Nu Vista is hiring a delivery driver to help us get our product to our customers.
Job Responsibilities
Accurately pick inventory and load designated vehicle as completely as allowable based on individual customer invoice/pick tickets.
Load vehicle in an orderly and organized fashion with consideration given to the safe and secured transportation of all products.
Navigate to the customer location in a timely and safe manner
Immediately inform management team of any deviations from route
Unload and move product via handcart into customer facility as directed by the customer
Pick up and return any product(s) to Nu Vista as requested with approved documentation
Close & lock truck refrigeration doors when making multiple trips into an account
Collect monies for C.O.D. (Due Upon Receipt) invoices or as otherwise directed and turn in monies to office personnel
Pick up new inventory from approved vendors and return to Nu Vista or deliver as directed
Unload new inventory and put stock away as directed by warehouse staff
Frequently lift, push, or move product that weighs 1-75 pounds, up to 100 pounds; frequently reach up to 72” to stack and unstack pallets and hand cart; constantly bend and twist while loading and unloading product, and retrieving items from trailer.
Verify delivery of items with customer and obtain proper signatures. Contact management for authorization when discrepancies on invoice and communicate all errors/returns.
Possess a cell phone to maintain communication with the office or customers as needed
Answer cell-phone when off-duty in extremely rare cases when your expertise is needed
Perform pre-trip and post-trip responsibilities in accordance with Nu Vista policies and procedures.
Complete Department of Transportation (DOT) logs (electronic or manual as required), company vehicle maintenance reports and reconcile with appropriate company representative as required.
Immediately advise supervisor of any unsafe conditions.
Maintain and safely operate all assigned equipment, including but not limited to hand cart, pallets, load bars, and personal protective equipment.
Maintain sanitary conditions in tractor and trailer and assist with maintaining sanitary conditions in the warehouse and yard.
Attend all required company meetings.
Qualifications, Essential Skills, and Required Knowledge
Must be 21+ years of age
Must be available to work a minimum of 40 and a maximum of 50 hours based on a 5 day work week. Work hours are defined as the day to begin at 4:00 a.m. and usually end between 12:00 p.m. and 2:00 p.m. This is a basic guideline as work hours may fluctuate daily as business demands.
Valid CDL Class B License with a “clean” driving record (including: no single DUI in the last 3 years and no multiple DUIs within the last 7 years)
1 year commercial driving experience
Operate vehicle in a variety of traffic and weather conditions.
Meet or exceed minimum productivity levels established by management.
Effectively plan and organize work activities independent of direct supervision.
Develop a good working knowledge of product and inventory control techniques and procedures.
Maintain ongoing inter-department communications related to routing, safety, and customer relations.
Meet or exceed established cases per error goals.
Demonstrate strong customer relations and problem resolution skills.
To apply for this job please visit www.nuvistafoods.com.
