Route Driver - 3:00 am - 11:30 am

The Kendall Group•EBH Benton Harbor, MI

About The Position

The Route Driver drives and operates delivery vans and straight trucks (box trucks) to transport cargo between customer locations as assigned by a supervisor. The role supports the business’s overall operations by providing timely, accurate deliveries and professional customer service. When delivery work is not needed, the driver assists with duties at the warehouse or location. The position reports to the Warehouse Supervisor/Manager or Location Manager.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED.
Obtain a driver’s license with appropriate state licensing and maintain a clean driving record; required upon hire.
Pass a DOT medical exam and obtain a one-year medical card; paid for by The Kendall Group.
Ability to use standard office equipment, computerized barcode scanners, printers, and standard warehouse equipment, tools, machines, and vehicles.
Basic math and reasoning skills.
Excellent work ethic and good verbal and communication skills.
Ability to work independently and effectively in a team environment, following direction from a direct supervisor or lead.
Ability to communicate with all levels of the organization and request assistance when appropriate, especially when lifting heavy objects.
Ability to meet the physical demands of the role, including frequent sitting, driving, and getting in and out of a vehicle; seeing, sitting, standing, walking, talking, and hearing; lifting, moving, and carrying up to 50 pounds; sitting for up to eight hours a day; and climbing stairs and step ladders, bending, stooping, crouching, and kneeling.

Nice To Haves

One year of experience in industrial wholesale distribution or local delivery driving.

Responsibilities

Provide excellent customer service and promptly and professionally address customer inquiries and concerns.
Drive products to customer locations.
Load and unload trucks according to established procedures.
Review and optimize delivery routes to support efficient, timely deliveries, using data analysis and feedback to improve route performance.
Complete the daily shipping manifest.
Perform warehouse duties and operate warehouse equipment, including forklifts and hand trucks.
Keep the delivery vehicle clean, well-maintained, and regularly inspected for mechanical issues.
Follow safe work habits and established safety procedures.
Safely operate additional warehouse equipment.
Attend meetings and training sessions.
Perform other tasks as assigned.