Delivery Driver - Class B

Central Garden and PetBurnsville, MN
42d$24 - $28

About The Position

Looking for a job on the open road with the ability to be home nights and weekends? Pet Distribution, a division of Central Pet & Garden Co. is looking for Class B Drivers in the Burnsville, MN area. Full-time employees enjoy excellent benefits including medical, dental, vision, flexible spending accounts, short-term and long-term disability, free life insurance, tuition reimbursement, product discounts and more! You will play an important role in helping the organization achieve our goals of providing a high level of customer satisfaction. Position Summary Responsible for driving straight truck, locally and out of town, to deliver pet food and supplies to veterinarian, pet and farm channels. Makes multiple stops per day and may unload product from truck for delivery inside customer facilities. This position operates alone and is expected to be able to perform all aspects of the job as described below.

Requirements

  • Maintain a valid driver's license for required vehicle type (Class A or B).
  • Must meet the U.S. Department of Transportation (DOT) physical and medical requirements and possess a valid medical card. Understand and adhere to all DOT regulations regarding safe driving practices, hours of service requirements and drug testing protocols.
  • Maintain a good driving record in accordance with company's driver performance standards.
  • Maintain regular and punctual attendance. Work extended hours, as required by operational needs.
  • Should be able to conduct at least one overnight route per week as business needs necessitate.
  • Possess excellent customer service skills, communication skills and be courteous and responsive to customer needs.
  • Promote a safe work environment by following facility and company safety guidelines. Ability to work in a constant state of alertness and safe manner.
  • Ability to effectively communicate with manager and co-workers. Ability to comprehend and carryout instructions.
  • Safely operate and become certified in use of pallet jack or other material handling equipment, to unload or load palletized products.
  • Ability to safely lift and move up to 50 pounds, and push/pull up to 175 pounds (using a hand cart).
  • Ability to meet deadlines and work under pressure.
  • Position requires a high level of concentration when operating a motor vehicle.

Nice To Haves

  • 1 or more years related delivery driving experience, preferred.
  • Ability to count and perform basic math.

Responsibilities

  • Perform pre/post trip vehicle inspections. Complete necessary paper/computer work.
  • Safely and efficiently transport product from warehouse/dock location to customer delivery location.
  • Unload product from the truck using available material handling equipment (pallet jack, hand cart, etc).
  • Perform deliveries at each stop, completing necessary delivery paperwork or utilizing company-provided mobile device and interacting with customers.
  • Clean out truck, including sweeping, stacking pallets, product returns and damage.
  • Perform all other duties as assigned.

Benefits

  • Comprehensive Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance
  • Free Life and Short-Term Disability Insurance
  • Health and Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts
  • Paid vacation and holidays
  • Employee Assistance Program
  • Access to thousands of free online courses
  • Education Assistance (both college degrees and professional)
  • Referral Program with cash bonus
  • Access to on-demand pay

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What This Job Offers

Job Type

Full-time

Career Level

Mid Level

Industry

Sporting Goods, Hobby, Musical Instrument, Book, and Miscellaneous Retailers

Education Level

No Education Listed

Number of Employees

5,001-10,000 employees

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