Delivery Driver

Company: Staples
Location: Lawrence
Posted on: May 4, 2022

Job Description:

Shift : 7:00am-3:30pm / Monday-Friday
Pay Rate : $19.85/hr. - $22.10/hr. based on experience

$1,000 Retention Bonus ($500 paid at 90-days, $500 paid at 180-days of employment)
Monday-Friday Only. No Weekends!
Paid Time Off and 7 Paid Holidays with 1 Floating Holiday

Staples is business to business. You're what binds us together.

Join our Staples World Class Supply Chain Team and deliver essential products to our customers.

What you'll be doing: As a Delivery Driver, you will transport products safely and deliver office supplies on your assigned route to customers. At times, depending on volume, you will load your truck.

Safety is our utmost priority so, in this role, we will look to you to ensure safe work practices and embrace and foster our safety culture.

You will organize and load product for delivery utilizing the manifest assuring the most efficient delivery route and schedule. You will be a problem solver for our customers; providing customer support, accepting product returns and will be empowered to make your customers' day. You're our brand on wheels!

You will be essential to the success of Staples Supply Chain as we deliver to our customers.

What you bring to the table:

An ability to be a safe and courteous driver who can navigate your way around a map and all kinds of weather and road conditions
An ability to make sound decisions, be it driving, parking, safety related and/or customer interaction related
An inclusive approach with your colleagues and customers to forge strong relationships and foster collaboration to resolve issues
An ability to use technology including GPS and mobile Proof of Delivery (POD) devices
An ability and willingness to maintain cleanliness of vehicle including performing pre-trip vehicle inspections and reporting any maintenance concerns

Qualifications :
What's needed- Basic Qualifications

Minimum 1-year of truck driving experience (operating a 16ft or longer straight truck) or comparable driving experience
Must have a valid drivers' license with a driving record indicating a safe driving history acceptable to the company and at all times remain eligible to drive a commercial motor vehicle under applicable laws and regulations
Ability to pass a DOT physical and drug screen to the extent legally permissible
Must obtain a 6-month DOT medical card specific to the role
Basic English language skills (both verbal and written communications)
As a Full-Time associate, you must have the ability to work additional hours beyond scheduled shift; additional overtime hours will be required based on business needs
Ability to lift, push and pull items weighing 70 pounds, on occasion up to 100 pounds
Must be at least 21 years of age

What's needed- Preferred Qualifications

High school diploma/GED or equivalent work experience
High volume / small package delivery experience

The physical demands described are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

We Offer:

Competitive Pay
Inclusive culture with associate-led Business Resource Groups and resources such as the Social Justice Resource Center
Full-Time Paid Time Off: 112 Hours and Holiday Schedule (7 observed paid holidays + 1 floating holiday), Online and Retail Discounts, Company Match 401(k), Physical and Mental Health Wellness programs, and more perks and benefits
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