Cover Delivery Driver

Staples Inc. • Sharon, MA

20h • $25 - $27

About The Position

As a Cover Delivery Driver, you will drive a variety of route assignments to cover for vacations and absences at least 50% of the time. You will transport products safely and deliver office supplies to customers on your assigned route. Depending on volume, you may load vehicles and will organize and load products using the manifest to ensure an efficient delivery route and schedule. You will provide customer service by helping resolve problems and accepting product returns as required. You will follow safe work practices and support the company’s safety culture. The role also includes maintaining vehicle cleanliness, conducting pre-trip inspections, and reporting maintenance concerns.

The scheduled shift is 7:00 a.m.–3:30 p.m., Monday through Friday. Full-time associates must be available for additional hours beyond the scheduled shift, with overtime required based on business needs. The position requires lifting up to 70 pounds, pushing and pulling items weighing up to 400 pounds with hand carts or material-handling equipment, and occasionally maneuvering items up to 130 pounds. Safety composite shoes are required.

The role offers pay of $24.90–$27.15 per hour based on experience, a $1,000 retention bonus ($500 at 90 days and $500 at 180 days), and the opportunity to earn additional compensation through the Safety Program. A pair of work shoes is provided after 30 days. Staples also describes associate-led Business Resource Groups and, among its full-time benefits, 112 hours of PTO, a holiday schedule with seven observed paid holidays and one floating holiday, online and retail discounts, company-match 401(k), and physical and mental health wellness programs.

Requirements

• Hold a valid driver’s license and maintain a safe driving record acceptable to the company.
• Remain eligible to drive a commercial motor vehicle under applicable laws and regulations.
• Pass a DOT physical and drug screen to the extent legally permissible.
• Obtain a 6-month DOT medical card specific to the role.
• Have basic verbal and written English language skills.
• Be able to work additional hours beyond the scheduled shift; overtime is required based on business need for full-time associates.
• Be able to lift up to 70 pounds, push and pull items weighing up to 400 pounds with hand carts or material-handling equipment, and occasionally maneuver up to 130 pounds.
• Wear safety composite shoes.
• Be at least 21 years of age.
• Be able to drive safely and courteously, navigate maps, and handle varied weather and road conditions.
• Be able to make sound decisions related to driving, parking, safety, and customer interactions.
• Be able to learn and use software applications, including Microsoft Word and Excel.
• Be able to use GPS and mobile Proof of Delivery (POD) devices.
• Be willing to maintain vehicle cleanliness, conduct pre-trip inspections, and report maintenance concerns.
• Demonstrate commitment to personal growth and development, contribute ideas to improve efficiency and business opportunities, and collaborate inclusively with colleagues and customers.

Nice To Haves

• High school diploma, GED, or equivalent work experience.
• At least one year of truck-driving experience operating a 16-foot-or-longer straight truck, or comparable driving experience.
• High-volume or small-package delivery experience.

Responsibilities

• Drive a variety of route assignments to cover for vacations and absences at least 50% of the time.
• Transport products safely and deliver office supplies to customers on assigned routes.
• Load vehicles when needed based on volume.
• Organize and load products using the manifest to support an efficient delivery route and schedule.
• Provide customer support, help resolve problems, and accept product returns as required.
• Follow safe work practices and help foster the company’s safety culture.
• Maintain vehicle cleanliness, perform pre-trip vehicle inspections, and report maintenance concerns.

Benefits

• $1,000 retention bonus: $500 at 90 days and $500 at 180 days of employment.
• Competitive pay of $24.90–$27.15 per hour based on experience.
• Opportunity to earn additional compensation through the Safety Program.
• A pair of work shoes after 30 days.
• Full-time benefits include 112 hours of PTO, seven observed paid holidays and one floating holiday, online and retail discounts, company-match 401(k), and physical and mental health wellness programs.
• Staples offers both full-time and part-time benefits.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed