Delivery Driver/22.75 hr

$22.75 / h Delivery Driver

STARTING SALARY RATE $22.75 / HOUR

FULL TIME Delivery Associate

Job Description

We deliver packages and smiles to residential and business customers every day. We're looking for future leaders that are customer-focused individuals and want to join our team delivering packages. As a Delivery Driver, you will deliver packages to homes, retail locations, and other delivery locations. In this position, you will play a key role in keeping our commitment to exceed customer expectations and make sure customer orders, large or small, are delivered on time at the right place.

This is an opportunity to work flexibly in a professional environment. We offer the best vans available and access to the latest delivery technology. As our driver, you will gain a competitive wage, health benefits (extremely low pay when visiting a doctor, virtual visits included), paid vacation and uniform for any season.

General Responsibilities

• Adhere to strict safety and quality standards on and off the road
• Interact in a positive and a professional manner with customer and the general public while delivering products to customers' homes, retail, and business locations
• Follow up on customer requests or problems with solution-oriented approach keeping customers informed of delivery progress
• Use handheld technology to deliver customer packages, manage delivery progress, and solve obstacles
• Sort and prepare a delivery route to meet customer promise
• Ensure delivery vehicle is clean, fueled, and in good operating condition at all times
• May assist in supporting and also training other team members
• Where appropriate, carry out in delivery station activities including sortation and general tasks

Work Environment

• Drives a delivery van up to 10,000 pounds to many customer residences and businesses, climbs in and out of vans, and walks up and down stairs as required to deliver packages according to established procedures in all weather conditions
• Flexibility is key; routes may vary and may be delayed due to traffic from on road congestion, construction, or other factors
• Set core schedule, but there may be adjustments including, additional hours and potential schedule changes depending on the time of the year and peak seasons and other factors
• 401K, Paid vacation, medical, dental and vision insurance benefits offered to all full time Associates

Job Requirements (performed with or without reasonable accommodation)

• Ability to lift, bend, reach above the head, kneel, crouch, and/or stretch during shifts up to 12 hours long
• Ability to work 40 hours a week. This position is full-time
• Ability to operate and navigate a 10,000-pound van
• Ability to effectively operate a GPS
• Ability to lift, push, pull and move boxes up to 60 pounds each
• Capable of moving up and down stairs
• Possess a valid driver’s license
• 21 years of age or older
• Clean driving record
• Ability to Pass a Background and Drug Screening
• Availability to Work Weekends

Basic Qualifications:

• Possess a valid driver’s license in the state of residence
• High-school diploma or equivalent

Preferred Qualifications:

• Holds high ethical standards at all times
• Proven track record of reliability
• Prior professional driving experience
• Prior experience representing a well-regarded consumer brand with professionalism
• Excellent attention to detail with the skill set to problem solve independently
• Demonstrate strong communication skills
• Self-motivated and able to work in a self-directed environment with an upbeat attitude
• Ability to work with a team in a fast-paced, ever-changing environment

We are an Affirmative Action-Equal Opportunity Employer – Minority / Women / Disability / Veteran / Gender / Identity / Sexual Orientation / Age

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $22.75 - $23.00 per hour

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• Dental insurance
• Flexible schedule
• Health insurance
• Paid time off
• Paid training
• Vision insurance

Shift availability:

• Day Shift (Preferred)
• Night Shift (Preferred)

Ability to Commute:

• Romeoville, IL 60446 (Required)

Ability to Relocate:

• Romeoville, IL 60446: Relocate before starting work (Required)

Work Location: In person