Delivery Driver

Description

Delivery Driver

Join Acorn Distributors, a multi-million dollar distributor of janitorial and food service products. We provide expert solutions to the following industries: Education, Healthcare, Government, Lodging, Commercial, Property Management, Restaurants and Catering.

Looking for a career in the transportation industry where you are home every night and every weekend? A company that you can stay with for the rest of your career? Look no further because this is the job for you!  

Acorn Distributors, Inc. located in Brownsburg, IN is looking for Class A & B CDL drivers and Non CDL to safely deliver product to our wonderful customers. We have been a leading distributor of janitorial and restaurant supplies since 1976. 

$2000 hiring bonus eligibility

Job Description: Drivers travel established routes to deliver products or render services and perform additional duties, as assigned. Committed to 100% customer service and accuracy. Uniforms provided. 

Essential Duties and Responsibilities: 

• Unload products at customers’ or warehouse facilities as necessary
• Down-stack product on truck throughout the business day
• Upon delivery, record sales or delivery information and obtain customer signature on delivery invoice or pick-up requests
• Complete and submit all related paperwork to the Transportation Supervisor or appropriate department, as necessary
• Pick up returns and/or damaged product
• Maintain presentable appearance – including personal appearance(uniform) as well company appearance (vehicle)Listen to and resolve customer concerns
• Represent the company in the most positive manner – maintain presentable appearance, convey friendly, helpful, and competent disposition
• Perform routine safety inspections on company trucks
• Follow OSHA safety standards and DOT regulations, report violations to Transportation Supervisor
• Other duties, as needed  

Physical Demands and Work Environment: 

• Requires prolonged periods of sitting and driving
• Regularly required to reach with hands and arms, stand, walk, and use hands to handle or feel, and sort and load
• Frequently required to lift and/or move excessive weight (50 pounds or more)Can be stressful and may have stringent deadlines to meet – employees are expected to maintain certain levels of productivity and accuracy. 

Equipment Used:

• Two-wheeler, pallet jack, electric pallet jack
• Mobile phone and calculator
• Tractor trailer or 26' straight truck

Minimum Qualifications: (knowledge, skills, and abilities)

• To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily and in a manner that demonstrates teamwork and honesty
• Must be able to communicate and comprehend both written (documents, orders, invoices, operating and maintenance instructions, procedural manuals) and oral (customer interactions)information
• Basic mathematical and analytical skills
• Knowledge of and compliance with company policies, procedures, and distribution center operations as well as state and federal laws concerning D.O.T. regulations
• Organizational and scheduling skills
• Must be able to pass a background check, drug screen, and Department of Motor Vehicles check and medical examination
• Demonstrate ability to work independently with minimal supervision
• Licensing in accordance with state and federal requirements

Education/Work Experience Requirements:

• High school diploma or equivalent, minimum one (1) year related experience and/or training; or an equivalent combination of education and experience
• Will consider CDL-A, CDL-B and Non CDL License
• Must have a For-Hire Endorsement on your license at minimum 
• State and federal regulations govern the qualifications and standards for truck drivers – all drivers must comply with federal regulations and any state regulations exceeding federal requirements