Delivery Driver

Position Summary

As a Delivery Driver, you will be pivotal in our wholesale department’s growth and maintenance. The ideal candidate will be responsible for ensuring timely delivery of goods to predetermined customers on specific routes, reviewing orders prior to delivery, loading and unloading trucks, and providing exceptional customer service to our client base. This position requires reliability, efficiency, and a strong commitment to safety in a fast-paced environment.

Essential Functions

Primary responsibilities include:

• Safely transporting goods to customer locations in a timely, safe, and courteous manner
• Follow delivery/pickup instructions from Route Planning and ensure all documentation is accurate and complete
• Verify the contents of inventory loads against delivery papers
• Use handheld technology to manage the delivery process
• Provide outstanding customer service during delivery and pickup operations
• Maintain contact with Wholesale Manager to receive delivery or pickup instructions or to be dispatched to a new location
• Comply with all DOT physical and safety requirements including the safe operation of a motor vehicle.
• Keep the delivery vehicles clean and in good working order
• Exhibit Big O’ Smokehouse core values while building the Big O’ brand

Requirements

• Valid driver's license appropriate for the vehicle type and a clean driving record
• High school diploma or equivalent
• Must be at least 21 years of age
• Ability to pass a background check and drug screening
• Physical ability to load and unload heavy cargo
• Excellent organizational and time management skills
• Good communication and interpersonal skills
• Knowledge of local and regional geographical area
• Previous experience in a delivery role is preferred but not required

Working Conditions:

• Continually stand, walk, sit, stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl
• Frequently lift, carry, push, and pull boxes of 50+ lbs
• Regularly lift, move, and place inventory and/or advertising displays as needed
• Exposure to moving mechanical parts and outside weather conditions
• Regularly operate a motor vehicle in excess of 10,000 pounds
• Significant driving time, including early mornings, late evenings, and occasional weekends.

Job Type: Part-time

Pay: $17.00 - $20.00 per hour

Benefits:

• Flexible schedule

Work Days:

• Monday to Friday

Work Location: On the road