Full-Time Delivery Driver
Company
National Dentex
Location
Houston, TX
Job Type
Full-time
Salary
15.50 an hour
Posted
6 days ago
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Job Description
Join National Dentex - a leading healthcare organization specializing in the dental industry! We offer a full spectrum of specialized products, services, and technologies to address any dental restoration need. Currently, we have 50 labs throughout the country. We are seeking to fill a number of key positions within our organization including this Full-Time Delivery Driver opportunity at NDX Stern Empire Dental Lab in Houston, TX.
The regular hours for this position are from 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM, Monday through Friday, and subject to change from time to time.
This is a full-time position featuring employee benefits including: health, dental, vision, disability, and life insurance; paid holiday, vacation, and sick time; 401K with company contribution; and tuition reimbursement!
Job Responsibilities:
• Learn delivery routes as assigned
• Provide daily deliveries and pick-ups as requested and assigned
• Represent the laboratory with courtesy, respect and focus
• Advise fleet manager and/or shipping department manager with any concerns, issues, doctor communications, etc.
• All other duties as assigned
Skills and Abilities Required:
• Personable individual with good oral communication skills
• Excellent listening skills
• Attention to detail and accuracy
• Professional and neat in appearance
• Train other employees as needed
• Must be able to read, write, speak and understand English
Minimum Education and Experience Required:
• Required: Valid driver’s license and able to maintain an acceptable driving record
• Preferred: High school diploma or equivalent
Hazardous Materials or Equipment Used:
• Additional materials or equipment as required
• Personal protective equipment, as required
• Automobile
Physical Requirements:
• Physical stamina to drive for extended periods of time
• Regularly required to drive, sit, stand, walk, bend, kneel and/or reach
• Repeatedly getting in and out of an automobile multiple times a day
• Ability to read required documentation
• Vision capabilities: Depth perception, attention to detail
• Push, pull, lift, and/or carry up to 25 pounds
The regular hours for this position are from 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM, Monday through Friday, and subject to change from time to time.
This is a full-time position featuring employee benefits including: health, dental, vision, disability, and life insurance; paid holiday, vacation, and sick time; 401K with company contribution; and tuition reimbursement!
Job Responsibilities:
• Learn delivery routes as assigned
• Provide daily deliveries and pick-ups as requested and assigned
• Represent the laboratory with courtesy, respect and focus
• Advise fleet manager and/or shipping department manager with any concerns, issues, doctor communications, etc.
• All other duties as assigned
Skills and Abilities Required:
• Personable individual with good oral communication skills
• Excellent listening skills
• Attention to detail and accuracy
• Professional and neat in appearance
• Train other employees as needed
• Must be able to read, write, speak and understand English
Minimum Education and Experience Required:
• Required: Valid driver’s license and able to maintain an acceptable driving record
• Preferred: High school diploma or equivalent
Hazardous Materials or Equipment Used:
• Additional materials or equipment as required
• Personal protective equipment, as required
• Automobile
Physical Requirements:
• Physical stamina to drive for extended periods of time
• Regularly required to drive, sit, stand, walk, bend, kneel and/or reach
• Repeatedly getting in and out of an automobile multiple times a day
• Ability to read required documentation
• Vision capabilities: Depth perception, attention to detail
• Push, pull, lift, and/or carry up to 25 pounds
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