Route Driver

The Kendall Group•Traverse City, MI

About The Position

The Route Driver reports to the Warehouse Supervisor/Manager or Location Manager and drives and operates delivery vans and straight trucks (box trucks) to transport cargo between customer locations as assigned. Route Drivers are essential to business operations and represent the company to customers by providing professional service and ensuring timely, accurate deliveries. When deliveries are not needed, drivers assist with duties in the warehouse or location. The role also involves loading and unloading trucks, maintaining delivery vehicles, completing shipping manifests, reviewing routes for efficiency, and safely operating warehouse equipment. The position requires frequent driving and vehicle entry and exit, the ability to handle items weighing up to 50 pounds, and work in conditions typical of a driver and warehouse or distribution center.

Requirements

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 and good verbal and communication skills.
Ability to work independently and effectively in a team environment under the direction of 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 sit, stand, walk, talk, hear, and see; frequently sit, drive, and get in and out of a vehicle.
Ability to sit for eight hours a day.
Ability to lift, move, and carry up to 50 pounds.
Ability to climb stairs and step ladders, bend, stoop, crouch, and kneel.

Nice To Haves

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

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.
Complete the daily shipping manifest.
Perform warehouse duties and operate equipment such as forklifts and hand trucks.
Maintain delivery vehicles in excellent condition, keeping them 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.