Job Overview
Employment Type
Hourly
Full-time
Compensation
Type:
Hourly
Rate:
Range $20.00 - $1.00
Work Schedule
Standard Hours
Day Shifts
Benefits
Health Insurance
Dental Insurance
Paid Time Off
401K Employer Matching
Employee stock purchase plan
Education Assistance
Job Description
Merchant's Mart, located in Nashville, TN, is a division of Vistar/PFG Companies, a leading distributor in the food and beverage industry. Merchant's Mart operates as a small wholesale/club store that is open to the public, specializing in selling and delivering a wide range of snacking goods to various business segments. The company's commitment to quality service and community engagement makes it a standout player in the food distribution market. Vistar, the parent company, is one of America’s top distributors of candy, snacks, and beverages, known for its extensive network of over 25 distribution centers across the United States. The company... Show More
Job Requirements
- High school diploma or equivalent
- 6 to 12 months commercial driving experience
- Valid driver's license
- Meet state licensing and/or certification requirements where applicable
- Must be at least 21 years old
- Clean Motor Vehicle Report (MVR) for the past 3 years
- Pass pre-employment drug test
- Pass road test
- Ability to lift approximately 60 to 90 pounds and use equipment such as two-wheeler and lift gate
- Excellent driving record
- Strong customer service skills
- Reliable and punctual work ethic
Job Qualifications
- High School Diploma/GED or equivalent experience
- 6 - 12 months commercial driving experience
- Valid non-commercial driver's license
- Meet all state licensing and/or certification requirements where applicable
- Must be 21 years of age
- Clean Motor Vehicle Report (MVR) for past 3 years
- Pass pre-employment drug test
- Pass road test
- Able to hand-lift and utilize equipment to move and/or stack product cases of varying sizes and weights
Job Duties
- Perform all required safety checks including pre/post trip inspections of truck/van and trailer according to DOT regulations
- Follow all DOT regulations and company safe driving guidelines and policies
- Inspect truck/van for properly loaded and secured freight
- Perform count check of items and check customer invoices of products loaded
- Drive to and deliver customer orders according to assigned delivery schedule
- Unload products from truck/van and transport items into designated customer storage areas
- Verify delivery of items with customer and obtain proper signatures
- Collect money where required
- Load customer returns onto trailer and secure trailer doors
- Ensure truck, van, and freight are appropriately locked and secured at all times
- Unload damaged goods and customer returns and complete necessary paperwork
- Complete daily record of hours of service and enter in log in accordance with Federal DOT, state and company requirements
- Perform general housekeeping duties in tractor, loading dock area and keep trailers clear and clean as required
- Secure all equipment and complete all necessary paperwork at end of shift
- Perform other related duties as assigned
Job Qualifications
Experience
Entry Level (1-2 years)
Job Location
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