Local Route Driver (Part Time) at KHS America, Inc. – Mount Juliet, Tennessee

Job Title: Local Route Driver

Reports to: Warehouse Supervisor

Department: Operations

Supervises: N/A

FLSA status: Non-Exempt/Part Time

Location: Mt. Juliet, TN

Position summary: The Local Route Driver will transport products and supplies between two sites in Mt. Juliet, TN. This role will also support the team in receiving, storing, and distributing materials, as well as maintaining a clean and organized work environment.

Job Description

Essential functions and responsibilities:

• Operate company vehicles safely, following company vehicle policy
• Safely drive a light vehicle to move merchandise or packages between distribution centers and business locations
• Vehicle Maintenance: Performing pre-trip and post-trip inspections of tires, lights, and fluid levels. Reporting any mechanical issues to the manager
• Route Planning: Using GPS and maps to follow the most efficient path to ensure on-time delivery
• Collaborate with team members to meet daily operational goals
• Check and validate all paperwork when completing transfer manifests
• Loading & Unloading: Organizing the vehicle for efficiency and physically moving items (often ranging from 50 to 80 lbs) using hand trucks or pallet jacks
• Verify inventory against shipping papers, collecting payments, and obtaining delivery signatures.
• Verify the item, quantity, and condition of product being picked to ensure shipment accuracy
• Maintain the work area and equipment in a clean and orderly condition and follow prescribed safety regulations
• Maintain consistent attendance and punctuality to ensure smooth operations
• Follow company policies, procedures, and safety regulations at all times

Nonessential functions:

• Will be required to perform other duties as requested, directed, or assigned.
• Assist with basic maintenance tasks, such as sweeping, cleaning, and minor equipment checks.

Success factors/job competencies:

• Attention to detail; must be able to read, interpret and validate shipping documents and packaging requirements.
• Ability to operate all warehouse tools and equipment in a safe and efficient manner
• Teamwork; assist in training staff as requested by supervisors
• Basic math skills
• Ability to communicate effectively with co-workers
• Maintain focus
• Commitment to company values of music, integrity, ingenuity, respect and alignment

Physical demands and work environment: The physical demands and work environment characteristics described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Physical demands: While performing the duties of the job, incumbent is required to:

• Talk, and hear
• Stand, and walk on a concrete floor
• Occasionally sit
• Reach with hands and arms
• Use hands to manipulate, grasp, or interact with objects, tools, or controls
• Employee will frequently kneel and squat
• Employee must occasionally lift and/or move objects up to 50 pounds
• Occasional bending and stooping
• Specific vision abilities required by the job include close vision, distance vision, depth perception, color vision and the ability to adjust focus

Work environment: Warehouse work environment which is not temperature controlled resulting in extreme heat or cold based on outside temperatures; exposed to dust, odors, fumes, oils; the noise level is usually moderate

Performance standards:

• Annual goals are reviewed on a quarterly basis
• Establishment of annual goals between manager and incumbent

Qualifications required:

• High school diploma or state-approved high school equivalency diploma
• Ability to read, write and speak English clearly; ability to communicate to make others understand
• Ability to perform basic math functions
• Basic computer skills
• Minimum of one-year successful work experience
• Valid state driver's license, including a safe driving history
• Experience: 1–2 years of delivery experience
• Physicality Ability to lift, bend, and squat repeatedly throughout the shift

Qualifications desired:

• Warehouse or distribution center work experience
• Soft Skills-Strong time management, customer service
• Driver License with F Endorsement preferred