Distribution Driver/Warehouse Attendant

A hardworking and competent Team player required for the accurate and timely delivery of customer orders to all geographical locations as defined by delivery volumes and demand

DISTRIBUTION DRIVER/ WAREHOUSE ATTENDANT

 Duties and Responsibilities:-

• Transports all assigned orders to the customers’ compound in a timely manner
• Undertakes full responsibility for the handling, security and safety of all inventory during the transportation process in accordance to company’s policies and procedures
• Assists in the loading of the Delivery Vans with all assigned customer orders
• Assists in the accurate and timely unloading of all assigned orders at the respective customer’s compound
• Plans daily routes based on assigned customer orders to ensure all deliveries are achieved to maintain customer
  satisfaction
• Maintains regular vehicular checks and promptly reports all vehicular malfunctions to Dispatch Supervisor  
• Maintains detailed records of mileage, fuel and consumption and communicates such information to the Dispatch
  Supervisor on a daily basis
• Abides by all traffic laws and sound traffic practices at all times
• Adheres to company’s policies and procedures with regards to the handling and maintenance of assigned vehicle
• Co-ordinates with the Loader to ensure all assigned customer orders are delivered i.e. minimal orders are returned to the compound for re-delivery
• Performs other related tasks and duties as required by Management  

Qualifications and Experience:

• A Secondary School Diploma or Equivalent
• A Primary School leaving Certificate and enrolled in a Secondary School
  Equivalency programme.
• Class 4 Heavy T Driving Licence
• Three to five years of relevant driving experience
• Equivalent combination of education and experience.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:-

• Ability to meet physical requirements including lifting heavy items throughout the day.
• Punctual and neat appearance.
• Reliable, trustworthy and a good team player
• Respectful, well spoken and courteous to customers and co-workers.
• Strong knowledge about routes and geography
• Awareness of safety procedure for goods loading and unloading processes
• Ability to meet delivery deadlines
• Ability to work with little or no supervision
• Certificate of good Character and a clean Police Record
• Good communication and concentration skills
• Excellent driving skills and being able to work under pressure
• Basic literacy and numeracy skills

UNSUITABLE APPLICATIONS WILL NOT BE ACKNOWLEDGED