Delivery Driver (Amazon Packages)

Amazon; Kettering (OH); On-site; USD 25,003 - 35,610; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid time off

Subsidized health insurance

Life insurance

Overtime compensation

Job summary

Amazon, through Fireteam Logistics LLC, is hiring for a full-time driver position in Kettering, Ohio. The successful candidate will enjoy driving, prioritize safety, and ensure customer satisfaction while delivering packages.

This role requires reliable individuals with problem-solving skills and the ability to work in various conditions. Candidates should have a high school diploma and a valid driver's license. Competitive salary of $22.00 per hour, benefits include health insurance and paid time off.

Qualifications

• Must be at least 21 years old.
• Must hold a non-provisional, unrestricted driver's license.
• Must pass a 5-panel drug screening.
• Must have good English speaking, reading, writing skills.

Responsibilities

• Drive company-provided van to transport packages.
• Safely drive and perform vehicle inspections.
• Deliver packages on time and maintain customer satisfaction.
• Use smartphone for navigation and administrative tasks.
• Load and unload packages from the delivery vehicle.

Skills

Reliable

Independent

Problem-solving

Customer service

Communication skills

Education

High school diploma or GED

Job description

This is a full time driver position with Fireteam Logistics LLC, delivering packages for Amazon! We need reliable, independent, flexible, hard workers who pay attention to details, can quickly problem solve a wide range of situations, and win in a fast-paced environment! Ideal candidates are enthusiastic, communicate effectively, and are ready to get the job done.

Successful delivery drivers enjoy being out on the road driving, put safety first, and care deeply about customer expectations and satisfaction.

We are looking for team players who desire to grow with the Company

• Military veterans are welcome!
• Commercial, DOT, CDL (or work‑related) driving experience is a plus, but not mandatory.
• As we grow, supervisory roles may be available.

While we do offer a set schedule (the same four, 10‑hour shifts per week), we do ask candidates to have open availability, as the set schedule could fall on any days, including weekends. Additionally, we utilize on call. Employees are expected to be available (up to) one additional day per week. Employees will be notified of the on call day the week prior.

Position Summary

Drives company‑provided van with capacity of less than 10,000 pounds to transport, load and unload packages to and from specified destinations. Interacts with customers at their home and business locations.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Successfully handle and deliver packages on time
• Safely drive and perform safety inspections on Company vehicle
• Follow all local & state laws, road/driving regulations, and Company policies
• Provide excellent customer service and satisfaction despite stressful events / conditions
• Keep pace in physically demanding job; work in all weather conditions and on various routes; lift packages (up to 50 lbs.); get in and out of a van repeatedly throughout the day at variable locations
• Communicate effectively with support team to provide exceptional customer service and ensure deliveries are completed
• Use smart phone device for GPS Navigation, scanning packages, conducting
• administrative requirements such as clocking in/out, and communicate with supervisors and other team members
• Load and unload packages in delivery vehicle
• Support the team in daily work requirements including participation in rescue calls when other team members need assistance with their routes

Education Requirements

• High school diploma or general education degree (GED) required.

Supervises

• Not a Supervisory Role.

Physical Demands and Work Environment

• Physical Demands: Employee is required to stand, walk, sit and drive a company‑provided vehicle. Employee is required to reach and lift with both hands and both arms. Employee is required to crouch, stoop and bend with both legs. Employee is required to talk and hear without assistance. Employee must be able to lift and move up to 100 pounds in a single package. Good manual dexterity skills are required as well as good eye‑hand coordination. Specific vision abilities required by the job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and the ability to adjust focus.
• Work Environment: Employee is driving a vehicle in urban, suburban and rural settings. Must be comfortable working alone and communicating with home office and supervisor through provided mobile devices.

Qualifications

• Must be at least 21 years old
• Must hold a non‑provisional, unrestricted driver’s license
• Authorized to work in the United States
• Must pass a 5‑panel drug screening, including marijuana.
• Must have a clean motor vehicle report (multiple violations can disqualify you from the position)
• Must have good English speaking, reading, writing / communication skills

Work Authorization Requirements

• United States Work Authorization is Required.

Benefits

• Paid time off begins accruing immediately at start of employment.
• Subsidized health insurance options for all full‑time employees.
• Accidental/supplemental health plans available via Amaze Health.
• Premium compensation (1.5x) for all overtime (over 40 hours within a week).
• A minimum of 2 paid 15‑minute breaks during your shift and 1 unpaid 30‑minute meal break.
• Free life insurance.
• Earned wage access via Zayzoon.
• Job Type: Full‑time
• Salary: $22.00 /hour fixed rate.

Equipment Provided

• Delivery Vehicle & Gas
• Handheld technology
• Uniforms
• Other safety and administrative gear necessary for job accomplishment

Equal Employment

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will be considered for employment, regardless of age, national origin, race, color, disability, religious beliefs, or sexual orientation or any other protected class status. Qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records will be considered for employment.