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Delivery Drivers
Morris Furniture Company, Inc.
Morris Furniture Company, Inc.
 
Job Location: Fairborn, Ohio (Dayton Metro)
Shift: 8 to 10 hours; Shift time and length may vary based on route and worker preference
Salary: Average of $15/hr to start
Note:
Driving experience with a Box Truck is mandatory.

We are looking for people who:
  • Know what it means to give outstanding customer service
  • Have an interest in furniture and interior design
  • Want to bring fun and enthusiasm to our party
  • Truly believe that the customer always comes first
We offer:
  • A great group of people to work with
  • A competitive benefits package
  • An outstanding employee discount policy

Summary description of job
Worker is responsible for driving and delivering furniture and related products to various customer sites.

Breaks: Breaks are variable based on route and worker preference
Flooring: Variable: concrete, asphalt, carpet, tile, etc. May be exposed to rough, uneven, slippery, and cluttered surfaces.
Environmental: Exposed to heat / cold seasonal. Truck cabs are climate controlled. Exposed to noise and fumes from truck.
Safety Equipment: Per worker preference: Gloves
Lighting: Artificial and natural
Productivity Variables: Self paced but must keep up with delivery timeframes
Workstation Variables: The Delivery Driver works with a Delivery Helper
Physical Demand Classification: Medium-Heavy to Heavy

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTION FUNCTIONAL JOB TASK ELEMENTS TOOLS & EQUIPMENT
Load truck
  • Follow delivery sheet to ensure merchandise is loaded onto the truck in the correct order
  • Assist the Delivery Helper with loading items onto the truck
  • Items are typically on scooters and can be pushed from the staging area directly onto the truck
  • The number of items loaded onto a truck varies but typically ranges from 55 to 65 pieces
  • Bulky and awkward items are typically handled by two people.
  • Workers are encouraged to ask for assistance with material handling of items greater than 100 pounds.
  • As much as possible workers utilize various wheeled assistive devices such as dollys, carts, and scooters to manipulate materials onto the truck
2 wheel dolly; scooters; Various furniture and related merchandise:
[the weight of produts is variable based on specific product type. The weight of products typically ranges from 20 pounds up to 200 pounds.] various dressers (156 lb, 167 lb); cocktail table (108 lb); table (37 lb); Dining room table (140 lb); side chair (39 lb); chest (187 lb); Sofa (112 lb); sleeper sofa (177 lb); end table (26 lb); lamps; etc.
 
Perform pre-trip inspection, paperwork, and communicate with customers as indicated
  • Visually inspect the truck check for flat tires, check lights, inspect shocks, etc.
  • Check under the hood: inspect belts and fluids
  • Log beginning and ending mileage, stops, etc.
  • Determine route and driving directions
  • Greet and communicate with customers at delivery locations and collect signatures as indicated
  • Determine the most safe and appropriate means to transport furniture into the customer residence
  • Respond to communication from headquarter location regarding any route changes or updates
Truck; paperwork; cell phone; etc.
Drive truck
  • Operate steering wheel, foot pedals, and other controls
  • Drivers on this job are short haul and return to the start location at the end of each day
  • The number of stops per day typically ranges between 12 and 14
  • The longest consecutive drive time is typically one hour. Typical drive time between stops may range from 5 to 15 minutes.
Box truck (Roll top opening, pull out ramp, automatic, climate controlled cab); etc.
Unload truck
  • Open truck door (roll top)
  • Pull out truck ramp
  • Work together with the Delivery Helper to move furniture items to designated location at the delivery site
  • As much as possible workers use a two wheel dolly to move / manipulate merchandise, there are often times when assistive devices cannot be used and workers must manually carry merchandise up and/or down stairs, through tight spaces, etc.
  • Complete any final assembly and/or set up as indicated by product type
    • attach mirrors, headboards, assemble bed frames, etc.
  • The number of stops per day typically ranges from 12 to 14 depending on the type of merchandise ordered and set up required
2 wheel dolly; Various furniture and related merchandise:[the weight of produts is variable based on specific product type. The weight of products typically ranges from 20 pounds up to 200 pounds.] various dressers (156 lb, 167 lb); cocktail table (108 lb); table (37 lb); Dining room table (140 lb); side chair (39 lb); chest (187 lb); Sofa (112 lb); sleeper sofa (177 lb); end table (26 lb); lamps; etc. Power and hand tools: drills, wrenches, socket set, screwdriver; parts: washers, screws, etc

Morris Furniture Company, the premier leader in the Miami Valley and famous for “Ten Exciting Showrooms . . . One Great Store,” concept has openings for full time Delivery. Only those interested in helping Morris continue its 60 year tradition of dedication need apply.



How To Apply:

Our corporate office is in Fairborn Ohio.

Apply in person at one of our stores or mail to:

Morris Furniture Company, Inc.
2377 Commerce Center Blvd
Fairborn, OH 45324

Fax: 937-874-7128


 
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