Delivery Driver I

Essential Functions Statement(s)

 This position requires the operation of Company vehicles for the purpose of deliveries and pick-ups.  Delivery and pick-up services are both local and out of State routes.  Routes allow drivers to be home daily, however; circumstances may arise with weather conditions, vehicle repair issues, or special delivery needs that may require a driver to spend the night in a hotel on occasion.

This position also requires working in Shipping & Receiving departments, in addition to regular driving assignments.

Work schedule flexibility is a necessity of this position with the potential for over-time at short notice.  Responsible for maintaining vehicles to ensure insurance and registration are with the vehicle at all times, maintaining vehicle and dock cleanliness is part of the job.

Will be crossed trained to work in other areas of the shop when not driving.

POSITION QUALIFICATIONS

Competency Statement(s)

• Accountability - Ability to accept responsibility and account for his/her actions.
• Accuracy - Ability to perform work accurately and thoroughly.
• Adaptability - Ability to adapt to change in the workplace.
• Ambition - The drive to achieve personal advancement.
• Analytical Skills - Ability to use thinking and reasoning to solve a problem.
• Assertiveness - Ability to act in a self-confident manner to facilitate completion of a work assignment or to defend a position or idea.
• Autonomy - Ability to work independently with minimal supervision.
• Communication, Oral - Ability to communicate effectively with others.
• Communication, Written - Ability to communicate in writing clearly and concisely.
  Creative - Ability to think in such a way as to produce a new concept or idea.
  Detail Oriented - Ability to pay attention to the minute details of a project or task.
• Diversity Oriented - Ability to work effectively with people regardless of their age, gender, race, ethnicity, religion, or job type.
• Energetic - Ability to work at a sustained pace and produce quality work.
• Ethical - Ability to demonstrate conduct conforming to a set of values and accepted standards.
• Goal Oriented - Ability to focus on a goal and obtain a pre-determined result.
• Honesty / Integrity - Ability to be truthful and be seen as credible in the workplace.
• Initiative - Ability to make decisions or take actions to solve a problem or reach a goal.
• Interpersonal - Ability to get along well with a variety of personalities and individuals.
• Judgment - The ability to formulate a sound decision using the available information.
• Loyal - The trait of feeling a duty to the employer.
• Organized - Possessing the trait of being organized or following a systematic method of performing a task.
• Patience - Ability to act calmly under stress and strain, and of not being hasty or impetuous.
• Problem Solving - Ability to find a solution for or to deal proactively with work-related problems.
• Reliability - The trait of being dependable and trustworthy.
• Responsible - Ability to be held accountable or answerable for one’s conduct.
• Self Confident - The trait of being comfortable in making decisions for oneself.
• Self Motivated - Ability to be internally inspired to perform a task to the best of ones ability using his or her own drive or initiative.
• Tactful - Ability to show consideration for and maintain good relations with others.
• Time Management - Ability to utilize the available time to organize and complete work within given deadlines.
• Tolerance - Ability to work successfully with a variety of people without making judgments.
   

SKILLS & ABILITIES

Education: High School Graduate or General Education Degree (GED)
Experience: One to two years related experience preferred.                      

Computer Skills

• Understands how to use company Intranet including navigating the Quality, Environmental, and CIT system.
• Able to look up SDS.
  
  

Other Requirements

• Must have valid driver’s license, with no restrictions.
• Must be at least 23 years old
• Forklift certification required. (Will certify in-house)
• Neat professional appearance and good social skills are a must, as driving duties include both inside and outside customer contacts. Our Gleason drivers represent the company to our customers.
• Excellent communication skills a must.  Will work closely with other drivers and dock personnel.
• Practice and follow the Gleason Business Philosophy (GBP), and be knowledgeable in the company’s ISO 9001 & 14001 targets, objectives and goals. Have a clear understanding of your departmental work instructions and processes. 
• Employee is required to learn, understand and practice Lean Manufacturing principles within our facility.
• Employee will be required to train new drivers when applicable.
  
  

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

See attached Manual Handling Functional Job Description/s

Other Physical Requirements

Vision (Near, Distance, Peripheral, Depth Perception)

Sense of Sound (Listen for Machine Cycles, etc.)

Sense of Touch

Ability to wear Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) (Gloves, Safety Glasses, Steel Toe Shoes. Note: Potential for routine wrist motion exists.)