Delivery Driver - Galloup
About the Company
The Kendall Group is a 100% employee-owned company comprised of eight divisions with 75+ locations in ten states. We serve the Electrical, Automation, Pipe, Valve, Fitting, Steam, Lighting, Industrial Controls, and Instrumentation industries. Our employee ownership model ensures you own part of the company and your future, with opportunities to learn, grow, and be mentored. Over 60% of our associates have more than 5 years of tenure, and more than 40% have over 10 years, reflecting a supportive and long-term work environment where your ideas and contributions matter.
About the Role
Reporting to the Distribution Center Manager, the Delivery Driver is responsible for driving and operating a delivery van and straight truck, transporting and hauling cargo between customer locations. When not making deliveries, drivers assist with various warehouse duties. This role is essential to the overall operation of the business.
Responsibilities
- Professionally interact with customers during deliveries.
- Follow safe work habits and established safety procedures.
- Drive product to various customer locations.
- Load and unload trucks according to established procedures.
- Complete daily shipping paperwork.
- Accurately identify and count inventory in assigned areas.
- Operate warehouse equipment including forklifts, hand trucks, and other tools.
- Participate in ongoing general housekeeping of the warehouse.
- Check assigned equipment for proper functionality and report issues to the Distribution Center Manager.
- Maintain daily logbook activities.
- Participate in safety initiatives.
- Attend meetings and training sessions.
- Perform other warehouse tasks as assigned.
Requirements
- High School Diploma or GED.
- Driver’s License with Chauffeur’s endorsement and a clean driving record (required upon hire).
- Ability to pass a DOT Medical Exam and obtain a 1-Year Card (paid for by The Kendall Group).
- Ability to use standard office equipment, including computerized bar code scanners, printers, and warehouse equipment.
- Basic math and reasoning skills.
- Excellent work ethic, verbal, and communication skills.
- Ability to work independently and as part of a team under supervision.
- Ability to communicate effectively with all levels of the organization and request assistance when needed, especially for lifting heavy objects.
Physical Demands
- Frequent sitting, driving, and getting in and out of a vehicle.
- Ability to lift, move, and carry up to 50 lbs.
- Ability to be on your feet for 8 hours a day.
- Occasional climbing, bending, stooping, crouching, and kneeling.
- Occasional reaching, twisting, and pushing.
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is exposed to temperature conditions prevalent at the time and noise levels consistent with a driver and distribution center environment.
Preferred Qualifications
- Work experience in industrial wholesale distribution or local delivery driving.
- CDL Class B License.