Delivery Driver

Sam’s Italian Foods; Auburn (ME); On-site; USD 33,000 - 52,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay

Paid training

Company vehicle

Growth opportunities

Health benefits

Job summary

Sam’s Italian Foods is seeking a reliable Delivery Driver to transport and deliver products safely, accurately, and on time. The role involves operating company vehicles, managing routes, and providing professional customer service while complying with DOT and company policies.

Responsibilities include confirming orders, keeping records, and communicating updates to the team. The position may require early mornings, evenings, weekends, and overtime as needed, with a company vehicle provided

Qualifications

• Valid driver's license with a clean driving record.
• Experience as a delivery driver or courier preferred.
• Ability to pass background check and pre-employment screening.

Responsibilities

• Load, transport, and deliver products to customers or designated locations.
• Plan and follow efficient delivery routes and meet delivery times.
• Verify orders, addresses, and customer information before/during delivery.
• Safely load/unload packages and maintain vehicle.
• Provide courteous, professional customer service at every delivery.
• Maintain delivery records and fuel receipts.

Skills

Valid driver's license

Customer service

Time management

Independent worker

Professional communication

Job description

We are seeking a reliable and customer-focused Delivery Driver to transport and deliver products safely, accurately, and on time. The Delivery Driver will operate company vehicles, manage delivery routes, provide professional customer service, and ensure all orders are handled in accordance with company policies and applicable transportation regulations.

Delivery Driver Responsibilities

• Load, transport, and deliver products to customers, businesses, or designated locations.

• Plan and follow efficient delivery routes while meeting scheduled delivery times.

• Verify delivery orders, quantities, addresses, and customer information before and during delivery.

• Safely load and unload products, packages, and equipment, including items that may require physical handling.

• Obtain delivery confirmations, signatures, payments, or other required documentation.

• Inspect the delivery vehicle before and after each shift and report maintenance or safety issues promptly.

• Follow all traffic laws, company safety procedures, and Department of Transportation requirements, as applicable.

• Maintain accurate delivery records, mileage logs, fuel receipts, and incident reports.

• Provide courteous, professional, and responsive customer service at every delivery.

• Communicate delivery updates, delays, damaged products, and customer concerns to the appropriate team.

• Keep the company vehicle clean, organized, and secure.

• Perform other related duties as assigned.

Delivery Driver Qualifications

• Valid driver's license with a clean and safe driving record.

• Previous delivery driver, courier, route driver, logistics, or customer service experience preferred.

• Ability to safely operate a company vehicle and use GPS or route navigation tools.

• Ability to lift, carry, load, and unload packages or products as required by the position.

• Strong time management, organization, and problem-solving skills.

• Reliable attendance and the ability to work independently with limited supervision.

• Professional communication and customer service skills.

• Ability to pass any required background check, driving record review, and pre-employment screening.

Delivery Driver Skills and Physical Requirements

• Ability to sit, stand, walk, bend, reach, and climb in the course of completing deliveries.

• Ability to safely lift and carry packages weighing up to [50] pounds, with or without reasonable accommodation.

• Comfort working in varying weather and traffic conditions.

• Ability to use a smartphone, delivery app, handheld scanner, or other technology for route and delivery management.

• Attention to detail when handling orders, customer information, and delivery documentation.

Schedule and Work Environment

This position may require early mornings, evenings, weekends, holidays, overtime, or extended periods of driving, depending on business and customer delivery needs. The Delivery Driver will work both independently and with dispatch, warehouse, operations, and customer service teams.

What We Offer

• Competitive pay and opportunities for additional earnings, where applicable.

• Paid training and route onboarding.

• Company vehicle and required delivery equipment, as applicable.

• Opportunities for professional growth within transportation, logistics, and operations.

• Benefits may include health insurance, paid time off, retirement plans, and other employee benefits, depending on eligibility.

We are an equal opportunity employer and consider qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, or any other status protected by applicable law.