Delivery Driver - Lincoln

Description

LINCOLN DELIVERY DRIVER

Briggs, Inc. of Omaha is a privately held plumbing and lighting distributor for commercial, residential, remodel, pump and well and service contractors since 1906 with locations in Nebraska, Iowa and Kansas.

JOB OBJECTIVE: 

Deliver material to customer shops and job sites in a safe and prompt manner.

DELIVERY DRIVER ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS: 

• Delivery Driver will perform pre-trip and post-trip safety inspections to comply with Department of Transportation (DOT) safety      regulations as applicable.
• Delivery Driver will maintain truck for safe operation, cleanliness and proper fuel.
• Delivery Driver will load and unload material on truck.
• Responsible for securing material to truck before moving truck.
• Delivery Driver will check orders for accuracy.
• Delivery Driver will develop efficient delivery route to deliver material to customer shops and job sites.
• Delivery Driver will communicate effectively with customers.
• Delivery Driver will report problems with deliveries or material to Branch Manager.
• Responsible for notifying Branch Manager of any truck/equipment failure or vehicle accidents.
• Delivery Driver will train in the safe usage of warehouse equipment.
• Delivery Driver will operate warehouse equipment, such as the forklift.
• Delivery Driver will assist in cleaning and maintenance of warehouse.
• Delivery Driver will stock material in racks and bins when requested.
• Route Driver will assist in pulling orders for delivery or shipping.
• Delivery Driver will assist in receiving as needed.
• Assist in counting physical inventory.
• Delivery Drive will perform duties as requested by branch management. 
• Assigned responsibilities and duties may vary based upon branch size and operations. 

Requirements

DELIVERY DRIVER PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS: Lifting more than 20 - 50-pound objects constantly and more than 100-pound objects occasionally is required. Climbing ladders, stairs, and ramps. Balancing. Pushing and pulling. Crouching and kneeling. Grasping objects. Hearing: perceiving the nature of sounds with or without correction.

DELIVERY DRIVER VISION REQUIREMENTS: Minimum vision required to obtain Commercial Driver’s License (CDL) and to prevent injury to oneself and others.

DELIVERY DRIVER JOB STANDARDS: Must comply with all OSHA regulations. Must maintain the proper class of CDL. Must comply with all local and state requirements concerning traffic safety and licensing and comply with all DOT regulations. Abide by all policies, rules, and regulations of Briggs Inc. of Omaha, including all applicable safety rules and regulations. Ability to read, write, and perform mathematical skills.

DELIVERY DRIVER JOB LOCATION AND EXPOSURES: Activities occur inside and outside. The associate is subject to the following conditions: extreme cold and extreme heat temperatures; noise sufficient to cause the worker to shout in order to be heard above noise level; vibrating movements of extremities or whole body; hazards such as moving mechanical parts, electrical currents, working in high places, and exposure to chemicals; atmospheric conditions that affect respiratory system or the skin; and oils.

DELIVERY DRIVER EQUIPMENT USED: Delivery truck, forklift, hand truck, order picker, tow motor, shrink wrap machine, pallet jack, dock loader, cherry pickers, band machine, wire cutter, band cutter, razor cutter, tape gun, rolling ladder, lift gate, and staple gun.

REQUIRED: Knowledge/Skills/Abilities/Experience/Education

• High School Diploma or GED.
• 6 months to 1 year of relevant experience or training, or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Possess a valid driver’s license.
• Ability to work independently on assigned tasks as well as to accept and follow directions on given assignments.
• Daily contact with customers requires courtesy, discretion, and sound judgment.
• Attendance on a regular, consistent basis is mandatory.

COMPANY BENEFITS:

· Medical

· Dental

· Vision

· Basic Life & AD&D

· Short-Term & Long-Term Disability

· 401K Plan

· Tuition Reimbursement

· PTO

· Holidays

· Personal Days