Delivery Driver Jobs in Meriden, CT (NOW HIRING)

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Responsible for safely operating a company vehicle to deliver product to customers. Manually loads and unloads delivery truck, verifies parts loaded and unloaded, collects payments from customers, obtains signatures from receiving locations confirming accuracy of parts unloaded/loaded and delivers returned items back to the location.

Essential Job Duties

• Drive a company vehicle in a safe, courteous, and responsible manner avoiding traffic violations and accidents.
• Physically load company truck at the location and verify the condition of the truck, the manifest, and other paperwork associated with the deliveries to be made.
• Drive to the delivery destination and physically unload the truck, verify parts unloaded, obtain signature of receiving location, confirming the accuracy of parts shown on the order and those received, and sign off on the integrity of what was loaded at the location.
• Make proper notations on the manifest and provide receipts on parts being returned from customers to the location.
• Collect accounts receivable, as necessary.
• Comply with established company policies and procedures.
• Successful completion of annual training as assigned.
• Operate in compliance with applicable rules and regulations set forth by the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration.
• Provide excellent customer service during delivery/pick up of products.
• Assume other duties as assigned.

Supervisory Responsibilities

• Not responsible for supervising employees.

Minimum Requirements

Education & Experience

• No degree required
• 1+ years of experience required
• Possess a valid driver's license and safe driving record.
• Must qualify for corporate insurance programs, including vehicle insurance.
• Must meet Department of Transportation (DOT) testing and physical requirements and be knowledgeable of DOT regulations.
• Must be at least 21 years of age.
• Must comply with state and local mandated requirements as well as Department of Transportation ("DOT") and Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration ("FMCSA") regulations.

Preferred Requirements

• High school diploma/GED
• Six months related delivery driving experience
• Prior warehouse operations experience

Knowledge/Skills/Abilities

• Ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals.
• Frequent use of Outlook, Word, Excel, graphics, etc.
• Basic messages communicated orally. May write brief messages and keep simple records.
• Problems encountered are routine, somewhat repetitive, and generally solved by following clear directions and procedures.
• Decisions generally affect one's own job or assigned functional area.
• Uses guidance/guidelines provided by supervisor/manager.
• Assignments/priorities provided by supervisor/manager.

Essential Physical Demands/Work Environment

• While performing the duties of this job, the employee is occasionally required to stand, walk, push, pull, squat, bend, reach, climb stairs, balance, stoop, kneel, crouch, or sit for extended periods of time.
• The employee may be exposed to hazardous situations, conditions, and equipment. Must be able to work in cramped spaces or underneath vehicles that may require getting into awkward positions. May regularly wear personal protective equipment (PPE). May be exposed to extreme temperatures and high noise levels.
• Travel may be required periodically, including overnight stays (contingent on position requirements).
• Must be able to lift up to 75 pounds.

Benefits:

• Health/Dental/Vision Insurance
• Paid Time Off
• Paid Parental Leave
• Fertility Coverage
• 401k with Generous Company Match
• Company Paid Life Insurance and Long-Term Disability
• Short-Term Disability
• Employee Assistance Program
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Employee Discounts
• PNC Daily Pay Option

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