Route Driver

Galloup•Traverse City, 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 is essential to business operations and represents the company to customers, providing excellent service and helping build customer relationships while ensuring timely and accurate deliveries. 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 medical card; the company pays for the exam/card.
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 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 promptly and professionally address customer inquiries and concerns.
Drive products to various customer locations.
Load and unload trucks according to established procedures.
Review and optimize delivery routes to improve efficiency and ensure timely delivery, using data analysis and feedback.
Prepare and maintain the daily shipping manifest.
Perform warehouse duties and operate warehouse equipment, including forklifts and hand trucks.
Maintain delivery vehicles in excellent condition, keep them clean, and inspect them regularly 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.