Delivery Driver

Role Summary

Reporting to the Supervisor, the Delivery Driver is responsible for driving and operating a Delivery van and Straight truck, moving and hauling cargo between customer locations upon assignment from the Supervisor. Delivery Drivers are essential to the overall operation of the business. When Delivery Drivers are not needed for delivery, drivers assist with various job duties within the warehouse/distribution center.

Exciting Work You Will Do

• Driving product to various customer locations
• Truck loading and unloading according to established procedures
• Responsible for daily shipping paperwork
• Checking assigned equipment for proper operation/functionality and communicating problems to Delivery Supervisor
• Accurately identifying and counting inventory in assigned areas
• Learning how to operate warehouse equipment including forklifts, hand trucks, etc.
• Participating in ongoing general housekeeping of warehouse and delivery vehicles
• Safely operating additional warehouse equipment
• Attending meetings and training sessions
• Other warehouse tasks as assigned

Competencies You Possess

• Service Excellence
• Results, Action Oriented
• Accountability and Responsibility
• Teamwork and collaboration
• Safety Conscious
• Time Management

What You’ll Need

• Work Experience: Entry Level
• Educational Requirement: High School Diploma or GED
• Licenses/Certifications: Driver’s License with appropriate state licensing and clean driving record, DOT Medical Exam and 1-Year Card (Paid for by The Kendall Group)
• Analytics/Computer Skills: Ability to use standard office equipment, including but not limited to computerized bar code scanner, printer, and standard warehouse equipment/tools/machines/vehicles; basic math and reasoning skills
• Organization Skills: Excellent work ethic, good verbal and communication skills; ability to work independently
• Cross-functional skills: Ability to work effectively in a team environment and through the direction of a direct Supervisor or Lead
• Communication Skills: Ability to communicate well with all levels of the organization; know when to request assistance when appropriate, especially when lifting heavy objects
• Physical, Mental and Visual Skills: The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disability to perform the essential functions. Ability to see, talk, and hear. Frequent sitting, driving, and getting in and out of a vehicle. Ability to lift, move, and carry up to 50lbs. Ability to be on your feet for 8 hours a day. Ability to stand, walk, push, pull, reach, twist, and push. Ability to climb stairs and step ladders, bend, stoop, crouch, and kneel. Physical Environment: While performing the duties of this job, the employee is exposed to temperature conditions prevalent at the time; the noise level in the work environment is consistent with that of a driver and warehouse/distribution center

Qualifications We Prefer But Don’t Require

• Work Experience: Industrial wholesale distribution; local delivery driving