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Job Announcement

Title:  Delivery Driver-eExpress
Department:
Base Supply Center
Reports to:  eExpress Store Manager (Fort Lewis)
Hours: Part-time, 20-30 hours/week

Summary:

Delivers web and store orders to customers.  Attains customer signature upon receipt of goods.  Provides customer service, follow-up and troubleshoots customer problems as they occur.  Strives to deliver “next day” service by offering suggestions and ideas to improve efficiency and operations.  Goal is 7 – 9 deliveries per hour.  This is a physical job that requires constant attention to safety in order to create a workplace culture that minimizes and/or eliminates injury to employees and customers as well as damage to equipment or property.

Responsibilities:

  • Operates company owned equipment and vehicles safely.
  • Load orders by customer location and verifies that order content matches paperwork.
  • Assures that vehicle is loaded safely, protecting products from transit damage by securing with straps as needed.
  • Confirms delivery address and may schedule appointment with customer.
  • Delivers orders from truck.  Never leaves vehicle unsecured when stepping away to deliver – no matter how quick.
  • Maintains delivery, vehicle inspection and route logs as required. 
  • Operates material moving equipment such as forklifts and pallet jacks, hand trucks, etc.
  • May unload freight carriers (as needed).
  • May support warehouse operations.
  • Immediately reports any accidents or incidents as well as mechanical breakdowns.
  • Assists with routine office functions if needed.
  • Supports the Lighthouse Mission.
  • Other duties as assigned.

Requirements:

  • High School Diploma or GED.
  • 1-2 year’s warehouse or delivery experience, preferred.
  • Good Customer Service Skills.
  • Good math skills, accuracy and attention to detail.
  • Valid driver’s license. (Must provide driving record abstract and maintain clean driving record and remain insurable.) 
  • Ability to deal effectively and courteously with management, customers and co-workers.
  • Must use good judgment with ability to represent the company in a professional manner.
  • Must dress appropriately (uniform requirements may apply).
  • Ability to work as a dependable member of a team.
  • Prior experience within a retail store or with military a plus.
  • Able to lift up to 60 lbs, stand on concrete floors, bend, stretch, reach overhead, work in a warehouse and outdoor environment where temperatures cannot be controlled.

Equal Opportunity Employer - M/F

Please send application to:

Attn.:  Don Helsel/Human Resources
The Lighthouse for the Blind, Inc.
2501 S. Plum Street
Seattle, Washington 98144
Telephone:   (206) 436-2160  FAX: 206.436.2244
TTY:   (206) 324-1388
E-Mail: jobs@seattlelh.org         


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