Deliver Driver

*POSITION TITLE*: Delivery Driver *DEPARTMENT*: Safeway.
com or Vons.
com *LOCATION*: Varies *REPORTS TO*: Operations Manager Safeway Inc.
, a Fortune 100 Company, is one of the largest food and drug retailers in North America with 1,300+ stores.
The Safeway family of stores and brands (collectively “Safeway”) includes some of the most prominent brands in food retailing, with a growing base of loyal shoppers.
Safeway.
com and Vons.
com (collectively, “Safeway.
com”) are the subsidiaries of Safeway that bring Safeway’s products directly to our customers’ doors.
Thanks to the professionalism, diversity, spirit, and friendliness of our people, we have locations across the U.
S.
*A DAY IN THE LIFE OF A DELIVERY DRIVER* As a Delivery Driver, your day begins loading the truck with delicious items shopped from our store, ready to deliver to our customers’ doors.
This is a fast-paced position delivering items to designated homes and businesses.
You will have the opportunity to display your excellent customer service skills and build relationships with the customers you serve.
We invite you to join our team today! *ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS\*\* * * Provide high-quality customer service in accordance with Safeway’s customer service standards and policies and procedures.
* Able to work independently, as there is only one driver per vehicle.
* Able to lift, lower, and carry groceries weighing 15 – 50 lbs.
* Operate company provided truck safely, efficiently and in accordance with all applicable motor vehicle laws and company policies and procedures.
* Deliver orders to customers’ homes and/or places of business within established time frame.
* Physically load/unload delivery trucks.
* Maintain accurate transportation logs, including vehicle inspection reports, on a daily basis.
* Establish and maintain excellent relationships with customers.
* Ensures customer delivery questions are courteously and accurately answered.
* Adhere to uniform and grooming policy as defined within company policy.
*JOB QUALIFICATIONS * _The following describes the general qualifications and physical, sensory and mental abilities normally associated with performing the essential functions of this position:\*\* _ * One year of paid driving experience preferred * Excellent driving and route mapping skills * Ability to work safely and quickly in a fast paced environment * Ability to lift from ground level to overhead, carry and maneuver items weighing up to 50 lbs.
* Valid Class C driver’s license issued within the state of workplace with a history of no more than one moving violation, no suspensions or not at fault accidents within the last three years, and no DUI/DWI within the past seven years * Eighteen years of age or older (19 for Arizona, 21 for Virginia, Washington, and Oregon) * Ability to be subject to environmental temperatures (hot, cold, wind, rain) * Excellent customer service skills * Ability to understand and follow instructions and ability to read, retain, and comprehend Safeway.
com policies, procedures and guidelines * Ability to multi-task and work in a fast-paced environment * Ability to work independently as well as within a large team * Self-motivated and driven to increase knowledge of Safeway products and share that knowledge with Safeway customers * Ability to provide regular and predictable attendance (Safeway.
com employees may be scheduled to work early mornings, evenings weekends and holidays and schedules may vary on a weekly basis) * Ability to comply with workplace conduct standards *PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS * _The following attempts to communicate the traditional physical demands associated with this position:\*\* _ _Seldom: _1-2 hours, _Occasional_: 3-4 hours, _Frequent_: 5-6 hours, _Continuous: _7+ hours (Based on an 8 hour work day.
) * Grip/Grasp: _Continuous _ * Lift/Carry: _Frequent _(groceries weighing 15 – 50 lbs.
) * Push/Pull: _Frequent _(load/unload totes in/out of truck and/or cargo area) * Squat/Kneel: _Frequent _ * Bend/Stoop: _Frequent_ * Twist/Turn: _Frequent_ * Stand/Walk: _Frequent _(steps while carrying groceries) * Climb: _Frequent_ (stairs/steps while carrying groceries) * Reach: _Frequent _ _Job duties and responsibilities may vary by location and employees may be assigned duties and responsibilities in addition to those listed above.
_ *_\*\* _* _Safeway.
com is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to compliance with its obligations under all applicable state and federal laws prohibiting employment discrimination.
In keeping with this commitment, Safeway.
com attempts to reasonably accommodate applicants and employees in accordance with the requirements of the disability discrimination laws.
Safeway.
com also invites individuals with disabilities to participate in a good faith, interactive process to identify reasonable accommodations that can be made without imposing an undue hardship.
_ *SAFEWAY AND WHY YOU WANT TO JOIN US * Safeway has always been a people-oriented business, and thoughtful people practices remain a core element of our company’s philosophy.
As friendly, enthusiastic individuals who enjoy offering customers an exceptional shopping experience, we provide world-class customer service each and every day.
Safeway provides a variety of benefits including: * Great pay * Flexible schedule * Training * Opportunities for career development * Health and welfare benefits for eligible employees * Leisure time activity discounts SAFEWAY IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER _Updated by RTA Project Team 09.
15.
2014 _ Job Types: Full-time, Part-time Pay: $17.
00 - $23.
76 per hour Benefits: * 401(k) * Dental insurance * Flexible schedule * Health insurance * Paid time off * Paid training * Referral program * Vision insurance Day range: * Holidays * Monday to Friday * Weekends as needed Experience level: * 1 year * No experience needed * Under 1 year Shift: * Day shift * Evening shift * Morning shift Work Location: In person