Delivery driver

Hart's House of Flooring

Overview

Languages

English

Education

  • Secondary (high) school graduation certificate
  • or equivalent experience

Experience

Experience an asset

On site

Work must be completed at the physical location. There is no option to work remotely.

Work site environment

  • Outdoors
  • On foot
  • Motor vehicles
  • Carpets/rugs
  • Dusty

Work setting

  • Rural area
  • Urban area
  • Various locations
  • Warehouse
  • Retail business
  • On-site customer service
  • Moving cargo

Responsibilities

Tasks

  • Operate and drive automobiles, vans and light trucks to pick up and deliver various items and products
  • Professionalism in customer service
  • Accept payment or invoices for items delivered
  • Keep a record of items received and delivered
  • Load and unload goods
  • Follow directions and read map
  • Use maps and other trip planning aids
  • Record trip information such as vehicle mileage, fuel costs and any problems
  • Wrap goods
  • Transport and distribute materials and goods
  • Stock shelves and display areas
  • Store cargo and materials
  • Record shortages and reject damaged goods
  • Read and interpret specifications or follow verbal instructions
  • Pick orders and stock
  • Perform labouring duties in warehouses
  • Oversee distribution of merchandise to outlets
  • Operate forklift
  • Monitor equipment to detect wear and damage
  • Maintain internal record-keeping system
  • Load and unload vehicle
  • Greet people and direct them to contacts or service areas
  • Cut materials using power tools or by hand
  • Load, unload and move products and materials by hand or with basic material handling equipment
  • Make labels and attach to goods
  • Pack and unpack goods
  • Greet customers
  • Light cleaning duties
  • Verify receipts and packing slips
  • Organize and maintain inventory
  • Record incoming stock
  • Install, lash and secure goods
  • Maintain vehicle operator work records

Supervision

  • Delivery drivers
  • 1 to 2 people

Experience and specialization

Type of product

  • Flooring

Equipment and machinery experience

  • Light trucks
  • Dollies and hand trucks
  • Forklift

Area of specialization

  • Truck driving

Additional information

Security and safety

  • Driving record check (abstract)

Transportation/travel information

  • Own transportation
  • Own vehicle
  • Vehicle supplied by employer
  • Valid driver’s licence
  • Public transportation is not available

Work conditions and physical capabilities

  • Attention to detail
  • Fast-paced environment
  • Tight deadlines
  • Work under pressure
  • Physically demanding
  • Handling heavy loads
  • Walking
  • Repetitive tasks
  • Manual dexterity
  • Hand-eye co-ordination
  • Ability to distinguish between colours
  • Sitting
  • Combination of sitting, standing, walking
  • Standing for extended periods
  • Bending, crouching, kneeling
  • Large workload

Weight handling

  • Up to 45 kg (100 lbs)
  • More than 45 kg (100 lbs)

Own tools/equipment

  • Steel-toed safety boots

Personal suitability

  • Efficient interpersonal skills
  • Organized
  • Reliability
  • Team player
  • Accurate
  • Dependability
  • Excellent oral communication
  • Punctuality
  • Adaptability
  • Efficiency
  • Energetic
  • Hardworking
  • Outgoing
  • Positive attitude
  • Quick learner
  • Time management

Benefits

Other benefits

  • Free parking available
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