Truck Driver / Delivery Job at Kilwin's Quality Confections
Truck Driver/Delivery
Company/Location: Kilwin's Quality Confections, Michigan Distribution/ Center / Petoskey, MI
Reports to: Distribution Center Manager
FLSA Status: Hourly/Non-Exempt
KILWINS HERITAGE
Our company was founded in 1947, yet still strives to deliver a world-class experience for today’s customers. Kilwins is growing, adding stores in new markets, expanding our production capability, and building the expertise needed to support our 160+ locations.
Our Core Purpose is: To create enjoyment and make people happy!
Our values are simple; Treat others as you want to be treated, Do your best, and Have fun!
These values translate directly to a culture of people who are driven to provide an exceptional confectionery experience. Coupled with our high-quality products, in-store craftsmanship, and genuinely friendly team members, we create an atmosphere that our customers want to visit again and again. From sight, to taste, touch, smell, and sound, a visit to Kilwins provides an authentic sensory and taste experience like none other.
Come drive for us and help deliver the exceptional Kilwins experience!
JOB SUMMARY
Responsible for loading and unloading merchandise, mapping and driving best route for delivery to stores. Schedule pick-ups and drop-offs within and outside of the State of Michigan at specified locations, communicate to stores on delivery times, maintain all required paperwork (legal and company) with regards to truck/trailer.
Overnight travel will be required (Leave Sunday/Monday from Petoskey Distribution Center and return Thursday/Friday, home weekly.). Kilwins provides lodging and daily meal allowances.
Starting pay $28.00/HR
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS
- Personally represents Kilwins Core Values, Core Purpose, Core Operating Standards, and Brand Promise.
- Provides integrity, honesty, and knowledge that promotes the culture, values, and purpose of Kilwins Brand.
- Responsible for loading and unloading trailer with merchandise in good condition at specified location and specified date and time.
- Responsible for completing paperwork required by law and to conform to all FMCSA requirements.
- Establish best and most direct routes on all trips and make decisions on road conditions in certain areas at certain times of the year.
- Maintain logs and proper paperwork on all truck/trailer maintenance to include but not limited to post-trip inspections, log books and receipts.
- Review loads with shipping and receiving department, prior to departure.
- Notifies Logistics Manager of any damaged items or discrepancies.
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES
- Must be able to read map and make decisions on best route and road conditions.
- Must have good organizational, communication and customer service skills.
- Possess mechanical skills for basic diagnosis of problems and safety issues on equipment.
- Must be able to operate electric pallet jacks, lift gates and other material handling equipment.
EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE
- Must have high school diploma
- Must have CDL Class A license
- Must be forklift certified. (certified by Kilwins post hire)
PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS/WORK ENVIRONMENT
- Must be able to lift 75 pounds
- Must be able to navigate stairs with heavy hand cart loads repeatedly during store deliveries.
- Must wear steel-toed boots (company reimbursement)
Equal Opportunity Employer (EOE)
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