Delivery Driver

Eckart•Benton, KY

just now•Hybrid

About The Position

The Eckart LLC Delivery Driver position is a career opportunity for individuals who enjoy working both indoors and outdoors, have a passion for driving, and excel at providing excellent customer service. This role involves operating company fleet vehicles, planning efficient delivery routes, and ensuring timely deliveries while adhering to safety regulations.

Requirements

Minimum of a high school diploma or equivalent required
Valid Driver’s License with clean driving record
Minimum age to obtain a drive for hire endorsement—Varies per state and insurance regulations
Able to lift up to 50 lbs

Nice To Haves

Customer Service experience preferred

Responsibilities

Be appropriately dressed for the elements (Wearing appropriate PPE as required)
Perform general physical activities in order to load, unload, sort and move products and materials by hand or using basic material handling equipment
Operate, navigate and drive all company fleet vehicles in safe, efficient manner following the rules of the road set by government legislation
Plan delivery routes, with co-ordination from the shipping supervisor, to maximize efficiency while on the road
Plan routes in a manner to meet and/or exceed delivery deadlines
Read work orders or receive oral instructions for work assignments
Participate in the loading and/or unloading of company fleet trucks
Follow Department of Transportation policy and procedures regarding Load Securement, Transportation of Dangerous Goods and operation of a commercial vehicle
Provide on the job training to new/junior drivers as required
Provide information for the completion of incident reports in relation to health and safety issues