CDL Shuttle Driver

Summary:

The CDL Shuttle Driver is responsible for safely operating a company vehicle in the daily delivery of customer products. They will transfer furniture and be required to load goods properly, efficiently, and safely onto trucks to be transported to our stores. The driver will be required to follow all safety rules, State/Federal driving laws, and all company policies and procedures. They will be responsible for the unloading of goods at stores in a respectful, efficient, and proper manner. Shuttle drivers will be required to pick up floor sample goods to be brought back to the DC prior to delivery. Floor sample goods must be properly wrapped and padded to avoid damage. Upon returning to the warehouse floor sample goods will need to be identified and tagged according to product model numbers. The driver must exercise safety in a all facets of the job, from proper lifting to safely operating a company vehicle, while providing outstanding customer service to our stores.

Job Responsibilities:

• Maintain a valid CDL A driver’s license and DOT medical card, in good standing while operating a company vehicle.
• Follow all company policies and procedures and all State/Federal laws, to include a pre-trip inspection each time prior to taking a vehicle on the road. Report and safety concerns in a timely manner.
• Securely load a delivery/semi-truck according to the manifest while packing the product to prevent damage during transport.
• Ability to lift and move furniture and mattresses in a safe manner from the dock to the truck, the truck to the store back room, and back again if required.
• Follow all invoice instructions both electronically or via paper and report any concerns to management.
• Verify delivery and pick-up manifests to ensure proper movement and inventory accuracy.
• Communicate with transfer manager and store manager any discrepancies in what is expected to be delivered/picked up compared to what is on the manifest.
• Always maintain the cab of the truck in a clean and professional manner.
• Conduct pre-trip inspection of the truck prior to operating the vehicle and never take out a vehicle with a safety concern.

Supervisory Responsibilities:

This position does not have supervisory responsibilities but is able to provide guidance to back-room stock personnel to ensure proper protection of goods returning to DC. Communication with management is key to ensuring proper systematic and physical inventory movement.

Work Environment

This job operates in a warehouse and dock environment and operating a delivery truck / vehicle during deliveries. This role routinely uses tools to aid in furniture movement and protection. On the dock, the temperature varies by the season and the area is not well insulated due to all the dock doors being opened during load out. Subject to working outdoors in all weather conditions.