Driver - Warehouse Material Handler

SUMMARY: Loads, drives and unloads Pella delivery truck on assigned route. Provides customer service and communication from the field. Ensures product is delivered to customer within Pella quality standards. Assigned teams and tasks will vary based on business necessity. Principal DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES include the following, but not limited to: Drives truck loaded with Pella products to customer jobsite or other predetermined location, occasionally picks-up return products Loads and unloads trucks per delivery paperwork Works in a way that protects the product from damage during the delivery process Performs visual quality inspections on product while loading and unloading Collects money from customers on COD orders and issues a customer receipt Notifies manager or coworkers of shortages, discrepancies or anticipated needs Obtains customer signature as a verification of delivery or pick-up Develop continuous improvement suggestions Ensure vehicle is operated in safe manner at all times, in all conditions Reports maintenance needs on delivery vehicles Maintains DOT log book Meets company safety requirements by keeping work area neat and clean, following safety precautions and wearing required safety apparel (i.e. shoes, safety glasses, fall protection, seat belt, etc.) Must have a valid driver’s license and be in compliance with the company Fleet Safety Policy Must have or be able to acquire DOT Medical Certification Card Must be capable of performing all general warehouse positions Pull and load outbound trucks. Read load lists, production schedules, and requisitions, shipping orders to determine items to be moved, gathered, or distributed. Receive and unload inbound trucks, verify load lists, and move materials and items to locations, production, service, office or other designated areas. Sort and place warehouse materials or items on racks, shelves, or in bins according to predetermined sequence such as order number, size, type, style, color, or product code Promotes and facilitates continuous improvement activities in the department Qualifications: To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The qualifications, physical demands and work environment characteristics listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required to successfully perform the job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions. Education and Experience: Must have High School Diploma or GED and dependable work history. Prior delivery experience preferred. Computer Skills Familiarity with computers preferred. May be expected to develop proficiency in Pella proprietary software (i.e. PQM, OMS, etc.) and/or company email systems (Outlook). Communication Skills: Excellent verbal and written English language skills are required as well as good customer service skills (in person or via the phone). Professional Skills Must be a team player and exhibit a strong desire to learn and promote self-growth. Must be pro-active, self-motivated, and have a demonstrated ability to follow assignments through to completion. Attention to detail is required. Must be able to develop trust, respect, and confidence of customers, coworkers and managers. Must present in a clean and neat physical appearance. Mathematical Skills: Ability to subtract two digit numbers and to multiply and divide with 10s and 100s. Ability to perform calculations using units of money, time, measurement, etc. Ability to calculate figures and amounts such as proportions, percentages, area, length, width, height, and depth. Physical Demands: While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to stand; walk; use hands to finger, handle, type or feel; reach with hands and arms; and talk or hear. Them employee is occasionally required to sit, stoop, or crouch. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 100 pounds…

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