What are the responsibilities and job description for the FURNITURE DELIVERY DRIVER position at THE FURNITURE WAREHOUSE?
The Furniture Warehouse has 6 store locations along Florida's gulf coast and a corporate headquarters in Sarasota, FL. Our 20,000 sq. ft. showrooms offer great pricing, and we do a lot of advertising with TV, newspapers, direct mail and social media.
We are currently looking for a reliable and energetic full-time Delivery Driver with Furniture Delivery EXPERIENCE. A CDL is not required for this position. Come be part of the growing team! We are currently offering a $250 hiring bonus for this position (includes stipulations) MUST have prior DELIVERY EXPERIENCE to be considered, a CLEAN DRIVING RECORD and pass a BACKGROUND CHECK.
Primary Responsibilities
- Conduct inspections of vehicle before departing to deliver goods
- Deliver orders to customers on assigned routes
- Assemble and set up furniture for the customers
- Maintain ongoing communication with route dispatcher
- Communicate with the customer service team as needed regarding concerns with delivered furniture
- Review deliveries with customers to ensure products meet their needs
- Obtain delivery confirmations from each customer
- Unload furniture from delivery truck
- Comply with all safety regulations established by company
- Other duties as assigned
Skills and Requirements
- Must be punctual and reliable
- Must have a positive attitude
- Ability to move and lift heavy objects
- Ability to drive a 26 foot box truck
- Ability to use computer based routing technology
- Strong customer service skills
- All applicants are subject to background checks
- Experience with assembling furniture is a plus
- Possess a valid driver’s license and have a clean driving record
- Delivery driver experience
Compensation
- Commission based - averages $55,000 plus tips
- Health, dental, vision, life insurance
- Paid vacations
- Profit sharing
- Deep furniture discounts
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $60,000.00 - $65,000.00 per year
Benefits:
- Dental insurance
- Employee discount
- Health insurance
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Paid training
- Profit sharing
- Referral program
- Vision insurance
Schedule:
- 8 hour shift
- Monday to Friday
- Overtime
- Weekend availability
Supplemental Pay:
- Commission pay
- Tips
Application Question(s):
- Do you have a background free of felony convictions?
- Do you have a CLEAN DRIVING RECORD?
Education:
- High school or equivalent (Preferred)
Experience:
- Furniture Delivery: 2 years (Preferred)
- Furniture Assembly: 2 years (Preferred)
Work Location: On the road