Store Driver - Needed

Dis-Chem Pharmacies Limited

Durban North, KwaZulu-Natal

Permanent

Posted 31 January 2023

 

Job Description

Dis-Chem Pharmacies require a Driver with a valid car license for their Northlands Store. You will be responsible for delivering goods to customers in a timely, productive and professional manner.


Minimum Requirements:

Essential:

Grade 12 / Matric

Valid driver’s license

Willing and able to work retail hours and/or shifts

Advantageous:


Previous experience in a similar role

Job Description:


Safely transport products to customer locations in a timely, safe and courteous manner

Be open to learning the various dispatch functions

Ensure the correct products are delivered to the correct customer within the specified time

Ensure that fridge line deliveries are prioritised 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 delivery, so the vehicle can be utilised for a second or third delivery

Ensure that after completion of delivery, that the vehicle is repacked to prevent boxes from falling and damaging the stock or vehicle

Be fully accountable for all damages and losses through the delivery process

Provide special care when delivering fragile and hazardous products

Comply with minimum standards of efficiency and accuracy, in order to meet company standards

Follow delivery/pickup instructions from manager

Ensure that all collections/store returns / inter-branches are correctly checked, signed for and returned to the receiving area

Ensure all delivery paperwork is signed upon delivery

Ensure to have the correct names and addresses of customers

Ensure all invoices recorded on the delivery log sheet, are available and correctly recorded

Ensure all invoices are signed in the correct manner and to report any discrepancies to the relevant manager

Comply with the company vehicle policy at all times

Complete and maintain an accurate vehicle logbook

Process payments on all transactions via EFT and cash

Ensure that the vehicle is never unattended during the delivery process

Ensure the vehicle is clean and washed

Inspect the vehicle for any defects and safe operating conditions before, during and after trips; and report any concerns to the manager

Report on all accidents and incidents involving drivers or company equipment

Adhere to the road traffic rules and regulations as per the National Road Traffic Act

Be responsible for any traffic fines allocated to the vehicle you drive

Create effective and efficient relationships with internal and external customers to improve operating efficiencies

Establish long-term customer relationship through prompt and courteous service

Ensure professional behaviour when dealing with customers

Report customer complaints, compliments, requests to management, and provide feedback