Delivery Driver - Port Harcourt at Frutta Foods and Services Nigeria Limited

Responsibilities

• Before any trip, driver duties include consulting maps or navigation devices for desired routes, checking radio or online traffic and weather reports for departure and destination locations
• Delivery Drivers have a variety of duties in addition to driving their routes and making their deliveries. Other important responsibilities include:
• Following all traffic laws, DOT regulations and best practices for safety when delivering items
• Communicating with dispatchers, drivers and other team members to make deliveries
• Meeting delivery deadlines and following assigned delivery routes
• Performing basic truck maintenance, such as refueling, doing visual inspections and reporting potential issues
• Preparing, loading and unloading the delivery vehicle
• Providing exceptional customer service and obtaining client or customer signatures when needed
• Completing any paperwork related to the deliveries and completing reports as required
• Using additional equipment, such as forklifts, hand trucks and dollies, as needed

Requirements and skills

• Proven work experience as a Delivery Driver
• Extensive knowledge of applicable driving rules and regulations
• No recent moving or driving violations
• Adaptability and foresight to handle unexpected situations (traffic, weather conditions etc)
• Willing to submit to background/drug checks and provide employment recommendations
• Hight school diploma
• Valid driving license