Delivery Associate

Amazon; Erie (Erie County); On-site; USD 24,435 - 34,801; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

401(k) with matching

PTO

Life insurance

Critical illness coverage

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Tuition reimbursement

Discounted phone plans

Uniforms

Job summary

Amazon is looking for Delivery Associates in Erie County, responsible for delivering packages efficiently and safely to residential and commercial locations. Candidates must have strong communication skills and a valid driver's license.

This role requires physical agility to handle packages and comply with safety standards.

Compensation is $21.50 per hour with various benefits, including health insurance and 401(k) options.

Qualifications

• Must be at least 21 years old.
• Possess a valid driver’s license.
• Proficient in English.

Responsibilities

• Deliver packages for clients to residential and commercial locations.
• Adhere to all safety guidelines.
• Interact positively with customers.

Skills

Reliability

Professionalism

Strong communication skills

Self-motivated

Teamwork

Education

High school diploma

Tools

GPS

Job description

General Responsibilities

• Deliver packages for clients to residential and commercial locations daily
• Adhere to all safety guidelines and quality standards on and off the road
• Interact in a positive and professional manner with customers, the general public, and other team members at all times
• Carry and utilize company-provided mobile technology to deliver customer packages, manage delivery progress, and solve obstacles
• Be able to lift and carry packages, sometimes up to 70 pounds each, with or without reasonable accommodation including hand trucks for packages over 50 pounds
• Be able to walk up flights of stairs to deliver, with or without reasonable accommodation
• May make more than 180 stops per day and can get in and out of the van each time, with or without reasonable accommodation
• Be able to work up to 10-hour days starting as early as 8:00 a.m. with the latest shift ending at 8:00 p.m.
• Associate will be required to take rest and meal breaks each day
• Routes may be in similar areas, but there is no guarantee of route location each day

Work Environment

• Typically operate your vehicle alone while trying to meet delivery deadlines and company quality standards
• May be required to climb up or down stairs carrying or operating a hand truck to deliver various packages of different dimensions and weight
• Work outside in all weather conditions
• Routes and hours may vary based upon work volume and driver efficiency

About the Company

VDW Logistics is always striving to satisfy our customers with effective, efficient, and exceptional package deliveries within Erie County. We are looking for safe, reliable, energetic, and professional individuals to join our team in our drive for success.

Delivery Associates drive our vehicles to deliver packages from our clients to residences and businesses within Erie County.

You must be able to deliver more than 300 packages in one shift and maintain proper control of your van without causing damage to company equipment or harming the public image of VDW Logistics and our clients.

Compensation and Schedule

Compensation: $21.50 per hour

Shifts: Ranging from 2 to 5 workdays per week, typically 8 to 10 hours per day

Qualifications

• Proven track record for reliability and professionalism
• High school diploma is a plus but not required
• Professional driving experience is a plus but not required
• Demonstrate strong communication skills
• Self‑motivated and able to work in a self‑directed environment with an upbeat attitude
• Ability to work with a team in a fast paced, ever‑changing environment

Job Requirements

• Must be at least 21 years old
• Possess a valid driver’s license in your state of residence
• Proficient in English, sufficient to meet US DOT standards for reading road signs and communicating with regulatory personnel
• Ability to lift, bend, reach, kneel, crouch, and/or stretch during shifts up to 10 hours long
• Ability to safely operate and navigate a van up to gross weight 10,000 lbs
• Ability to effectively operate a GPS
• Ability to lift, push, pull and move boxes up to 50 pounds
• Capability of moving up and down stairs
• Open to all levels of education

Benefits

• Health insurance
• 401(k) with matching
• PTO
• Life insurance
• Critical illness coverage
• Dental insurance
• Vision insurance
• Tuition reimbursement
• Discounted phone plans and vehicle maintenance
• Uniforms
• Plus more

Additional Information

MUST HAVE WEEKEND AVAILABILITY

All your information will be kept confidential according

We highly respect the US Armed Forces and their families. We encourage all veterans, Guardsmen (Army and Air) and Reservists to apply and be rewarded for your leadership skills you've developed.

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will be considered for employment regardless of age, national origin, race, color, disability, religious beliefs, or sexual orientation.