Store Driver

The Local Choice Pharmacy requires a Store Driver for their TLC Market Street store.To Deliver goods to customers in a timely, productive and professional manner while upholding The Local Choice Corporate Stores quality standards.

Essential:
• Grade 12 / Matric
• Valid Driver License
Job Description:
• Safely transport products to customer locations in a timely, safe and courteous
• All the cash and product receipts must be given to the cashier before the close of business
• The correct products must be delivered to the correct customer within the specified time
• Fridge line deliveries must be prioritized and transported using cooler boxes and cold packs
• Use the shortest and most efficient route to the customer and back to the Store
• Return back to the store immediately after a delivery
• After completion of deliveries, the vehicle must be repacked to prevent boxes from falling and damaging the stock or vehicle
• Be fully accountable for all damages and losses throughout the delivery process
• Provide special care when delivering fragile and hazardous products
• Comply with minimum standards of efficiency and accuracy, in order to meet The Local Choice Corporate Stores requirements
• Follow delivery/ pickup instructions from management
• All collections and store returns must be correctly checked, signed for and returned to the receiving area
• All delivery paperwork must be signed upon delivery
• Have the correct names, contact details and addresses of customers before leaving on a delivery trip
• All invoices recorded on the delivery log sheet must be available and correctly recorded
• All invoices must be signed in the correct manner and report any discrepancies to the relevant manager
• Comply with The Local Choice Corporate Stores vehicle policy at all times
• Complete and maintain an accurate vehicle logbook
• Process payments on all transaction via EFT and cash payment options. Cheques are not to be accepted
• The vehicle must be locked at all times during the delivery process
• Responsible to keep the vehicle clean and washed
• Inspect vehicle for any defects and safe operational conditions before, during and after trips and report any concerns to the manager
• Report on all accidents and incidents involving drivers or company equipment immediately
• Adhere to the road traffic rules and regulations as per the road traffic act
• Be responsible for any traffic fines allocated to the vehicle he/ she is driving
• Maintain effective and efficient relationships with internal and external customers to improve operating efficiencies
• Establish long-term customer relationships through providing a prompt and courteous service
• Uphold professional behavior when dealing with customers
• Report customer complaints, and requests, and give accurate feedback to management
• Adhere to all applicable The Local Choice Corporate Stores policies and standard operating proceedures
• Adhere to health and safety rules and regulations
• Comply with the company uniform policy at all times
Competencies:

Essential:
• English – Read, write and speak well. Oral Communication, Listening and Document Use
• Be trustworthy an honest. Time Management. Client Service, Interpersonal Relations, Interpersonal Awareness, Thoroughness, Organization Sensitivity, Identification with Management, Cooperation and Customer Orientation
• Be self-motivated and deadline drive. Creative Thinking, Ethics, Even Temperament, Initiative, Personal Credibility, Results Oriented, Accountability, Attention to detail, Workmanship, Learning Ability, Need to Achieve, Integrity, Initiative, Insight, Energy, Focus on Quality, Conduct and, Target and Deadline Driven

Advantageous:
• Previous experience in a similar role
• 2nd Additional language

Special conditions of employment:
• Driver license and own reliable transport
• South African citizen or valid work permit
• Clear credit and criminal records
• Must be in good physical health this includes good eyesight
• Must be willing to be rotated to where needed and must be willing to perform any other function within the store, should the need arise

Remuneration and benefits:
• Market-related salary

ONLY SUCCESSFUL APPLICANTS WILL BE CONTACTED. IF YOU HAVEN`T BEEN CONTACTED WITHIN TWO WEEKS AFTER THE CLOSING DATE CONSIDER YOUR APPLICATION AS UNSUCCESSFUL.