Sandton, Gauteng
Permanent
Posted 08 October 2024 – Closing Date 14 October 2024
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Job Details
Division
AA Division
Minimum experience
Entry Level
Company primary industry
FMCG
Job functional area
Other
Job Description
Dis-Chem Pharmacies seeks a Store Driver for their Bryanston store. You will be responsible for delivering goods to customers on time, efficiently, and professionally.
Minimum Requirements:
- Grade 12.
- Valid Driver’s license.
- Able and willing to work retail hours or shifts.
Advantageous:
- Previous experience in a similar position
Job Duties:
- Deliver products to customer locations in a timely, safe, and courteous manner.
- Be open to learning the different dispatch functions.
- Ensure that the correct products are delivered to the correct customer within the specified timeframe.
- Ensure fridge line deliveries are prioritized and transported using cooler boxes and cold packs.
- Use the shortest and most efficient route to the customer, and return to the store.
- Return to the store soon after delivery so the vehicle can be utilized for a second or third delivery.
- Upon delivery, ensure that the vehicle is repacked in order to avoid boxes from dropping and damaging the stock or vehicle.
- Be fully accountable for all damages and losses incurred during the delivery process.
- Provide extra precautions when delivering delicate and hazardous products.
- To meet company requirements, adhere with the minimum efficiency and accuracy requirements.
- Follow the delivery/pickup instructions from the manager.
- Ensure that all collections/store returns/inter-branches are properly checked, signed for, and returned to the receiving area.
- Ensure that all delivery documentation is signed on delivery.
- Ensure that you have the correct names and addresses of customers.
- Ensure that all invoices recorded on the delivery log sheet are available and accurately recorded.
- Ensure all invoices are signed correctly, and report any discrepancies to the relevant manager.
- Respect the company vehicle policy at all times.
- Complete and keep an accurate vehicle logbook.
- Handle payments for all transactions using EFT and cash.
- Ensure the vehicle is never left unsupervised during the delivery process.
- Ensure that the vehicle is cleaned and washed.
- Evaluate the vehicle for any problems and safe operating conditions before, during, and after trips; report any issues to the manager.
- Report any accidents or incidents that involve drivers or company equipment.
- Obey the road traffic rules and regulations outlined in the National Road Traffic Act.
- Take responsibility for any traffic fines assigned to the vehicle you drive.
- Develop effective and efficient relationships with internal and external customers to improve operating efficiencies.
- Establish long-term customer relationships by providing prompt and courteous service.
- Maintain professional behaviour when dealing with customers.
- Address customer complaints, compliments, requests to management, and provide feedback.
Competencies:
- Strong command of the English language.
- Presentable
- Effective engagement with customers, management, and employees
- Reliable and honest. Effective time management.
Advantageous:
- Bilingual
- Report bad/suspicious behaviour involving both staff and customers.
Special conditions of employment:
- Ready and willing to work retail hours or shifts.
- Ready and able to work outdoors in different weather conditions.
- Must be physically fit to lift and move heavy boxes while adhering to health and safety standards. Requires reliable transportation and proximity to the store.
- South African Citizen
- Clear credit and criminal records.
Remuneration and benefits:
- Market-related salary
- Medical aid
- Provident Fund
- Staff account
Only successful applicants will be contacted. If you have not been contacted within two weeks of the closing date, consider your application unsuccessful.