Since 1974, United Central Industrial Supply, a SunSource company, has been providing industrial operators throughout North America the components and services they need, when they need them. Our span of product offering, manufacturing partnerships, and our unmatched customer service has been the cornerstone of our success. www.unitedcentral.net
Driver/Delivery Person / VMI
I. FUNCTIONS & REQUIREMENTS
Purpose
The purpose of this job is to pick-up and/or deliver merchandise as required and serve as a company representative, promoting the reputation of United Central Industrial Supply Company in a positive manner.
Primary Functions
•Operate company vehicles safely.
•Load and unload merchandise on vehicles.
•Obtain signatures and/or payments upon delivery of merchandise.
•Follow assigned scheduling of deliveries; make deliveries on time as scheduled.
•Follow proper procedures in reporting accidents in accordance with company policies.
•Maintain vehicles appearance, reporting any needed maintenance; observe traffic laws and regulations.
•Maintain neat personal appearance; always remain courteous and service minded in dealing with customers.
•Keep supervisor informed of shortages, overages or damaged merchandise and unresolved customer complaints.
Additional Functions
•Maintain housekeeping in the warehouse and stockyard.
•Assist in the stock transfer process.
•Comply with prescribed safety regulations of this company and its customers when entering their property.
•Any other duties that supervisor feels necessary to fulfill the objectives of the company.
•Attend training courses to include but not limited to recertification and safety.
•Perform counter sales, inventory control and other departmental duties as required.
Required Equipment
•Various sized delivery vehicles.
•Knuckle boom crane.
•Forklift.
•Dollies, binders, chains, straps and covers.
Minimum Required Qualifications
•Commercial Driver's License - Proper Class Specification.
•One Year Commercial Driving Experience Preferred.
• Ability to operate a Ford F550.
•General understanding of Department of Transportation Regulations.
•Successfully pass a company administered driving test.
•High School Diploma or equivalent.
Required Communication
•Read, write and fully comprehend delivery tickets, packing lists, invoices, transfer requests, special material instructions, M.S.D.S. literature and other information pertaining to the job.
•Communicate orally to customer and supervisor.
II. WORK ENVIRONMENT
Physical Demands
•Be able to lift objects of varying weight and carry a distance of twenty yards.
•Be able to stand or sit for extended periods of time.
•Be able to climb up and down trucks, ladders, shelving, etc.
Working Environment
•It will be necessary to work in a varying degree of temperatures indigenous of the region.
•Work in a warehouse environment with merchandise in varying stages of resale.
•Work at mining and industrial locations with different terrains and harsh conditions such as narrow, curvy, rough roads.
•Sit, stand or drive for extended periods of time.
Safety Requirements
•This position has the potential to be life threatening to both the performer and co-workers, if proper safety precautions and safety regulations are not followed.
•Use of safety apparel and equipment as required by law and company policy.