Delivery Driver

Eckart, LLC; Paducah, Northern (KY, KY); Hybrid; USD 21,000 - 34,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance after 30 days

401K match after one year

Paid time off

Career growth

Paid Holidays

Company paid life policy

Employee discount 5% over Eckart'sCost

Collegial team environment

Job summary

Eckart LLC is seeking a Delivery Driver to support both indoor and outdoor duties, including loading, delivering, and customer service. The role requires safe driving, attention to routes and deadlines, and adherence to transportation policies. Candidates should be prepared for a full-time schedule, with training and company benefits.

The position emphasizes a family-oriented environment, Monday–Friday work with no weekends, and opportunities for professional growth and paid time off.

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 (PPE as required).
• Perform general physical activities to load, unload, sort and move products and materials by hand or with basic material handling equipment.
• Operate, navigate and drive all company fleet vehicles in a safe, efficient manner following road rules.
• Plan delivery routes with coordination from the shipping supervisor to maximize efficiency on the road.
• Plan routes to meet and/or exceed delivery deadlines.
• Read work orders or receive oral instructions for work assignments.
• Participate in loading/unloading of company fleet trucks.
• Follow Department of Transportation policy on load securement and transportation of dangerous goods.
• Provide on-the-job training to new/junior drivers as required.
• Provide information for incident reports related to health and safety issues.

Skills

Effective communication

Attention to detail

Dependability

Integrity

Cooperation

Adaptability

Initiative

Creative problem solving

Lifts up to 50 lbs

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Valid Driver's Licence with clean driving record

Minimum age for hire endorsement as per state/insurance

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.