In this role, you will be responsible for delivering, receiving, and transporting design furniture, artwork, and other merchandise to residential and commercial locations; airports, seaports, or rail ports. Constant understanding that you are the face of the company and remaining keenly aware that customer service is a top priority is required!
Strong commitment to the philosophy and goals of the company is important. Must be available for a flexible schedule which may include some nights and weekends.
Responsible for safely operating trucks/oversized vehicles with a capacity of 3 tons or more.
Handles and delivers cargo, materials, furniture, or artwork in accordance with Health & Safety procedures.
Maintains/logs records of materials and products transported.
A clear understanding of design furniture inspection, the ability to create accurate and detailed condition reports.
Ability to work on an iPad, catalog inventories, and process design furniture.
Knowledge of inventory control practices & procedures.
Work both on-site and in the warehouse.
Uses proper handling procedures to protect and secure cargo items for transport.
Operates equipment on vehicle to load, unload, or disperse cargo or materials.
Assists in the manual loading and unloading of vehicles.
Maintains radio or telephone contact with base supervisor to receive instructions or be dispatched to new locations.
Responsible for the pre-trip and post-trip inspection and reporting maintenance matters to management for remedy.
Records and maintains truck logs according to state and federal regulations.
Responsible for maintaining knowledge of and complying with City, State, and Federal traffic regulations.
Obtains customer signature and ensures documentation is completed in accordance with company standards.
Other duties assigned by management.
Commonly packed items:
Fine furniture
Antiques
Historical/ Archeological Artifacts
Artwork
Other high-end items
Qualifications
All candidates must be enthusiastic and hardworking with a clean-cut, well-groomed appearance.
You have at least 4 years of fine furniture handling and moving experience
Valid and clean driver’s license, 1-2 years of professional experience driving a 16’ – 24’ box truck, and maintain compliance with all local, state, and federal requirements.
You know our city’s commercial trucking routes.
Understand how to properly load and unload merchandise from trucks.
Excellent communication (verbal and written) and organization skills.
Extreme attention to detail.
Punctual.
You’re flexible to work weekends as needed.
Must be authorized to work in the United States.
Physical Requirements
Ability to lift up to 50 pounds.
Ability to bend, stoop, climb and pull.
Ability to perform strenuous physical labor on a regular basis.