Delivery Driver

Staples Advantage Canada; Town of Montgomery (NY); On-site; USD 34,000 - 37,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Work shoes after 30 days

PTO: 112 hours + floating holiday + 7"

Online and Retail Discounts

401(k) Company Match

Wellness programs

Job summary

Staples is seeking a Delivery Driver in New York to transport office supplies on an assigned route and load the vehicle when needed.

You will follow safety practices, organize loads using the manifest, and act as the brand on wheels while assisting customers and handling returns.

Qualifications

• Valid driver’s license with a safe driving history.
• Pass a DOT physical and drug screen (No THC).
• Must obtain a 6-month DOT medical card.
• Basic English language skills (verbal and written).
• Overtime hours may be required based on business need.
• Ability to lift up to 70 lbs and push/pull up to 400 lbs with assistance.

Responsibilities

• Transport products safely and deliver office supplies on the assigned route.
• Load the truck when volume requires it.
• Maintain safety practices and uphold our safety culture.
• Organize and load product using the manifest for an efficient route.
• Provide customer support, accept returns, and represent the brand on wheels.

Skills

Safe driving

Decision making

Customer collaboration

Tech literacy

Vehicle upkeep

Education

High school diploma/GED

Tools

GPS

Proof of Delivery devices

Job description

7:00am-3:30pm/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: $24.90-$27.15/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.