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Contact Name Human Resources Manager
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Job Information
Job Type Full-time
Department Montego Bay
Category Transportation
Posted 28-10-2024
Job Status
Start Publishing 28-10-2024
Stop Publishing 29-11-2024
[MontegoBay,Jamaica ]
Description

Driver - Montego Bay

 
Job Description
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS: 
 
The following are specific responsibilities and contributions critical to the successful performance of the position:

  • Accurately complete and submit all necessary paperwork, such as daily dispatch sheets, petty cash items, etc. 
  • Delivery and pickup of items, documentation ensuring accurate capture of what the item/documentation is, who requested the transport of the item, who received the item, and obtaining proper signatures. 
  • Keep assigned vehicles free from damage, in acceptable condition, and consistently clean 
  • Must ensure that the vehicle is in proper and safe condition prior to use, and accept responsibility to report any damage or mechanical malfunctions that exist. 
  • Manage various products and merchandise responsibly while in the act of loading, unloading, or transporting items, ensuring that cargo is properly secured to avoid damage.
  • Work extra/overtime hours as needed according to departmental workload. 
  • Operate vehicles and equipment safely and responsibly, as assigned.
  • Be willing and able to perform tasks without direct supervision that may require physical labor, and possibly the use of hand tools. 
  • Responsible for transporting product and various items pertaining to departmental moves, long hauls, destroy runs, relocation of product to outside warehousing, etc.
  • Performs duties as assigned. 
SUPPORTIVE FUNCTIONS:

  • In addition to performance of the essential functions above, this position may be required to perform a combination of other supportive functions, to be solely determined by the supervisor based upon the particular requirements of Fontana Limited.
Other:
  • In order to properly service our clients, you may be required to work outside of our scheduled business hours.
  • Timely execution of duties in keeping with pre-arranged schedule.
  • Care and diligence in protecting the organization’s assets
QUALIFICATION STANDARDS

Working Environment / Physical Activities:
 
  • Considerable physical activity. May require long working hours.

Job Requirement

EXPERIENCE; EDUCATION OR CERTIFICATION

  • At least 3 CXC’s inclusive of Mathematics and English.
  • At least 7 years driving experience.
  • Must be in possession of a valid driver’s license – General Open 
  • Good knowledge of defensive driving techniques.
  • Must possess excellent time management skills
  • Must be able to work on shifts and public holidays
  • Must be flexible enough to work on weekends if required
  • Strong customer service skills
  • Positive, professional attitude.
  • Good oral and written communication skills are a must
  • Clean driving record
  • Must be able to lift over 40 pounds
SKILLS AND KNOWLEDGE

  • Demonstrate dependability and self-motivation.
  • Maintain a high level of personal integrity and reliability.
  • Ability to operate forklifts and tractors in a variety of weather and traffic conditions.
  • Must possess a high level of integrity and dependability with a strong sense of urgency
  • Must have strong internal and external customer service skills
  • Willingness to demonstrate lateral service and support in a cooperative and pleasant manner for the overall good of the company.
Personal Characteristics

  • Excellent interpersonal and team skills, extremely collegial
  • Outstanding communications skills, written and oral
  • Demonstrated resourcefulness and good judgment
  • Self-motivated; Hands-on, leads by example
  • Values diversity of thought, backgrounds and perspectives
  • Ability to multi-task while maintaining vigilant attention to detail
  • Integrity/ethics beyond reproach
  • Constantly looking to apply best practices
  • Predisposition to mentor and subsequently increase responsibilities as team develops

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