Delivery Driver

ECKART; Benton (KY); On-site; USD 2,066,000 - 3,031,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical/Dental/Vision after 30 days

401K match after one year

Paid time off

Paid holidays

Life insurance

Weekdays only (no weekends)

Job summary

Eckart LLC is seeking a Delivery Driver to join our team in Kentucky. The role involves indoor and outdoor work, customer service, and safe operation of company fleet vehicles. You will load, transport, and deliver products while following routes and schedules.

Candidates should have a high school diploma, a valid license, and a clean driving record. This full-time position offers weekday hours, benefits, and opportunities for growth within a family-oriented company.

Qualifications

• Minimum of a high school diploma or equivalent.
• Customer Service experience preferred.
• Valid Driver’s License with clean driving record.
• Minimum age to obtain a drive for hire endorsement—Varies per state and insurance regulations.

Responsibilities

• Be appropriately dressed for the elements (PPE as required).
• Load/unload/sort/move products and materials by hand or with basic equipment.
• Operate and drive all company fleet vehicles safely and efficiently.
• Plan delivery routes with the shipping supervisor to maximize efficiency.
• Meet or exceed delivery deadlines.
• Read work orders or receive instructions for assignments.
• Participate in loading/unloading of company fleet trucks.
• Follow DOT policy for load securement and transportation of dangerous goods.

Skills

Effective communication

Attention to detail

Dependability

Integrity

Cooperation/Teamwork

Adaptability

Initiative

Problem solving

Lifts up to 50 lbs

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

Description

Do you enjoy working indoors and outdoors?

Do you enjoy driving?

Do you like to provide excellent customer service?

Then the Eckart LLC Delivery Driver position might be the next career choice for you!

WHY WORK FOR US

• Medical, Dental, and Vision insurance after 30 days


• 401K match after one year of service


• Paid time off


• Career growth


• Paid Holidays


• Company paid life policy


• We work Monday – Friday, no weekends (except voluntary projects), no Holidays.


• All full-time employees receive an employee discount at just 5% over Eckart’s cost.


• Good group of people, low stress environment, family-oriented philosophy.

OUR MISSION

“Stock It, Know It, and Stand By It”

OUR VISION

Eckart LLC strives to provide the finest quality products to contractors, facility maintenance departments, and homeowners. Our employees are highly trained and motivated to serve our customers.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Be appropriately dressed for the elements (Wearing appropriate PPE as required)


• Perform general physical activities in order to load, unload, sort and move products and materials by hand or using basic material handling equipment


• Operate, navigate and drive all company fleet vehicles in safe, efficient manner following the rules of the road set by government legislation


• Plan delivery routes, with co-ordination from the shipping supervisor, to maximize efficiency while on the road


• Plan routes in a manner to meet and/or exceed delivery deadlines


• Read work orders or receive oral instructions for work assignments


• Participate in the loading and/or unloading of company fleet trucks


• Follow Department of Transportation policy and procedures regarding Load Securement, Transportation of Dangerous Goods and operation of a commercial vehicle


• Provide on the job training to new/junior drivers as required


• Provide information for the completion of incident reports in relation to health and safety issues

SKILLS AND COMPETENCIES

• Effective communication skills


• Attention to detail/Accuracy


• Dependability


• Integrity


• Cooperation


• Adaptability/flexibility


• Initiative


• Creative problem solver


• Able to lift up to 50 lbs

EXPERIENCE AND EDUCATION

• Minimum of a high school diploma or equivalent required


• Customer Service experience preferred


• Valid Driver’s License with clean driving record


• Minimum age to obtain a drive for hire endorsement—Varies per state and insurance regulations

Final candidates will be required to undergo and pass a pre-employment drug screen and background check.