Delivery Driver

Company Description

Colony Hardware is the leading distributor of Tools, Equipment, Fasteners, Supplies, and Safety Products to commercial construction and industrial accounts throughout our markets.

Colony’s goal is to be the largest and the best supplier of these products in the United States and we need smart, hard working people to accomplish this goal.

In addition, our commitment to quality and service is unmatched.

Products are carefully selected for quality, durability and value.

At Colony, we understand that in order for our customers to meet their aggressive deadlines, they need to have the materials they want at the right place, at the right time and at the right price.

Colony stocks over 25,000 different products from over 750 different manufacturers.

Colony continues to fulfill thousands of orders accurately and completely so that our customers and tradespeople can work productively, efficiently and safely.

Colony’s goal is to be the commercial construction contractors single source of supply in our markets.

Job Description

Colony Hardware/ELFCO is seeking a Delivery Driver/Warehouse Associate to join our team in Mokena, IL!

Reporting to the Operations or Branch Manager, this position has primary responsibility for the pickup and delivery of merchandise in a safe and timely manner using company vehicles.
The hours for this position are Monday-Friday, 6:00 AM to 3:00 PM
– NO weekends and NO overnights!

Major Responsibilities:
Performs pre-trip inspections of vehicle, equipment, paperwork and loaded product.
Loads truck with packed orders, sorting and organizing merchandise so that it can be easily located on trucks.
Delivers all orders (materials, tool repairs, rental products) to customers in a timely and courteous manner.
Checks in with customer either by phone or text at each designated account to announce arrival and serve as company liaison for the customer.
Collects payments from customers if required and verifies cash payment with customer prior to accepting payment to ensure correct collection.
Ensures all signatures are received when making deliveries by utilizing the signature capture POS system.
Communicates with branch dispatcher and/or supervisor if issues arise.
Maintains all vehicles/trucks and communicates with branch dispatcher and/or fleet manager to coordinate special appointments for fleet maintenance.
Assists in warehouse operations as needed.
Other duties as assigned.

Qualifications
Minimum Requirements:
High school degree or equivalent required.
Must be 21 years of age.
Minimum 3 years’ experience of prior commercial driving experience and deliveries.
Valid Driver’s License.

Motor Vehicle Record must show a record of sustained safe driving with no moving violations in the last 3 years.
CDL-B Driver’s License preferred, DOT Medical Card Required.
Physical requirements include:
Lifting up to 50 pounds while demonstrating safety techniques
Moving about the warehouse and loading dock area majority of the day
Exiting and entering vehicles several times per day
Must be able to climb stairs, crouch, bend, stoop, kneel, and work in small spaces
and various climates.
Additional Information
Equipment used includes:
Desktop computer and mouse/tablet.
Telephone, cellphone, fax machine, GPS.
Forklift and motorized pallet jack.
Scanning equipment, such as RF scanners
Motor vehicles, such as vans and trucks.