<p>An Ace Hardware Delivery Driver safely transports merchandise, such as tools, grills, and building materials, to residential and commercial customers. This role involves loading/unloading vehicles, providing helpful customer service, performing vehicle safety inspections, and maintaining a clean driving record. Drivers may also operate forklifts, assist in the lumber yard, and process orders.</p> <p>Key Responsibilities</p> <ul> <li>Deliveries: Safely operate company vehicles (box vans, flatbeds, or pickup trucks) to deliver products efficiently. </li><li>Loading/Unloading: Load and unload products, including heavy items (sometimes up to 100 lbs) using forklifts or hand tools. </li><li>Customer Service: Act as a brand representative, providing the "Ace Helpful Promise" to customers at their home or job site. </li><li>Vehicle Maintenance: Perform pre- and post-trip safety inspections, keep vehicles clean, and report any maintenance needs. </li><li>Documentation: Maintain accurate delivery logs, invoices, and handle customer signatures. </li><li>Support Roles: Assist in the warehouse or lumberyard, including stocking shelves or assembling furniture, during non-delivery times. </li></ul> <p>Required Qualifications</p> <ul> <li>Valid state driver's license with a clean driving record. </li><li>High school diploma or equivalent. </li><li>Ability to lift heavy objects (50-100 lbs) and work in various weather conditions. </li><li>Strong communication skills and a positive, customer-focused attitude. </li></ul> <p>Preferred Skills</p> <ul> <li>Previous delivery or commercial driving experience. </li><li>Forklift certification. </li><li>Knowledge of local roads and navigation. </li><li>General knowledge of hardware products. </li></ul> <p>Common Working Conditions</p> <ul> <li>Significant time spent driving and operating in all weather conditions. </li><li>Frequent lifting, bending, twisting, and climbing in/out of vehicles. </li><li>Position requires availability to work weekends. </li></ul> <p>Company Introduction</p> <p>We are your local hardware store and we are a part of your community. Ace Hardware has over 5,000 stores around the world with the majority of those stores independently owned and operated by local entrepreneurs. These hard working men and women are part of the fabric of your community. They are small business owners who are local and loyal...just like it ought to be. While others have become large and impersonal, at Ace, we've remained small and very personal. That's why we say a visit to Ace, is like a visit to your neighbor.</p>