Position Summary
Representing Townsend Delivery, you will deliver, install, and set up custom made to order furniture in customers’ homes with a high level of professionalism, ensuring product integrity and outstanding customer satisfaction. You will perform tasks both in transit (driving) and in customer settings (installation, assembly, protection of environment).
Key Responsibilities
- Load and secure furniture and accessories properly at warehouse, using material handling equipment as needed.
- Drive company vehicles safely, obeying all traffic laws and company policies; conduct pre-trip and post-trip vehicle safety checks. Experience driving a 26' box truck is required.
- Using dispatching software, notify customers prior to leaving warehouse to provide an estimated delivery window; update via phone call and text if schedule shifts.
- Deliver furniture, including assembly/installation, placement, adjustment, leveling; remove packaging and trash.
- Protect customer property during delivery (using blankets, floor covers, sliders, etc. as required).
- Report any damage or missing pieces while at the residence to customer service.
- Maintain communication with dispatch, supervisor, and other relevant departments about delays, issues, or delivery changes.
- Complete required paperwork, electronic records, signatures, damage notices, returns, etc.
- Assist in warehouse tasks when required (e.g. staging deliveries, wrapping, loading, inventory movement).
Qualifications
- Valid driver’s license with clean driving record; experience driving l26' box truck required.
- Physical ability: ability to lift heavy items (e.g. 50-100 lbs), work on stairs, bend, carry, crouch, etc.
- Strong customer service skills; professional demeanor; able to communicate clearly and kindly.
- Detail oriented: ability to notice damage, verify correct items.
- Time management and reliability: ability to meet delivery windows and follow scheduled routes. Efficiency is crucial.
- Ability to work flexibility (weekends, some evenings, possibly holiday schedules).
- Pass background check, drug screen, DOT physical.
Working Conditions
- Work includes warehouse, loading dock, vehicle, and customers’ homes.
- Exposure to varied conditions (stairs, tight spaces, elevation, possibly outdoor exposure while moving items).
- Use of lifting gear, dollies, straps, blankets and protective materials.
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: From $14.00 per hour
Shift availability:
Ability to Commute:
- Lenoir, NC 28645 (Required)
Work Location: In person