as required).
  • ABC and OSHA approved Powered Industrial Truck certification (company training provided).
  • A good driving record.
  • Current & valid medical card (required in some states for non-CDL).
  • Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
  • Possess exceptional interpersonal communication skills.
  • Possession of strong organizational skills.
  • Ability to work independently on assigned tasks and accept direction on given assignments.
  • Able to work in a cooperative manner as part of a team.
  • Maintain effective working relationships with co-workers, supervisors, and the general public.
  • Maintain regular consistent and professional attendance, punctuality, personal appearance, and adherence to relevant health/safety and company policies and procedures.
  • Possession of a high school diploma or equivalent (GED).
  • 6 months to 1 year of relevant experience and/or training, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.

Physical Requirements:
  • Sit/drive up to 6-7 hours per day (some Overtime may be required).
  • Must be able to lift/carry 100 lbs. occasionally.
  • Must be able to lift 75 lbs. repetitively.
  • Must be able to push/pull 50-250 lbs.
  • Vertical and horizontal reaching is required.
  • All mobility motions are required (standing, walking, sitting, stooping, kneeling, crouching, crawling, and climbing).
  • Full range of motion and physical activity occurring randomly for 8-10 hours per day.

Benefits of our Employee Love:
  • Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance.
  • 401k with a Company Match.
  • Profit Sharing Program.
  • Employee Assistance Program.
  • Employee Recognition Program.
  • Educational and Tuition Assistance.
  • Employee Appreciation Events.
  • Paid Time Off.


About Ashby Lumber Company:

Ashby Lumber serves the entire Bay Area from locations in Berkeley and Concord. We supply contractors and homeowners with everything needed for residential and commercial remodeling, rebuilding, and renovation such as lumber, tools and hardware, doors, windows, paint, faucets, sinks, and toilets.

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