Delivery Driver - Kendall Electric

Kendall Electric; Grand Rapids (MI); On-site; USD 30,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

Join an innovative and employee-owned company as a Delivery Driver, where your contributions matter! In this role, you will drive to various customer locations, ensuring timely deliveries while maintaining safety and efficiency. You'll be part of a supportive team where ideas are valued, and opportunities for growth abound. With a focus on collaboration and a strong work ethic, you'll thrive in a dynamic environment. If you're looking to kickstart your career in a rewarding position with a company that truly cares about its employees, this is the perfect opportunity for you!

Qualifications

• Entry-level position requiring a valid driver's license and clean driving record.
• Ability to operate warehouse equipment and perform physical tasks.

Responsibilities

• Drive delivery van and straight truck to various customer locations.
• Load and unload trucks, ensuring proper shipping paperwork is completed.
• Assist with warehouse duties when not delivering.

Skills

Communication Skills

Time Management

Teamwork

Basic Math Skills

Organization Skills

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Tools

Forklift

Bar Code Scanner

Standard Warehouse Equipment

Job description

About The Kendall Group
The Kendall Group seeks a talented, creative, self-motivated individual for our Delivery Driver position for Kendall Electric, a division of The Kendall Group. The Kendall Group is comprised of seven divisions with 75+ locations in eleven states. Combined, we serve Electrical, Automation, Pipe, Valve, and Fittings products, Steam, Lighting, Industrial Controls, and Instrumentation Industries. The Kendall Group is a 100% employee-owned company. Kendall offers a great opportunity for a rewarding career.

Why The Kendall Group?
Our employee ownership model is the core of who we are. You will not only own part of the company, but you will own your future. At Kendall, you’ll have opportunities to learn and grow while being coached and mentored along the way. We’re that company where people stay! We’re proud to say that more than 60% of our associates have more than 5 years of tenure, and more than 40% have greater than 10 years. At Kendall, you will be valued and supported, your ideas will be heard, your voice will matter, and you’ll work alongside incredible people who care about your success.

Role Summary:
Reporting to the Supervisor, the Delivery Driver is responsible for driving and operating a Delivery van and Straight truck, moving and hauling cargo between customer locations upon assignment from the Supervisor. Delivery Drivers are essential to the overall operation of the business. When Delivery Drivers are not needed for delivery, drivers assist with various job duties within the warehouse/distribution center.

Exciting work you will do:

The essential duties and responsibilities of the Delivery Driver position will consist of, but are not limited to, the following:

• Driving product to various customer locations
• Truck loading and unloading according to established procedures
• Responsible for daily shipping paperwork
• Check assigned equipment for proper operation/functionality and communicate problems to Delivery Supervisor
• Accurately identify and count inventory in assigned areas
• Must learn how to operate warehouse equipment including forklifts, hand trucks, etc.
• Participate in ongoing general housekeeping of warehouse and delivery vehicles
• Follow safe work habits and established safety procedures
• Safely operate additional warehouse equipment
• Attend meetings and training sessions
• Other warehouse tasks as assigned
• Results, Action Oriented
• Accountability and Responsibility
• Teamwork and collaboration
• Safety Conscious
• Time Management

What you’ll need:

• Work Experience: Entry Level
• Education: High School Diploma or GED
• Licenses/Certifications: The below licenses will need to be obtained upon hire:
  • Driver’s License with appropriate state licensing and clean driving record
  • Must be able to pass a DOT Medical Exam and obtain a 1-Year Card (Paid for by The Kendall Group)
• Analytics/Computer Skills: Ability to use standard office equipment, including but not limited to computerized bar code scanner, printer, and standard warehouse equipment/tools/machines/vehicles; basic math and reasoning skills
• Organization Skills: Excellent work ethic, good verbal, and communication skills; ability to work independently
• Cross-functional skills: Ability to work effectively in a team environment and through the direction of a direct Supervisor or Lead
• Communication Skills: Ability to communicate well with all levels of the organization; know when to request assistance when appropriate, especially when lifting heavy objects
• Physical, Mental and Visual Skills: The physical demands described here 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 disability to perform the essential functions.
  • Ability to see, talk, and hear
  • Frequent sitting, driving, and getting in and out of a vehicle
  • Ability to lift, move, and carry up to 50lbs
  • Ability to be on your feet for 8 hours a day
  • Ability to stand, walk, push, pull, reach, twist, and push
  • Ability to climb stairs and step ladders, bend, stoop, crouch, and kneel
• Physical Environment: While performing the duties of this job, the employee is exposed to temperature conditions prevalent at the time; the noise level in the work environment is consistent with that of a driver and warehouse/distribution center

Qualifications we prefer but don’t require:
Work Experience: Industrial wholesale distribution; local delivery driving

The Kendall Group is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, sex, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, physical or mental disability, citizenship, military status, protected veteran status, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected under applicable federal, state or local law.