- Location
- Valparaiso, IN
- Department
- Transportation
- Education
- High School
- Source
- Paylocity
Description
Description
Colours, Inc. is a leading distributor of automotive and industrial coatings, providing high-quality products, training, and service to customers across the region. We pride ourselves on reliable delivery, technical expertise, and a commitment to helping our customers succeed.
Position Summary:
The Driver is responsible for the safe, timely, and accurate delivery of automotive and industrial paint products and related supplies to customers. This role serves as a representative of the company during deliveries and requires professionalism, reliability, attention to detail, and a strong commitment to customer service. The Driver ensures products are transported and delivered in excellent condition while maintaining positive customer interactions.
Responsibilities
- Safely operate a company delivery vehicle to transport products to body shops, industrial facilities, and other customer locations.
- Verify and load customer orders accurately based on invoices or packing slips.
- Unload deliveries at customer sites, ensuring products are delivered in good condition.
- Maintain delivery logs, mileage reports, and delivery records as required.
- Perform daily vehicle inspections and report any maintenance or safety concerns.
- Assist in warehouse duties when needed (e.g., stocking, picking, packing).
- Follow all DOT and company safety regulations and policies
- Provide excellent service and represent Colours, Inc. in a professional and courteous manner.
- Perform other duties within store as assigned during driver downtime.
Requirements
Skills
- High school diploma or equivalent.
- Valid driver’s license with a clean driving record.
- Previous experience in route delivery required; warehouse or distribution is a plus.
- Good communication skills and a strong customer service mindset.
- Punctual, dependable, and able to work independently
- Knowledge of local delivery routes and territory is helpful
Key Competencies:
- Demonstrates strong safety awareness and adheres to all DOT, traffic, and company safety regulations.
- Provides excellent customer service; courteous, professional, and responsive at all customer touchpoints.
- Shows strong attention to detail when verifying orders, loading, and completing delivery paperwork.
- Manages time efficiently and can adapt to changes in routes or delivery schedules.
- Communicates clearly with warehouse staff, dispatch, and customers.
- Works well in a team environment and is willing to assist in warehouse operations as needed.
- Comfortable with basic technology tools, such as handheld devices, routing apps, and delivery logs.
- Physically capable of lifting up to 50 lbs. and performing delivery tasks in a fast-paced environment.
- Maintains a clean driving record and always represents Colours, Inc. in a professional manner.