Delivery Driver

Dsg-108ea1e0; Alexandria (MN); On-site; USD 23,000 - 38,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Employee owned

ESOP

Training and development

PTO

Medical/dental/vision

Life insurance

Disability insurance

Health Savings Account

Parental leave

Adoption assistance

Dependent Care FSA

401(k) with employer match

Product discounts

Volunteer hours

Job summary

DSG in Alexandria, MN is hiring a Delivery Driver for a full-time, hourly position. Primary duties include delivering product to customers and job sites, loading and unloading, and ensuring safe operation of the vehicle.

Typical day involves coordinating with warehousing, communicating delivery dates, and adhering to DOT/OSHA standards, with occasional warehouse tasks and ongoing ESOP benefits.

Qualifications

• Valid driver's license with ability to obtain a medical card.
• 1–3 years of relevant experience in delivery or warehousing.
• Ability to plan, prioritize and work under time deadlines.
• Safety training in material handling and forklift driving.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills.
• Physical ability to lift, push, pull or move items weighing 70-325 lbs. with assistance.
• Prior computer knowledge and skills.

Responsibilities

• Load delivery truck safely according to policy.
• Coordinate with warehouse to load product.
• Inspect truck and trailer per DOT standards.
• Immediately communicate any vehicle safety or maintenance issues to supervisor.
• Communicate with customers regarding delivery dates and times.
• Drive to various customer locations within ~150 miles of branch.
• Unload materials at customers' places of business or warehouses.
• Stay compliant with DOT/FMCSA and OSHA regulations.
• Operate forklift when required.
• Use computer and RF scanner to check status, availability and location of product.

Skills

Valid driver's license

Customer service

Communication skills

Safe driving

Forklift experience

Tools

RF scanner

Computer skills

Truck inspection

Job description

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Delivery Driver

Full Time Alexandria, MN, US

Salary Range: $16.54 To $27.60 Hourly

Factors that may be used to determine your actual salary include your job specific skills, education, training, job location, number of years of experience related to this role and comparison to other employees already in this role.

DSG is seeking a Delivery Driver in our Alexandria, MN location. In this full time, hourly position, work is typically performed between the hours of 7:30am and 4:30 pm, Monday through Friday, but may vary on occasion according to business needs. As a Delivery Driver, you will work in all aspects of warehouse operations, with the primary duty of delivering product to customers and jobsites, which includes the loading, unloading, securing and transporting of such materials.

At DSG, we are dedicated to building futures one job at a time. Starting with yours. As an ESOP, we are a community of peers, first and foremost. And we focus on cultivating an environment of respect, teamwork and growth. Where your career path is rich with possibilities. Where every success is shared. And where every challenge is overcome together. For more than a century, we’ve delivered more than supplies, we’ve offered true partnership and valuable solutions. By continuing to empower the future of our vendors and customers, we will empower a future of ongoing success for all of us.

A Typical Day in the Life of a Delivery Driver at DSG:

• Load delivery truck in a safe manner, according to company policy
• Work with warehouse associates to communicate how product should be loaded
• Inspect truck & trailer according to company policy and DOT standards, to ensure it is in good working order
• Immediately communicate any vehicle safety and/or maintenance issues to the supervisor
• Communicate with customers regarding delivery dates & times
• Drive to various customer locations, typically within 150 miles of branch location
• Unload materials at customers’ places of businesses and/or warehouses, as per customer instruction
• Stay compliant with DOT/FMCSA and OSHA regulations including completion of training activities as required by DSG policy and/or regulatory authorities
• Adhere to DSG’s safety policy and vehicle safety program
• Maintain a good driving record
• Assist in all aspects of warehouse operations when not out on delivery:
• Accurately pull product to fill orders in a timely manner
• Pack, label and put filled orders in proper locations for delivery
• Operate forklift
• Use computer and RF scanner to check on status, availability and location of product
• Perform other duties as assigned

A Successful Delivery Driver Typically Has:

• A valid Driver’s License with the ability to obtain a medical card (required).
• Basic product and warehouse/delivery knowledge normally acquired in one to three years of applicable experience.
• The ability to plan, prioritize and organize work effectively to work efficiently under pressure and time deadlines.
• Safety training on material handling and forklift driving.
• Strong interpersonal, customer service, and communication skills.
• A physical ability to lift, push, pull or move items weighing 70-325lbs. with the aid of mechanical device or another person.
• Prior computer knowledge, experience, and skills.

At DSG, We Offer Benefits Built for You:

• We are proudly100% employee owned, which means your hard work and decisions directly benefit not only the success of the organization, but also your individualEmployee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP).
• We are highly committed to yourtraining and development, offering personal and professional development opportunities and unlimited growth potential.
• We offercompetitive compensation packages based on your experience and potential.
• You will receive generousPaid Time Off (PTO) andExtended Medical Leave (EML) allowances.
• Our comprehensive benefits package, includingmedical, dental, and vision, also offers a multitude of other perks such aslife insurance, short- and long-term disability, and aHealth Savings Account (HSA) with employer contribution, among many others.
• We know the importance of family, and offer various family planning and childcare savings opportunities, includingpaid parental leave,adoption assistance,infertility assistance, and aDependent Care Flexible Spending Account (FSA).
• Build your financial future through multiple retirement savings opportunities, including a401(k) with employer match andESOP.
• You will receive a discount on all DSG-supplied products.
• We believe in giving back to our communities and hope that you will too, which is why we offer paid volunteer hours in addition to PTO.