Delivery Driver Job at Ramar Intl Corp in Kapolei

Description:

About Ramar Foods

Over 50 years ago, The Quesada family founded Ramar Foods with the purpose of nourishing it’s community through authentic, high-quality Filipino frozen foods. Today, our market has expanded to include customers across North America and around the world. Ramar has offices in Northern and Southern California and Oahu, Hawaii. Our purpose has grown to include not only the nourishment of our communities through our retail and foodservice products, but also enriching our employees professional lives through a Strengths-based company culture.

At Ramar Foods, we nourish our Communities while celebrating our family food legacy that spans over 50 years. Our community are our employees, customers, partners and the communities we do business in.

DRIVER

Summary of Position:

As a driver, you will be responsible for safely transporting goods and products from a distribution center or warehouse to designated locations. Your role will involve efficiently navigating delivery routes, ensuring timely deliveries, and providing exceptional customer service

Accountabilities:

• Operate delivery vehicles in a safe and responsible manner, adhering to all traffic laws and company safety policies.
• Load and unload goods onto the delivery vehicle, ensuring proper handling and securement of items.
• Plan delivery routes efficiently to optimize time and fuel consumption, taking into account traffic conditions and delivery schedules.
• Execute deliveries according to schedule, delivering goods accurately and promptly to assigned locations.
• Provide courteous and professional service to customers upon delivery, handling inquiries, and concerns in a friendly manner.
• Maintain accurate delivery records, including proof of delivery, mileage logs, and any relevant paperwork.
• Perform routine inspections and maintenance checks on delivery vehicles, reporting any issues or malfunctions promptly.
• Maintain open communication with dispatchers and supervisors, providing updates on delivery status and any issues encountered.
• Ensure compliance with all applicable regulations, including vehicle weight limits, driver hours-of-service regulations, and licensing requirements.
• Familiarize yourself with the products being delivered, including handling instructions and special requirements.

What We Offer:

• Competitive salary and benefits package.
• A dynamic and challenging work environment.
• Opportunities for professional growth and development.
• A supportive team and leadership committed to your success.

Why we’re looking to hire this role.

This is a replacement role at the company.

Talents that THRIVE in this Role

Ramar Foods seeks team members who are interested in advancing their careers while also thriving in their roles. A commitment to growth of self, a desire to create positive impact for hundreds of thousands of others, a strong connection to purpose, and a desire to make long term change to the workplace experience for generations to come are critical to the success of this role.

PERSONAL ATTRIBUTES

• As a delivery driver, you need to be dependable and punctual. Customers rely on you to deliver their goods on time, so being reliable is essential.
• The job of a delivery driver often comes with unexpected challenges such as traffic, weather conditions, or changes in delivery schedules. Being adaptable and able to think on your feet is important.
• Delivery drivers may encounter various challenges during their routes, such as inaccessible delivery locations or equipment malfunctions. The ability to quickly assess situations and find solutions is valuable.
• Dealing with traffic, difficult customers, or unexpected delays can be frustrating at times. Patience is key to maintaining composure and professionalism in challenging situations.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:

• Delivery drivers often need to lift and carry packages of varying sizes and weights. This may involve loading and unloading packages from a delivery vehicle and transporting them to their destination. The ability to lift and carry moderately heavy loads is important to perform this aspect of the job safely and efficiently.
• Delivery drivers may spend long hours on the road, driving between locations and making multiple stops throughout the day. Physical stamina is essential to endure the demands of a potentially lengthy workday, including sitting for extended periods, maneuvering a vehicle, and handling packages.
• Delivery drivers may need to handle paperwork, use handheld devices for tracking deliveries, and manipulate packages or equipment. Strong hand-eye coordination and manual dexterity are essential for performing these tasks accurately and efficiently.
• Overall health and fitness are important for meeting the physical demands of the job and maintaining safety on the road. This includes factors such as good vision, hearing, and reflexes, as well as the ability to remain alert and focused during extended periods of driving.

WORK ENVIRONMENT:

• Delivery drivers often have a high level of autonomy in their work. Once they receive their assignments and packages, they are typically responsible for planning their routes, navigating to delivery locations, and managing their time effectively.
• Many delivery driver roles involve time-sensitive deliveries, such as food delivery or package delivery with specific delivery windows. This can create pressure to complete deliveries promptly while ensuring accuracy and customer satisfaction.
• Delivery drivers are often exposed to various weather conditions, from extreme heat to cold, rain, or snow, depending on the location and time of year. Adapting to weather conditions and ensuring the safety of both themselves and the packages they deliver is crucial.

Ramar Foods is an equal opportunity employer that is committed to inclusion and diversity. We take affirmative action to ensure equal opportunity to all qualified persons without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability or medical condition, sexual-orientation, marital status, veteran status or any other considerations made unlawful by Federal, State or local laws. We believe in providing eligible and qualified employees with opportunities to grow. Ramar Foods is a drug-free workplace. Ramar Foods is an at-will employer.

VALUES

At Ramar Foods, as a family-owned business, our values include 1. Making It the Best, 2. Treat Everyone Like Family and 3. To be Ramarkable™4.Embrace change through perseverance, collaboration, humility and continuous improvement. We value creativity, a strong work-ethic, abundance, growth of our team members, and work-life blend. We believe that leaders should be kind and invest in their people. Our team practices confident vulnerability, meaning we are equally confident about our strengths and our weaknesses. We communicate directly and transparently with each other, and while we hold each other to high standards of production, we always put people before numbers. The owners of the company are the Quesada family. Primo and Evageline Quesada retired in 2012 and continue their involvement in the Hawaii office. Susie Quesada is President, PJ Quesada is Vice President and Gabe Quesada is Strategic Project Manager.

Michael Medina, Hawaii's Branch Manager and Sales Manager, values transformational leadership. Michael is a self-professed perennial Activist and Student of Life. He believes that standards of a strong work ethic must always be balanced with a genuine concern for every individual member of the team, and that in knowing that while we are all just passing by that there must be a recognition of the noble goal to make a difference by leaving things better than when we first found them.

Requirements:

Qualifications and Skills:

• Valid driver's license with a clean driving record.
• Proven experience as a delivery driver or a similar role.
• Excellent driving skills and knowledge of local roads and routes.
• Strong customer service skills with a friendly and professional demeanor.
• Ability to lift and move heavy items.
• Good time management and organizational skills.
• Attention to detail and accuracy in handling deliveries and paperwork.
• Ability to work independently with minimal supervision.
• Flexibility to work variable hours and weekends as needed.