Route Driver

Galloup•Mishawaka, IN

11d

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 is essential to business operations and includes providing timely, accurate deliveries, excellent customer service, and professional interactions with customers. When deliveries are not needed, the driver assists with duties in the warehouse or location. The position reports to the Warehouse Supervisor/Manager or Location Manager.

Requirements

Entry-level work experience.
High school diploma or GED.
Obtain a driver's license with appropriate state licensing and maintain a clean driving record.
Pass a DOT medical exam and obtain a one-year card; the exam is 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, good verbal and communication skills, and ability to work independently.
Ability to work effectively in a team environment and follow direction from a supervisor or lead.
Ability to communicate with all levels of the organization and request assistance when appropriate, especially when lifting heavy objects.
Physical ability to sit, stand, walk, talk, hear, see, and drive; frequently sit and get in and out of a vehicle; sit for up to eight hours a day; lift, move, or carry up to 50 pounds; and climb stairs and step ladders, bend, stoop, crouch, and kneel.

Nice To Haves

One year of experience in industrial wholesale distribution.
Local delivery driving experience.

Responsibilities

Provide excellent customer service and address customer inquiries and concerns promptly and professionally.
Drive products to various customer locations.
Load and unload trucks according to established procedures.
Review and optimize delivery routes to support efficiency and timely delivery, using data analysis and feedback to improve route performance.
Prepare and maintain the daily shipping manifest.
Perform warehouse duties and operate warehouse equipment, including forklifts and hand trucks.
Keep the delivery vehicle clean and in excellent condition, and regularly inspect it 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.