Delivery Driver (Non-CDL)

Company Overview:

Plimpton & Hills Corporation is a leading distributor of plumbing, heating, HVAC, and industrial products serving contractors, businesses, and homeowners across the Northeast. With multiple branch locations and showrooms, the company is committed to providing quality products, expert support, and reliable service to the professionals and communities we serve.

Position Purpose:

The purpose of this position is to support warehouse and delivery operations by ensuring timely and accurate order deliveries, following established delivery procedures, maintaining effective communication, and upholding safety standards, while providing a high level of service to both internal and external customers.

A valid driver’s license and DOT medical card are required. CDL is not required.

Essential Functions:

• Safely operate a light delivery truck (non-CDL) to complete scheduled local deliveries
• Follow routes and time schedule.
• Load, unload, prepare, inspect and operate a delivery vehicle.
• Spend majority of work hours seated.
• The ability to move up to 200 pounds on occasion during deliveries.
• Complete logs and reports.
• Follow DOT regulations and safety standards.
• Ability to operate forklifts, hand trucks, and pallet jacks in a variety of weather and traffic conditions.
• Interact with customers on a daily basis.  
• Separate transfers and load them onto respective trucks.
• Determine best shipping method for products according to company policy.
• Locate transfers to complete orders and place them on the corresponding trucks.
• Ensure that products and orders are placed on the correct trucks for delivery.
• Use basic computer and math skills to determine shipping locations and quantities. 
• Receive shipments, verify products on packing slips are there and sign corresponding paperwork upon receipt.
• Inspect contents of deliveries to ensure that the product is not damaged.
• Assume responsibility for returning unsatisfactory shipments or receiving replacements. 
• Label deliveries and allocate them to their designated place. 
• Put product away into correct locations with the use of a barcode reader. 
• Manage time in order to complete work load for the day.
• Read and decipher packing slips, computer screens and barcode readers.
• Practice team work in order to best service internal and external customers. 
• Remain up-to-date on all safety practices and standards.
• Assist warehouse personnel when necessary.
• Maintain a clean and professional work environment. 
• Perform other duties as directed.

Compensation and Benefits:

• Competitive hourly rate commensurate with experience.
• Eligible to participate in the company’s comprehensive benefits package, which includes medical, dental, and vision insurance.
• 401(k) retirement plan with company match.
• Paid time off and paid holidays.
• Opportunities for professional development and growth.

Nothing in this job description restricts management’s right to assign or reassign duties and responsibilities to this job at any time.

Experience, Education & Skills:

• Valid drivers license (required)
• Valid DOT Medical Card (required)
• Warehouse experience preferred.
• Ability to operate motor vehicle, forklift, barcode reader, currently used hardware and software.
• High school diploma or GED preferred.

Physical Requirements:

• While performing the duties of this job, the associate is regularly required to, stand, sit; talk, hear, and use hands and fingers to operate a computer and telephone keyboard.
• Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision requirements due to computer work.
• Very heavy work. Exerting in excess of 100 pounds of force occasionally, and/or in excess of 50 pounds of force frequently, and/or in excess of 20 pounds of force constantly to move objects.
• The associate is subject to both environmental conditions. Activities occur inside and outside. 
• The associate is subject to warehouse duties with safety practices and standards.