Delivery Driver

Talentify; Mankato (MN); On-site; USD 21,000 - 34,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Employee ownership

Training & development

Competitive compensation

Paid Time Off

Extended Medical Leave

Medical, dental, and vision

Life insurance

Disability insurance

Health Savings Account

Parental leave

Adoption assistance

Infertility assistance

Dependent Care FSA

401(k) with employer match

ESOP

Employee discounts on DSG products

Volunteer hours

Job summary

DSG in Mankato, MN is hiring a Delivery Driver for a full-time, hourly role. Typical shift 6:30am–3:30pm, Monday–Friday, with responsibilities including loading, delivering to customers, and unloading at sites.

ESOP employee ownership and strong development opportunities accompany a comprehensive benefits package. Candidate must have a valid driver’s license, be able to obtain a medical card, and have 1–3 years of related experience.

Qualifications

• A valid Driver’s License with ability to obtain a medical card (required).
• 1–3 years of applicable warehouse/delivery experience.
• Attention to detail and ability to plan and organize under deadlines.
• Safety training on material handling and forklift driving.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills.
• Physical ability to lift 70-325 lbs. with assistive devices or another person.

Responsibilities

• Load delivery truck safely according to company policy.
• Coordinate with warehouse staff to load products correctly.
• Inspect truck and trailer per DOT standards and report issues.
• Communicate delivery dates and times to customers.
• Drive to customer locations within ~150 miles of the branch.
• Unload materials at customer sites as instructed.

Skills

Driver's license

Attention to detail

Customer service

Communication skills

Planning & organization

Safety training

Computer skills

Tools

RF scanner

Forklift

Computer literacy

Job description

*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 Mankato, MN location. In this full time, hourly position, work is typically performed between the hours of 6:30am and 3:30pm, 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:
  1. Accurately pull product to fill orders in a timely manner
  2. Pack, label and put filled orders in proper locations for delivery
  3. Operate forklift
  4. 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.
• Attention to detail.
• 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 proudly 100% employee owned, which means your hard work and decisions directly benefit not only the success of the organization, but also your individual Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP).
• We are highly committed to your training and development, offering personal and professional development opportunities and unlimited growth potential.
• We offer competitive compensation packages based on your experience and potential.
• You will receive generous Paid Time Off (PTO) and Extended Medical Leave (EML) allowances.
• Our comprehensive benefits package, including medical, dental, and vision, also offers a multitude of other perks such as life insurance, short- and long-term disability, and a Health Savings Account (HSA) with employer contribution, among many others.
• We know the importance of family, and offer various family planning and childcare savings opportunities, including paid parental leave, adoption assistance, infertility assistance, and a Dependent Care Flexible Spending Account (FSA).
• Build your financial future through multiple retirement savings opportunities, including a 401(k) with employer match and ESOP.
• 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.