Job description
Job Summary
Perform effective, safe and efficient driving duties. Deliver packages to customers on scheduled route while meeting service and performance objectives.
Essential Functions
To perform this job successfully, an employee must be able to perform each essential function satisfactorily, with or without reasonable accommodation. To request a reasonable accommodation, notify Human Resources or the manager who oversees the position.
Transact all business in accordance to Patterson Companies’ business code of conduct and business ethics
Drive assigned vehicle and deliver/pick up shipments
Point of contact for customer service and help resolve customer complaints
Collect money from customers
Load and unload assigned vehicle. Ensure all loads are properly secure for transport
Operate all warehouse equipment/machinery
Achieve assigned performance metrics and KPIs
Help maintain a secure, organized, clean, and safe warehouse and vehicle
Handle all hazardous materials, pesticides, and prescription drugs according to the Company’s processes/procedures and applicable laws and regulations
Assure routine maintenance is performed on assigned vehicle per schedule and vehicle is always in a good and safe condition
Adherence with DOT drug & alcohol testing
Follow all local, state and federal motor carrier laws
Submit all required daily, weekly and monthly compliance reports
Follow company biosecurity policies and customer biosecurity protocols as required
Assist fulfillment center in daily operations when not performing delivery duties
Additional functions
In addition to the essential functions listed above, the incumbent may perform the following additional functions.
Managing time effectively, meeting personal goals and fleet goals and objectives
Perform all work in accordance with Company Safety guidelines and procedures including all required Safety and Compliance Training and regulatory licensing
Maintain acceptable driving record and current driver’s license
Perform other duties as assigned by management
Job Qualifications
Required Qualifications
CDL, No-endorsements, driving vehicles up to 56k GVWR tandem axle box truck.
Must have a valid driver’s license
Obtain a satisfactory MVR review
Ability to drive assigned vehicle
Knowledge of delivery area and ability to read maps
Able to work as an effective team member
Basic problem solving/troubleshooting skills
Effective time management skills
Preferred Qualifications
One-year experience as a CDL driver preferred
High school diploma or GED preferred
Working Conditions
Physical Demands
Lift and carry up to 55 pounds, team lift 56 to 100 pounds: continuous, moderate or occasional heavy physical activity
Moving 50% of the time
Stationary position 50% of the time
Move loads on pallet jack (w/pallets/totes/barrels) weighing up to 2,500 lbs
Load and unload vehicle
Environmental Factors
Assigned vehicle/vehicles
Electronic Driver Logs as required
General warehouse equipment
General office equipment
Travel and On-call
May require overnight delivery runs