Route Driver - Part-Time - 5:30 am - 10:30 am
The Kendall Group is comprised of eight divisions with 75+ locations in ten states, serving the Electrical, Automation, Pipe, Valve, Fitting, Steam, Lighting, Industrial Controls, and Instrumentation industries. As a 100% employee-owned company, Kendall offers a rewarding career where you will own part of the company and your future. More than 60% of associates have over 5 years of tenure, and 40% have over 10 years, reflecting a supportive environment where ideas are heard and success is valued.
About the role
Reporting to the Warehouse Supervisor/Manager or Location Manager, the Route Driver is responsible for driving and operating a delivery van and straight truck (box truck) to transport cargo between customer locations. As the face of the company, you will provide exceptional customer service, build strong customer relationships, and ensure timely and accurate deliveries. When not driving, you will assist with various warehouse duties.
Responsibilities
- Provide excellent customer service, addressing inquiries and concerns promptly and professionally
- Drive products to various customer locations
- Load and unload trucks according to established procedures
- Review and optimize delivery routes for efficiency and timely delivery
- Manage daily shipping manifests
- Perform warehouse duties and operate equipment such as forklifts and hand trucks
- Maintain the delivery vehicle in excellent condition, ensuring cleanliness and regular inspections
- Follow safe work habits and established safety procedures
- Safely operate additional warehouse equipment
- Attend meetings and training sessions
- Perform other tasks as assigned
Requirements
- High School Diploma or GED
- Driver’s License with appropriate state licensing and clean driving record
- 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 bar code scanners, printers, and warehouse equipment
- Basic math and reasoning skills
- Excellent work ethic, verbal, and communication skills
- Ability to work independently and in a team environment
- Ability to lift/move/carry up to 50 lbs
- Ability to sit for 8 hours a day, climb stairs, step ladders, bend, stoop, crouch, and kneel
Preferred Qualifications
- 1 year of experience in industrial wholesale distribution or local delivery driving
Skills
- Service Excellence
- Results and Action-Oriented
- Accountability and Responsibility
- Teamwork and Collaboration
- Safety Consciousness
- Time Management
Physical Demands
The physical demands described are representative of those required to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform these functions.
- Frequent sitting, driving, and getting in and out of a vehicle
- Ability to see, sit, stand, walk, talk, and hear
- Ability to lift/move/carry up to 50 lbs
- Ability to climb stairs, step ladders, bend, stoop, crouch, and kneel
Work 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.