Straight Truck Delivery Driver

Chow Hound•Grand Rapids, MI

11d•Onsite

About The Position

Chow Hound Pet Supplies is hiring a full-time Straight Truck Delivery Driver in Grand Rapids, Michigan. The driver helps fulfill orders by loading a straight truck using a forklift, delivering products to store locations, and assisting with unloading using an electric pallet jack. The job also includes working in the warehouse to pick and prepare orders for delivery. Drivers are home daily. The current route operates Monday through Friday, with occasional overtime. The position pays $20.00 per hour.

Requirements

Valid driver's license or chauffeur license with a clean driving record.
Experience as a straight truck or box truck driver.
Forklift experience.
Pass a drug screening, DOT physical, and background check.
DOT Physical Certification or the ability to pass a DOT examination.
Proficiency in written and verbal English.
Dependability, punctuality, and a safety-focused approach.
Ability to safely lift, carry, and move merchandise, including items weighing up to 50 pounds.

Nice To Haves

Knowledge of local routes in and around Lansing and Grand Rapids, Michigan, as well as Northern Indiana.

Responsibilities

Perform pre-trip and post-trip truck inspections.
Pull materials for orders and load them onto delivery trucks.
Unload products using an electric pallet jack.
Make timely and accurate deliveries to store locations.
Follow DOT and company safety regulations.
Maintain the cleanliness and basic care of the vehicle and equipment.
Assist with warehouse responsibilities, including picking and preparing orders, as needed.