Delivery Agent (CDL A) - Local Driving!
Must have a valid Class A CDL meeting all DOT requirements. We offer great pay and an exciting new career opportunity.
Position Overview:
The Delivery Agents primary function is delivery and distribution of Nestle products on an assigned route within prescribed timelines. Deliver and unload palletized orders; check product quantities for accuracy; and maintain paperwork from distribution center. Delivery Agents manage customer expectations regarding delivery and receiving instructions, and back room storage. The Delivery Agent... View Full Description effectively communicates with Salesperson and/or District Sales Leader and continuously stays current on all State D.O.T. regulations and requirements.
Requirements:
Be at least 21 years of age for DOT covered position
High School Diploma / GED equivalent
A valid Class A CDL meeting DOT requirements
Successful completion of post offer background checks, drug screen, physical and motor vehicle report
Ability to work early morning/late night hours
Willing to work over 40 hours when required
Willing to work any day of the week, weekends and Holidays
Ability to work safely
Read, write and speak English
2 years or more Class A driving experience in a business environment preferred
Grocery/Retail experience preferred
Primary Responsibilities:
Create rapport with appropriate staff members in all accounts, communicate with staff during deliveries, respond to customer requests, and forward customer requests on to sales representative as needed. Communicate with sales representative on special needs stores.
Follow the procedures outlined in the standardized work practices as verified on work-withs. Eliminate waste and maximizes productivity through standardized work (Keep product mobile, No re-work, grab pallets on the way in etc.) Follow Roadnet Schedule.
Maintain neat and Orderly Backrooms, pick up credits on appropriate basis, place loads in proper freezer area, follow store procedures, and complete paperwork appropriately.
Completing proper paperwork for returns, mispicks, and transfers, physically returning product to warehouse when needed. To achieve Above Expectation when physical inventory is completed the variance should be zero.
Conduct activities in a safe manner, follow corporate safety guidelines and requirements (no cell phones while driving, Pre-trip/ Post-trip inspections, proper bending, hand safety, etc.), use PPE, proactively addresses any unsafe conditions observed, locks vehicle, and completes DOT paperwork. Keep a clean and orderly cab and trailer.
Prepare truck for operation by inspecting general condition-validating adherence to DOT standards.
Decision Driving skills including proper following distance, proper eye lead, proper stopping distance, checking intersections, using safety wedge, proper use of horn, left/ right turn execution, seat belt use, checking and scanning mirrors, proper speed maintained, proper lane observance, parks in appropriate locations and avoids backing.
Respond to change with positive attitude, offers suggestions for improvements to increase effectiveness of change, support new initiatives, and maintain an open mind.
Communicate directly with team members on issues, openly shares ideas with others, encourage performance in others, give feedback when needed, train new employees when applicable.
Working Conditions:
Work is performed 50-80% of time at customer locations delivering products, 20-50% on the road driving vehicle.
Hazards: Driving a variety of 12-15 ton vehicles in all types of weather, slippery surfaces, lifting hazards, exposure to moving vehicles and equipment, traffic hazards, fall hazard from work on dock and tailgate, fumes, odors and some bouncing, jarring, vibration from truck operation.
Machinery: Moving machinery, such as bailers, compactors and potentially fork trucks.
Tools/Equipment Used: 12-15 ton truck, hand truck, pallet jack, forklift, carts, dollies, straps, lift gates, and pallets
Safety Equipment: Seat belts, gloves, hearing and eye protection as required.
Employee is exposed to moving machinery such as bailers, compactors and potentially fork trucks.
Normal traffic hazards while operating vehicle.
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This description should not be construed to contain every responsibility that an incumbent in this job may be required to perform. Incumbents are required to perform other related functions assigned.
Nestl USA is an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer and is looking for diversity in qualified candidates for employment: EOE/Minority/Female/Disabled/Protected Veteran.
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