Driver- Store Setup Job at The Room Place, Romeoville, IL

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  • The Room Place
  • Romeoville, IL

Job Description

Job Description

Job Description

Our Story

Our Chicago roots date back to 1912 when Sam Berman opened our first neighborhood furniture store on Chicago’s west side on Harlem Avenue. Today, The RoomPlace is operated by third generation owner Bruce Berman, and is one of the top furniture retailers in the country with over 28 locations throughout Illinois, Indiana, Wisconsin, and California

About YOU

Ideal team members at The RoomPlace have excellent attention to detail as well as strong communication and problem-solving skills. It is important to be able to work both independently and in a team. At The RoomPlace we strive to put our customers first, ensuring they have the best experience possible. In addition, we treat our team members as family, offering benefits, job stability, and opportunities for both career and personal growth.

Position Summary

This position is responsible for the proper and safe delivery of furniture to deliver and set up furniture at all RoomPlace store locations.

Responsibilities & Essential Functions :

  • Load, unload and move furniture without any damage or injury into our store locations.
  • Daily audit of furniture must be completed before loading furniture at the DC.
  • Ensure that all necessary paperwork for store transfers is complete and accurate.
  • Always maintain vehicle in the highest safety standards and clean. Report to management should you experience any mechanical problems immediately.
  • Ensure all proper vehicle documentation is in vehicle during operation.
  • Adhere to all safety policies and procedures such as wearing seatbelts, ensuring all passengers wear seatbelts while operating vehicle, and ensuring helper spots the vehicle when backing up.
  • Perform daily Pre-Trip Inspections per DOT policy. Complete exterior inspection of truck body.
  • Communicate in a professional manner to store management. Successfully resolve store issues with proper communication with your supervisor.
  • Driver must ensure that all necessary tools and equipment are available and on the delivery truck for every store set up.
  • All store pickups must be properly broken down, wrapped, and securely loaded for transport back to the DC with proper paperwork.
  • Ensure that all daily trash is consolidated in the delivery truck for return to Distribution Center.
  • Performs additional duties as requested or required.

Qualifications:

  • At least 1 year experience in furniture delivery or residential moving preferred.
  • CDL class C required in Illinois, chauffeur’s license in Indiana.
  • Must have current DOT Card.
  • Successful completion of random drug testing and driving record checks as per policy.
  • Knowledge of DOT requirements for class of vehicle driven.
  • Must have the ability to setup/breakdown furniture displays per store management.
  • Must be proficient in the use of power tools/hand tools to ensure proper set up of furniture displays at our stores.
  • Must maintain a clean driving record and statewide background checks.
  • Ability of work independently with minimal supervisor interaction.
  • Must be able to see, hear, stand, walk lift, and carry (e.g., merchandise weighing up to 100 lbs.).
  • Must be able fluctuating schedule. Workday will be end once all deliveries have been set up and completed.
  • Must be able to work in changing climates and work in extreme temperatures.

Basic Competencies of Every Employee:

Attendance & Punctuality:

  • Scheduling Time off.
  • Begin work on time.
  • Keeps absences within guidelines.
  • Arrives to meetings & training on time.

Planning & Organization

  • Prioritize and plan work activities.
  • Use time efficiently.
  • Plan for additional resources.
  • Integrate changes smoothly.
  • Set goals and objectives.
  • Work in an organized manner.

Teamwork:

  • Balance team and individual responsibilities.
  • Exhibit objectivity and openness to others’ views.
  • Give and welcome feedback.
  • Contribute to building a positive team spirit.
  • Put success of team above own interests.

Warehouse Operations Team Culture:

  • In the distribution center and The Room Place as a whole, we are believers in a strong training and development program, making sure the team is on the same page.
  • We stay focused on the task at hand and are always willing to help or assist others.
  • We pride ourselves in not just being colleagues, but friends, having raffles, ordering lunch, and other activities.
  • We reward our associates with various incentives based on specific criteria.
  • We strive to have smooth communication for optimal productivity and organization.
  • As stated previously, we are always customer oriented. Anything we can do to make sure the customers is most satisfied is a priority.

Shift Start Time : 7:00 a.m. CST.

Job Tags

Immediate start, Shift work,

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