Warehouse Driver Assistant

Company: The Norfolk Companies
Location: Nashua
Posted on: June 24, 2022

Job Description:

Description:
Warehouse Driver Assistant Needed!Pay $16.00/hr.$1000 retention BonusIt is time to put your career in DRIVE. Do you enjoy the freedom of the open road? Have weekends to yourself?If you enjoy navigating around Southern NH and Northern MA, we have the job for you! If you are ready for the next step in your career path, then come grow with us.Norfolk Kitchen & Bath may be the place for you! We are a family-owned and operated business with over 87 years in business. We are currently seeking reliable, customer service-driven candidates to join our delivery team as a Driver Assistant in Nashua.Your day will start at 7:30 am each day (Monday-Friday) where you will review your route for the day, complete your required pre-trip of your vehicle, and ensure you have all the product needed to complete your deliveries. Doubling checking your load is always safe and secured.You will be delivering kitchen cabinets and countertops to customers' homes and sometimes to commercial job sites. Norfolk places a high priority on a positive customer experience, and you will be key to providing excellent customer service with each delivery.Each driver assistant will partner with a driver and work together to ensure deliveries are done on time, safely and complete. This role does require regular heavy lifting as cabinets range on average between 45-60 lbs. You will work with the customer for any special instructions on placement of materials, etc.Norfolk uses mobile delivery technology, so you will need to be tech savvy and able to use mobile devices for confirmations, GPS, and communication. Being organized is key to successful delivery as well as completing each order's electronic paperwork.Sound good?

Requirements:
Candidates will:Operate the equipment safely and ensure each load is complete and properly secured at all times.Be responsible for all electronic communication while the truck is in motion, drivers are not allowed by law to use a cell phone while the truck is in motion, also responsible for GPS programming and assisting the driver with the best route.Have to remain alert for changing road conditions, hazards, low bridges, etc, also must exit the vehicle and assist driver whenever the truck is backing up, parking, moving close to a structure, always watching for obstructions, wires, tree branches etc, no texting or non company issued electronic devices are to be used while in the vehicle.Assist driver in bringing items into customer's location, being careful not to cause damage to merchandise or property, always being courteous and professional.Assist driver when picking up merchandise from customers or vendors, always check merchandise against sales order or packing slip and inspect for damage before leaving site.Be physically fit and able to perform daily deliveries.Be able to lift 45-60 lbs. Up to 100 lbs. with a 2-person lift.Have good communication and customer service skills.Be able to read and comprehend English, bi-lingual helpful.Be able to use handheld devices for delivery recordkeeping as well as check texts and emails as needed.Physical RequirementsAble to sit for long periods of timeWhile performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to talk and hear.Specific vision abilities required by this job include close and night vision (based on job tasks).Noise level in the work environment is usually moderate to heavy.Almost always exposed to outside weather conditions.Frequently required to walk distances over 200 yards both flat surface and construction sitesFrequently required to lift and securely carry fragile items of 80+ pounds for a moderate distance.Frequently required to climb stairs to deliver products.Frequently exposed to heavy equipment such as delivery vehicles or fork trucks.Employee will regularly be exposed to construction materials and visit construction sites.Subject to post-accident drug and/or alcohol testing while employed by the company.Able to wear work boots, hard hat, safety glasses, safety vests as required by delivery location.The Norfolk Companies consists of Norfolk Hardware and Home Center, Norfolk Kitchen and Bath, and Northeast Cabinet and Countertop Distributors. Norfolk Hardware and Home Center is a full-service hardware store and home center located in Boston.Northeast Cabinet and Countertop Distributors is a manufacturing business specializing in the production of cabinets, countertops, and custom case work.The Norfolk Companies was founded in 1934. We have been in business for over 85 years and continue to grow year after year. Come and be part of this fun, fast paced, family atmosphere.The Norfolk Companies provide competitive benefits including medical & dental insurance, 401k with a generous company match, Paid Time Off, uniforms, free company fitness center (at our Braintree location) and voluntary vision, life & short-term disability insurance.PM19PI181210539

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