Job Description

More information about this job Overview At Food Services of America we have a long tradition of providing the highest levels of customer service in the industry. We have a culture that trusts our Associates to act in the best interests of our customers and our company. We encourage an environment of teamwork where together we combine our know-how and ideas to help us to be stronger than we ever could be individually. We look for the positive and praise it. Recognizing good performance creates the motivation to provide great performance. Those are a few reasons why our Associates are invested in Food Services of America and choose us as the place to grow their careers every day. This position is eligible for a $2,000 sign on bonus for all new applicants!! Requiredassessment is administered at 3210 Lathrop Street, Fairbanks Alaska between the hours of 9:00a.m. and 2:00p.m. ONLY  Responsibilities

• Deliver merchandise, off-load items using hand-truck and truck ramp, with accompanying paperwork, to customers along a predetermined delivery route in a safe and efficient manner.
• Practice safety every step of the way.
• Guarantee satisfaction and value for our customers.
• Maintain the highest level of delivery accuracy by checking each product off invoice or delivery manifest or through the proper and consistent use of Driver Hand Held (if available)
• Contribute to work environment that fosters pride in being part of a winning team and promotes personal growth.
• Maintain personal productivity and quality standards.
• Follow systems and procedures outlined in the company policies and manuals and as set forth in our business practices.
• Complete all required documents pertaining to delivery, pick up, Federal Motor Carrier/DOT, food safety and inventory custody.
• Work with Credit Department on problems pertaining to all customer deliveries.
• Must be personable in working with customers relating to delivery or pickup problems.
• Advise Router or transportation supervisor of changes in routes to help achieve most profitable routes, i.e., stop sequence, special instructions, new or dropped accounts.
• Must be able to pay close attention to detail while constantly aware of the work surroundings when operating a vehicle.
• Other duties as assigned.

STANDARDS OF PERFORMANCE

• Coordinate with transportation supervisor(s) and router(s) to make necessary back-haul pickups.
• Remain flexible to restructure schedule as needed.
• Check each product off invoice or delivery manifest or scan all cases using hand held scanner (if available).
• Safely operate vehicle to and from destinations, adhering to all traffic laws.
• Safely load and unload delivery goods.
• Comply with all OSHA and Federal Motor Carrier/DOT safety requirements.
• Maintain vehicle in good working condition.
• Maintain vehicle in clean and fueled readiness condition.
• Report and call in all required repairs daily.