Irby is one of the ten largest electrical distribution companies in the United States, with over $1 billion in annual sales and over 900 employees across more than 60 branches throughout the United States in 25 states. Irby has experienced incredible growth over the past 5 years. This presents many outstanding career & development opportunities throughout the country in various locations, including cities such as: Jackson, Dallas/Ft. Worth, Orlando, Syracuse, Nashville, Denver, Minneapolis and Oklahoma City.
Irby was a pioneer in the early days of the electrical business, founded in 1926, and continues to be an industry leader in philanthropic involvement and community activity. Irby is also part of the Sonepar family of operating companies, consisting of the finest locally managed electrical and industrial distributors throughout the United States. Sonepar is the world leader in electrical distribution.
This position drives a truck or automobile over various routes to deliver products or materials in liquid, loose, or packaged form by performing the following duties.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES
- To make deliveries to customer job sites or sites of business while adhering to all safety procedures.
- Drivers must load and unload materials, make deliveries, and return undelivered material to the warehouse.
- Checks quantities of goods received and obtain proper signatures for deliveries.
- Makes deliveries of merchandise to customers, other Irby branch locations and/or to final destination. Projects a positive company image when delivering directly to our customers.
- Assists with the loading and unloading of deliveries.
- Inspects truck for defects before and after trips and submits report indicating truck condition. Be responsible for general care and maintenance of the vehicle assigned to driver.
- Checks items assembled to make certain the proper items are being delivered as per the sales ticket.
- Knowledge of electrical goods is important and the truck driver is expected to acquire this knowledge for positive identification of delivered items.
- Observes all safety rules and regulations, particularly the hazards encountered with driving a truck. Maintains a good driving record and be properly licensed as a commercial driver.
- Understands and abides by the Federal Highway Administration Rules and Regulations for Interstate drivers where applicable. Maintains driver log according to D.O.T. regulations.
- Keeps accurate records and submits expense reports for reimbursement of expenditures as required.
- Have a good working knowledge of the delivery area served.
- Schedules all necessary deliveries and pick-ups of materials and packages for company using the most efficient and effective means.
- Basic computer skills to be able to navigate within Irby Inventory Operating Systems
QUALIFICATIONS
- Knowledge of shipping and receiving practices.
- Knowledge of Company policies and procedures.
- Skill in organizing and prioritizing personnel and work activities.
- Ability to effectively communicate.
- Three to five years related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience.
EOE M/F/DISABILITY/VETERAN
Required Skills
Excellent driving record.
Required Experience