Delivery Driver-Daily Deliveries to NY/NJ and surrounding areas

Description

DOW Technologies is seeking a reliable and hardworking individual to join our team as a Delivery Driver for deliveries out of our Montgomeryville, PA warehouse location. This role is essential for the timely and safe delivery of our products from DOW’s distribution center to our valued customers. The ideal candidate will possess excellent driving skills, physical strength, good communication skills and a commitment to providing exceptional customer service.

Primary Job Duties. 

As a DOW Delivery Driver, you will: 

• Safely operate a company provided Dodge Ram 3500 Tradesman Cargo Van High Roof, extended wheelbase, or similar vehicle, to deliver DOW’s products to residential and commercial locations. 
• Complete commercial deliveries to 4–6 business customers per day across NJ & NY including Manhattan and Long Island.
• Route Flexibility: Periodically swap routes to cover the local and southern delivery routes when assigned drivers are on PTO
• Adhere to all federal, state and local transportation & traffic laws and company policies operating the delivery vehicle.
• Follow assigned routes and time schedules.
• Communicate with customers pre-delivery with your estimated time of arrival of their order.
• Assist with loading, transporting, and unloading large and heavy items from truck using additional equipment, such as forklifts, hand trucks and dollies, as needed.
• Review orders before and after delivery to ensure that orders are complete.
• Ensure all deliveries are completed in a timely and professional manner.
• Maintain accurate delivery records, including pictures, and obtain customer signatures as required.
• Establish and maintain outstanding relationships with customers.
• Perform pre-trip and post-trip inspections of the vehicle to ensure it is in good working condition.
• Provide excellent customer service by addressing any delivery-related inquiries or issues.
• Assist local branch with non-driving warehouse duties including but not limited to:

This job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of you for this job. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time as directed by Operations Management.

Requirements

Required Qualifications. 

To be qualified for this position, you must:

• Proven commercial or professional driving experience with a valid driver’s license, clean driving record and comfort operating large cargo vans in metro environments.
• Pass a drug test and maintain a clean criminal background.
• Abide by all company and department policies and procedures.
• Personable and professional demeanor when interacting with business clients on delivery routes.
• Weekly overtime opportunities are a regular part of the schedule and must have the flexibility needed to work overtime.
• Highly dependable, self-motivated, and capable of maintaining a consistent, punctual schedule.

Physical Requirements. Without limitation on a daily basis, you should be able to:

• Grasp, sit, stoop, kneel, bend at the waist, and reach up. 
• Able to safely load/unload product, maneuver packages, and handle the physical demands of combined warehouse and driving duties.
• Safely lift and carry up to 100 pounds and push / pull heavy loads up to 500 pounds using equipment (such as dollies and pallet jacks). 
• Sit and drive safely for up to 8-10 hours a day or as workload permits.
• Work in a physical environment in a consistently safe and alert manner.