Driver Assistant Jobs in Meriden, CT (NOW HIRING)

The Company: Leixir Dental Laboratories are full-service state-of-the-art dental labs which offer a complete range of leading-edge dental products. Our labs represent a perfect balance between innovative technology and traditional methods. We are the leader in state-of-the-art cosmetic and restorative dentistry, and our labs are committed to providing you with the best, most up-to-date products and services.

Your job:

• Operate company vehicles to make pickups and deliveries to designated locations in a timely fashion while adhering to all safety policies and procedures.
• Maintain a clean and operational vehicle by conducting regular inspections and ensuring timely repairs and maintenance.
• Utilize the company credit card to purchase fuel and other necessary items and maintain accurate and current receipt records.
• Represent the company well in all interactions with customers and the public.
• Gain a thorough understanding of the local area and the most efficient routes to deliver goods.
• Assist with loading and unloading vehicles while ensuring that all goods are secured safely.
• Prepare orders for next day's shipping and/or delivery.
• Complete pre- and post-trip safety and operations checklists and documentation.
• Use navigational technology to find and follow optimal routes to deliver goods.
• Assist with regular vehicle inspections and arrange for maintenance as needed.
• Refuel vehicles and ensure that they are always ready for use.
• Assist shipping department with case opening and packing.

Your skills:

• Possession of a valid driver’s license.
• Demonstrated clean driving record.
• Ability to drive for extended periods while prioritizing safety and adhering to traffic laws.
• Strong commitment to safety, including adherence to all company safety policies and procedures.
• Excellent navigational skills and familiarity with the use of maps and GPS technology
• Exceptional communication and interpersonal skills to represent the company in a professional manner.
• Prior experience driving in a professional capacity, such as a delivery driver, truck driver, or courier.

Your qualities:

• Display enthusiasm and a positive attitude – you approach challenges with a can-do spirit and inspire others with your positive energy.
• Take initiative – you quickly and accurately identify roadblocks, rally your resources, provide options to our partners, and execute unafraid to ask questions.
• Autonomous leaner – you can think, act, and pursue your studies independently; you’re motivated to learn about the dental lab space.
• Excellent written and verbal communication – you understand that communication is key in preventing and turning around a subpar poor experience. Excellent communication is precise, clear, compelling, and personable.
• Organized with a strong attention to detail and accuracy.
• Receiving feedback is important to you – you know that coaching, feedback, and direction are delivered with good intention and necessary to grow and level-up in the organization.
• Able to be flexible – you can easily shift priorities and manage your time effectively.
• Diplomatic – you take care to weigh outcomes, think about your response, manage realistic expectation.

Location:

This position is located in Branford, Connecticut. Our network of dental laboratories spans six states, with labs in Florida, Connecticut, Maryland, Mississippi, Rhode Island, Texas and New York. The Leixir Home Office is in Tampa, Florida.

Interview Process

As a part of our commitment to creating a fair, equitable, and positive interview experience for all candidates, we offer full transparency of our interview stages to give applicants an idea of the time and effort involved.

1. Information Screening: The Talent Manager will have a 20-to-30-minute phone conversation focused on relevant work experience, compensation, role overview, and answering any questions you may have.
2. Panel Interview: 45-minute interview with two key members of the team. This will take place at the lab and will dive deeper into the role, technical knowledge, and requirements of the position. The candidate will have the opportunity to meet the team, tour the workplace, and gain a better understanding of the job’s functions.
3. Offer: The Talent Manager will reach out with the details of the informal offer for discussion. After all the details of the informal offer are finalized, the formal offer letter and job description will be sent. At this time, we will complete a background check.

Culture:

Leixir's company culture is all about keeping it real. We totally get that work is just one part of life, so we make sure our employees have plenty of time to kick back and enjoy themselves. But don't get us wrong – we take our work seriously too! We believe that every person on our team brings something unique to the table, and we love celebrating that individuality. Plus, we're all about teamwork – we know that we're stronger together than we are alone. And we show our team members how much we appreciate them with frequent employee appreciation events. At Leixir, we believe that when our employees are happy and valued, we all win!