Alabama Box Truck Driver

The Delivery Box Truck Driver is responsible for the safe and efficient transportation of products to customers in a manner that meets customer requirements. He or she will load and unload the products from the vehicle and verify contents against shipping invoices or inventories. Most importantly and without exception, the driver operates within the legal speed limits and in a safe fashion at all times.

• 1 – 3 years of direct experience in a similar position preferred
• Ability to drive and maintain a valid driver’s license
• Clean driving record
• Valid Driver’s License
• Must be 21 years or older
• Ability to secure and maintain auto-liability insurance in accordance with state laws

Responsibilities

• Build and ensure excellent customer service by consistently delivering orders on time and in good condition and by acting in a courteous and professional manner
• Complete pre-trip inspections before leaving the warehouse and post-trip inspections upon return to the warehouse and properly document all maintenance problems and defects in writing
• Report customer needs and concerns to appropriate management and participate in delivering resolutions
• Perform other duties as assigned
• Remain knowledgeable of and adhere to federal and state regulations
• Become familiar with United’s portfolio of brands
• Comply with all Department of Transportation standards and regulations and maintain a good driving record
• Maintain constant communication and collaboration with the sales and delivery departments to work together as a team
• Verify count and condition of goods unloaded; and accurately report all overages, shortages, and breakage/damage
• Unload and deliver products at assigned stops using hand trucks

Competencies

• Material Control
• Communication
• Customer Focus
• Professionalism
• Solution-Oriented
• Collaboration
• Flexibility
• Effective Judgment
• Problem Solving
• Relationships
• Time Management
• Interpersonal Skills

Critical Skills

• Results-driven (performance)
• Ability to use learn and United technology
• Strong communication and collaboration skills
• Strong organizational skills with ability to multi-task, prioritize, and manage time in order to meet frequently changing deadlines in a fast-paced environment
• Strong attention to detail
• Working knowledge of computerized hand-held devices
• Able to read, write, and perform basic math computations

Working Conditions

• Able to maintain very high proficiency and job standards while working in a non-temperature controlled environment that includes exposure to heat, high humidity, and inclement weather
• Able to work in an environment with moderate noise levels
• Able to work occasionally in refrigerated areas

Physical Requirements and Essential Functions

• Able to learn and maintain knowledge of company and products
• Able to frequently climb or balance, stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl
• Able to talk and hear, stand and walk, sit, reach with arms and hands, lift and carry, and use hands and fingers to handle or feel
• Able to down stack and relocate large amounts of product weighing up to 180 lbs throughout the day
• Regular, reliable attendance required
• Able to perform greater than average lifting, with some overhead lifting required
• Able to frequently use hand trucks, stairs, ramps, and docks
• Must have specific vision abilities that include close vision, distance vision, and the ability to judge distance