Delivery Route Driver

Description

Who We Are

Florida Paints is a family-owned paint manufacturing company that is committed to providing exceptional paint for southern climates, proudly delivered by knowledgeable people. We manufacture and distribute architectural paints, coatings and associated products to professional and retail customers through a statewide network of company owned locations.

Florida Paints is a values-driven organization that believes our team members are the key factor in our success. We offer our team members the full suite of benefits, which includes:

• Medical Insurance
• Telemedicine and Virtual Mental Health
• Dental & Vision Insurance
• Health Savings Accounts with Company Match
• Life & Disability Insurance
• Accident & Critical Illness Coverage
• Identity Theft Protection
• 401(k) Matching
• Paid Time Off 
• Community Service Time Off
• Birthday PTO
• Parental Leave
• So much more!

Summary

A Delivery Route Driver drives a company van/truck to deliver and unload paint and paint-related products to different locations.  

Duties & Responsibilities

1. Drives van or truck to deliver such items as paint and paint-related products to customer's place of business.
2. Records transactions on customer receipt.
3. Records delivery information on daily sales or delivery record.
4. Collects or picks up empty containers or rejected or unsold merchandise.
5. Loads and unloads truck.
6. Issues or obtains customer signature on receipt for pickup or delivery.
7. Cleans inside of truck.
8. Ensures routine maintenance is performed on truck.
9. Completes mileage log and maintenance log on truck.
10. Repetitive lifting of weights of 50 lbs. and occasional lifting of weights of over 70 lbs.
11. When not making deliveries, assist store manager with any duties that may be assigned, which include, but are not limited to: assisting customers, re-stocking inventory, tinting of paint, cleaning etc.
12. Other miscellaneous tasks, as required.

Requirements

Competencies

To perform the job successfully, an individual should demonstrate the following competencies:

• Judgment - Displays willingness to make decisions; Exhibits sound and accurate judgment; Supports and explains reasoning for decisions; Includes appropriate people in decision-making process; Makes timely decisions.
• Professionalism - Approaches others in a tactful manner; Reacts well under pressure; Treats others with respect and consideration regardless of their status or position; Accepts responsibility for own actions; Follows through on commitments.
• Safety and Security - Observes safety and security procedures; Determines appropriate action beyond guidelines; Reports potentially unsafe conditions; Uses equipment and materials properly.

Education & Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent experience
• 1 - 2 years' driving experience
• Must have a valid Driver's License and good driving record
• Must be able to pass a criminal background check
• Florida Paints is a Drug Free Workplace, therefore, applicants must be able to pass a pre-employment drug test. Employees are also subject to random drug testing.

Physical Requirements

• Must be able to lift 50 to 75 pounds
• Frequent bending as well as sitting
• Good vision is required

Note: While performing the duties of this job, the employee is occasionally exposed to wet and/or humid conditions, moving mechanical parts and outside weather conditions.

Florida Paints provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability or genetics.