Delivery Driver
Auburn, AL - USA
Job Summary
We are seeking a reliable and customer-focused Delivery Driver to transport and deliver products safely accurately and on time. The Delivery Driver will operate company vehicles manage delivery routes provide professional customer service and ensure all orders are handled in accordance with company policies and applicable transportation regulations.
Load transport and deliver products to customers businesses or designated locations.
Plan and follow efficient delivery routes while meeting scheduled delivery times.
Verify delivery orders quantities addresses and customer information before and during delivery.
Safely load and unload products packages and equipment including items that may require physical handling.
Obtain delivery confirmations signatures payments or other required documentation.
Inspect the delivery vehicle before and after each shift and report maintenance or safety issues promptly.
Follow all traffic laws company safety procedures and Department of Transportation requirements as applicable.
Maintain accurate delivery records mileage logs fuel receipts and incident reports.
Provide courteous professional and responsive customer service at every delivery.
Communicate delivery updates delays damaged products and customer concerns to the appropriate team.
Keep the company vehicle clean organized and secure.
Perform other related duties as assigned.
Valid drivers license with a clean and safe driving record.
Previous delivery driver courier route driver logistics or customer service experience preferred.
Ability to safely operate a company vehicle and use GPS or route navigation tools.
Ability to lift carry load and unload packages or products as required by the position.
Strong time management organization and problem-solving skills.
Reliable attendance and the ability to work independently with limited supervision.
Professional communication and customer service skills.
Ability to pass any required background check driving record review and pre-employment screening.
Ability to sit stand walk bend reach and climb in the course of completing deliveries.
Ability to safely lift and carry packages weighing up to 50 pounds with or without reasonable accommodation.
Comfort working in varying weather and traffic conditions.
Ability to use a smartphone delivery app handheld scanner or other technology for route and delivery management.
Attention to detail when handling orders customer information and delivery documentation.
This position may require early mornings evenings weekends holidays overtime or extended periods of driving depending on business and customer delivery needs. The Delivery Driver will work both independently and with dispatch warehouse operations and customer service teams.
Competitive pay and opportunities for additional earnings where applicable.
Paid training and route onboarding.
Company vehicle and required delivery equipment as applicable.
Opportunities for professional growth within transportation logistics and operations.
Benefits may include health insurance paid time off retirement plans and other employee benefits depending on eligibility.
We are an equal opportunity employer and consider qualified applicants without regard to race color religion sex gender identity sexual orientation national origin age disability veteran status or any other status protected by applicable law.
About Company
Sams Italian Foods has been serving up delicious Italian food since 1939 when Sam Bennett started making salami Italians in a small shop in Auburn. Sams goal was to serve the best Italians with the freshest ingredients using the motto that we still strive for today: Courtesy Quality & ... View more