Store Driver – Gateway needed at Dis-Chem Pharmacies

Minimum Requirements:
Essential:

• Grade 12 – Matric or Senior Certificate and Valid Driver’s Licence

Job Description:

• Safely transport products to customer locations in a timely, safe, and courteous manner
• Ensure 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 Distribution Centre and/ or Store
• Return to the store immediately after a delivery, so that the vehicle can be utilised for a second or third delivery
• Prevent stock or vehicle damage by repacking the vehicle are completion of deliveries
• Be fully accountable for all damages and losses throughout the delivery process
• Provide special care when delivering fragile and hazardous products
• Comply with minimum standards of efficiency and accuracy, in order to meet Dis-Chem requirements
• Follow delivery/ pickup instructions from management
• Ensure that collections/ store returns/ inter-branch transfers are correctly checked, signed for and returned to the receiving area
• Ensure that delivery paperwork is signed upon delivery
• Have the correct names, contact details and addresses of customers before leaving on a delivery trip
• Process payments on all transaction via EFT and cash payment options
• Ensure the vehicle is never left unattended during the delivery process and ensure that it’s regularly cleaned and washed
• Inspect vehicle for any defects and safe operational 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 road traffic act and take responsibility for any traffic fines allocated to the vehicle being driven
• Maintain effective and efficient relationships with internal and external customers to improve
  operating efficiencies
• Establish long-term customer relationships through providing a prompt and courteous service
• Uphold professional behaviour when dealing with customers
• Report customer complaints, and requests, and give accurate feedback to management.