Delivery Driver

Staples, Inc. Careers; La Vergne (TN); On-site; USD 63,755,000 - 70,202,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay

Safety program

Work shoes after 30 days

Employee discounts

401(k) match

Wellness programs

Job summary

Staples, Inc. Careers in La Vergne, TN is seeking a Delivery Driver to safely transport and deliver office supplies on a dedicated route. You will load your truck when needed and uphold all safety practices.

You will use GPS and POD devices, serve customers with a friendly approach, and help keep our fleet clean and organized. This full-time role offers benefits, overtime potential, and the chance to be the face of Staples on the road.

Qualifications

• Must have valid driver's license with a safe driving history and be eligible to drive a commercial vehicle.
• Ability to pass a DOT physical and drug screen (No THC) where permitted by law.
• Must obtain a 6-month DOT medical card for the role.
• Basic English language skills (verbal and written).
• Overtime may be required for business needs.
• Lift up to 70 lbs, push/pull up to 400 lbs with equipment; occasional 130 lbs.
• Must wear safety composite shoes.
• Must be at least 21 years old.
• High school diploma/GED or equivalent work experience.
• Minimum 1 year of truck driving experience (16 ft or longer straight truck).
• High volume package delivery experience.

Responsibilities

• Transport products safely and deliver office supplies on your assigned route.
• Load the truck when volume requires.
• Uphold safety practices and foster our safety culture.
• Organize and load product using the manifest for an efficient route.
• Provide customer support, accept product returns, and make customers' day.
• Be the brand on wheels and essential to Staples' Supply Chain.

Skills

Safe driving

Decision making

Customer service

GPS technology

Pre-trip inspections

Team collaboration

Age 21+

Education

High school diploma/GED

Tools

GPS devices

Proof of Delivery devices

Job description

8:00am-4:30pm/Monday-Friday

When joining our Supply Chain team, you can feel right away that people are at the heart of what we do. You’ll be surrounded by a team who is looking to make an impact on our customers, our community, and each other. By pairing innovative technology with dynamic employees, we create smarter, more efficient ways to deliver for customers. Our network of distribution, fulfillment, fleet, furniture installation and professional teams work together in fun and safe environments to deliver state-of-the-art products, services and expertise 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.

What’s needed- Basic Qualifications:

• 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 (No THC) 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).
• Full-Time associates must have the ability to work additional hours beyond scheduled shift; additional overtime hours will be required based on business need.
• Ability to lift up to 70lbs, push and pull items weighing up to 400lbs. with the assistance of hand carts/material handling equipment, and occasionally maneuver up to 130 lbs.
• Must wear safety composite shoes.
• Must be at least 21 years of age.

What’s needed- Preferred Qualifications:

• High school diploma/GED or equivalent work experience.
• Minimum 1-year of truck driving experience (operating a 16ft or longer straight truck) or comparable driving experience.
• High volume package delivery experience.

We Offer:

• Competitive Pay: $22.25-$24.50/hour Based On Experience.
• Ability to earn additional compensation through our Safety Program.
• Receive a pair of work shoes after 30 days.
• Inclusive culture with associate-led Business Resource Groups.
• Staples offers both Full-Time and Part-Time benefits. Some Full-Time benefits include: 112 Hours of PTO 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!

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.

#HTF

At Staples, "inclusion" is an action word. It represents what we do to ensure that all employees feel valued and supported to contribute to their fullest potential. When we operate inclusively, diversity naturally follows. This is why we work hard to foster an inclusive culture, as we seek employees with unique and varied perspectives and areas of expertise. The result is a better workplace and innovative thinking that helps us exceed our customers’ expectations – through the power of the people behind our iconic brand. Staples is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status, disability, or any other basis protected by federal, state, or local law.