Overnight Warehouse Route Driver

The position of Overnight Warehouse Route Driver will be based out of our Hartford, CT location!

Summary

The Overnight Warehouse Route Driver is responsible for delivering products to / from customers, company branch / warehouse locations, and company suppliers in a delivery van or box truck (No CDL required).

Responsible for ensuring that deliveries are prepared to meet customer requirements in the most efficient manner, and materials are correct and free of damage.

What You'll Do

• Inspects company vehicle for visual and operating defects. Responsible for completing a daily inspection report
• Keeps company vehicle clean, serviced, and maintained. Alerts supervisor of repair and / or service needed
• Must follow Department of Transportation (DOT), local and state driving laws and regulations
• Loads or unloads vehicle; and ensures all material for each order is correct (quantity and type of material), and that material is free of damage before departure
• May assist in preparing orders for delivery
• Ensures all appropriate documentation is thoroughly completed at the time of delivery, including delivery receipt is signed by the customer, packing list and branch / warehouse manifest
• Picks up material returns from customers. Responsible for inspecting the condition of the material and verifies quantities and catalog numbers
• Picks up material from company suppliers
• May be required to support other Warehouse duties such as preparing and filling orders and / or receiving, stocking, staging, and shipping material
• Other duties as assigned

The information contained in this job description is intended to describe the essential job functions required of those assigned to this job.

It is not intended to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, knowledge, skills, and abilities needed to perform the job.

Please note that management retains the right to assign or reassign duties and responsibilities to this job at any time.

The ability to competently perform all the essential duties of the position, with or without reasonable accommodation, demonstrated commitment to effective customer service delivery, integrity, and the ability to work productively as a member of a team or work group are basic requirements of all positions at Rexel USA.

What You'll Need

• In lieu of experience, must attend company driver training
• Must have a valid Driver's License
• Must be at least 21 years of age
• Must pass a pre-employment and annual review of their Motor Vehicle Record
• Must obtain verification of non-expired medical certificate as required by law within 60 days of hire
• Must not have had a suspended drivers' license for a traffic accident / violation within the past 3 years
• Must not have any at fault accidents in the past 3 years

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Ability to handle loads with a combine weight not to exceed 26,000 GVW
• Ability to handle basic issues and problems
• Strong knowledge of safety regulations, and be familiar with traffic and driver laws
• Willingness to adhere to assigned routes, schedules, safety procedures, and transportation laws
• Excellent organizational and time management skills. Ability to meet deadlines
• Excellent customer service skills
• Good attention to detail
• Ability to meet deadlines
• Ability to work overtime as needed

Working Conditions and Physical Demands

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job.

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Working Environment

• Exposed to unpleasant or disagreeable physical environment Occassionally up to 20%
• Exposed to electrical hazards; risk of electrical shock Occassionally up to 20%
• Handles or works with potentially dangerous equipment Frequently 21% to 50%
• Travels to offsite locations Constantly at least 51%

Physical Demands

• Sit : Must be able to remain in a stationary position Constantly at least 51%
• Walk : Must be able to move about inside / outside office or work location Occasionally up to 20%
• Use hands to finger, handle or feel : Operates a computer and other office machinery Constantly at least 51%
• Stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl Occasionally up to 20%
• Climb or balance Occasionally up to 20%
• Talk, hear, taste, smell Constantly at least 51%

Weight and Force

• Up to 10 pounds Constantly at least 51%
• Up to 25 pounds Constantly at least 51%
• Up to 50 pounds Frequently 21% to 50%
• Up to 75 pounds Occasionally up to 20%

Rexel USA (A VEVRAA Federal Contractor), and its affiliated companies, is an EEO / Disabled / Veterans employer. All qualified candidates will receive consideration for employment without regard to any characteristics protected by law.