Class 1 Driver

• Coordinate with the Transportation Manager or Coordinator for next-day schedules, including start times, routes, and delivery addresses.
• Conduct vehicle and equipment inspections, including lift gates, pallet jacks, and seasonal safety tools (e.g., snow shovels, ice scrapers).
• Verify paperwork, keys, and store-specific details (e.g., security codes, phone numbers).
• Ensure load security and verify skid counts before departure.

• Follow assigned delivery routes and timelines as per the Driver’s Run Sheet.
• Implement safety protocols, including using pylons and wheel chocks at loading docks.
• Unload and verify shipments using barcodes and delivery reports, addressing any issues such as damaged goods.
• Complete deliveries per store requirements (e.g., pallet drop, hand-bombing, or dock-to-dock).
• Maintain professional communication with store employees while securing the vehicle and documentation.

• Refuel vehicles and perform post-trip inspections.
• Clean and organize the truck/trailer, ensuring it is free of garbage and wet floors.
• Maintain, water and recharge electric pallet jack batteries as needed.
• Submit all paperwork and report vehicle or equipment issues.
• Manage returns with proper documentation and organization in the warehouse.

• Ensure compliance with all safety and company policies.
• Maintain accurate documentation, including shipment verification and resolving discrepancies.
• Maintain and recharge electric pallet jack batteries as needed.
• Accurately log Hours of Service using Electronic Logging Devices or paper logs when required.
• Assist with pallet and tote organization, ensuring proper placement of returns.

• Practice defensive driving to ensure public safety.
• Safely operate delivery equipment (electric pallet jacks, lift gates).
• Use proper lifting techniques to minimize injury risk.

• Valid AZ(Class 1) license with a clean driving record.
• Experience operating commercial vehicles, including trucks with lift gates and pallet jacks.
• Strong understanding of safety procedures and inspection processes.
• Excellent organizational and time management skills.
• Ability to work independently and adapt to schedule changes.
• Strong communication skills for interacting with store employees and team members.
• Ability to work in varying weather conditions, including winter.
• Physical capability to handle equipment and perform delivery tasks, including lifting and moving goods.
• Flexibility to accommodate changes in schedules and delivery routes.
• Willing to work on holidays and weekends as needed.
• Strong customer service skills.

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