Delivery Driver

ECKART; Paducah (KY); On-site; USD 21,000 - 30,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, and Vision insurance

401K match

Paid time off

Career growth

Paid Holidays

Company paid life policy

Employee discount

No weekends (except voluntary projects

Job summary

Eckart LLC is hiring a Delivery Driver in Paducah, KY. This full-time role involves indoor and outdoor work, driving company fleet vehicles, loading/unloading, and following DOT guidelines to ensure safe, timely deliveries.

Strong customer service and reliable attendance are expected to support our daily operations. Qualifications include a high school diploma or equivalent, a valid driver’s license with a clean record, and willingness to pass a pre-employment screen.

Qualifications

• Minimum of a high school diploma or equivalent required.
• Customer Service experience preferred.
• Valid Driver's Licence 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 (wearing PPE as required).
• Load, unload, sort and move products and materials by hand or basic equipment.
• Operate company fleet vehicles in a safe, efficient manner following the rules of the road.
• Plan delivery routes with coordination from shipping supervisor to maximize efficiency.
• Meet or exceed delivery deadlines and read work orders or instructions.
• Assist in loading/unloading trucks and ensure safety procedures.

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 Licence 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.