J Lorber Co Hiring for Driver Job at Bensalem, PA Full Time

J. Lorber Company, a wholesale distributor of plumbing, heating and industrial supplies is currently seeking the right individual to fill an immediate need for a Commercial Driver at our main distribution location in Bensalem PA. We are looking for individuals to fill our main shift (7AM – 5PM).

J. Lorber has upgraded the fleet in the last couple years including a new 2021 Ford Cargo Transit Van, a new 2020 Chevy/Isuzu 6500 Box truck and a 2018 Hino box truck. CDL is not required. CDL B is a plus as 1 vehicle is a stake body with a boom.

If you have Commercial Driving experience and are interested in family business environment this is the position for you!

Responsibilities
The Commercial Driver is responsible for delivery and pick-up of plumbing and HVAC products to designated customer locations, vendors and to/from J. Lorber store locations on a daily basis throughout the Philadelphia surrounding area.

Core duties and responsibilities include the following. Other duties may be assigned.

Responsible for the on-time and safe operation of the assigned vehicle during pick up from vendors and delivery to our branches, vendors and customer locations.

Responsible for observing all traffic rules, posted speed signs and bridge weight and height requirements.

Responsible for accurate loading and unloading of products by maintaining a high level of personal concern for the integrity of the products carried.

Responsible for ensuring the products delivered, correctly match the customer location and manifest by product identification and quantity. The associate is responsible to inspect all merchandise prior to and during transport, photograph loads prior to transport and at the time of delivery and for obtaining signatures on paperwork upon receipt or delivery. In COD situations, the driver is also responsible for obtaining valid bank drawn checks, which match the customer name as listed on the manifest.

Must promote cooperative relationships with our branches, customers and vendors, the warehouse and support staff and follow all policies and procedures established by the company. Including listening to and resolves service complaints.

Responsible for safe vehicle operation and maintenance, including pre and post maintenance safety checks, and for maintaining appropriate fuel levels using a company provided fueling PIN number. Associates are required to clean the inside of the truck after use and must maintain an inspection book as required by supervision, and report all vehicle operational issue. The associate is required to keep the vehicle locked, and to carry and maintain on the vehicle at all times, the correct vehicle registration, insurance certification, state stickers, EZ Pass device along with a valid and appropriate personal driving license. Associate is responsible for returning the mobile device, iPad, keys, gas receipts and other product paperwork and checks to the office at the end of each shift.

Qualifications

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required.

• Education: High School or GED
• Experience: Minimum of 2+ years distribution and or logistics delivery experience with a clean driving record.
• Must have and maintain a valid license appropriate to the class and size vehicle assigned
• Ability to make sound decisions related to safe driving and the delivery and placement of loads.
• Ability to adhere to all state and federal driving regulations.
• Judgment and decision-making ability
• Strong interpersonal skills and the ability to build and maintain relationships with other employees, customers and vendors.
• Familiarity with the operation of a Smart Phone, iPad and GPS navigation. Eclipse inventory management system experience preferred.

Qualifications
CERTIFICATES, LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS:

• Valid driver’s license (CDL a plus if applicable for truck type)

• DOT medical card

• Forklift certification (recommended but not required)

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:

Able to pass a DOT physical examination and drug and alcohol screen upon hire and randomly. Ability to sit in a truck cabin for long periods and to stand for up to 8 hours continuously. Ability to bend, reach and lift up to 50 lbs and to move up to 100 lbs of product onto and off of skids at ground level. Operate a pallet jack with weights up to 300lbs. Ability to climb up into a truck cabin and on and off of a truck bed, as well as move skids with the aid of a pallet jack.

WORK ENVIRONMENT:

Primary work is performed in a closed truck cab. Loading, unloading, picking, receiving can be either outdoor or indoors at a loading dock or warehouse facility.

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

The employee is frequently exposed to vibration. The employee is occasionally exposed to wet and/or humid conditions (non-weather); working near moving mechanical parts; outdoor weather conditions; extreme cold (non-weather) and extreme heat (non-weather).

• Sign on Bonus of $500 will be paid out after first 90 days’

To Apply Send Resume to Email: [email protected]