Delivery Services Driver (Route)

Stores; Richmond (VA); On-site; USD 28,929 - 31,684; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k)

Benefits package

Job summary

The ODPGroup, via Office Depot and ODP Business Solutions, is hiring a Driver, Delivery Services to ensure safe, timely, and accurate product delivery with exceptional customer service.

The role emphasizes safety, professional driving standards, and opportunities for sales enablement, with a background in delivery and customer relations preferred.

Qualifications

• Level of Formal Education: Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience.
• Minimum Years of Experience: 2
• Two years of commercial driving experience preferred.
• CDL may be required depending on state.
• Experience with pallet jacks, hand trucks and forklift preferred.
• Experience with loading docks, desktop, and bulk deliveries preferred.

Responsibilities

• Ensure safe, efficient completion of daily delivery tasks including scanning, delivery/pickup, and proof of deliveries.
• Complete safety driving standards including vehicle inspections and legal requirements.
• Load, unload and secure products ensuring damage-free merchandise.
• Contribute ideas for delivery experience improvements.
• Promote sales offerings and share customer feedback with sales.

Skills

Customer service

Safety compliance

Verbal & written English

Delivery driving

Geographical knowledge

Team lift / manual handling

Education

Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience

Tools

POD or tablet device

GPS routing

Scanners / GIS devices

Job description

SHIFT START: 6AM

Pay Rate: $21.00 - $23.00/Hour plus Benefits!

The Driver, Delivery Services is responsible for the safe, timely, and accurate delivery of products while providing exceptional customer service. This position is responsible for demonstrating safety, quality, and operational expertise that upholds our brand standards. This position will identify incremental sales opportunities and proactively share information with account representatives to support sales growth. The ideal candidate is forward-thinking, customer focused, and skilled at both delivery execution and client relationships.

Primary Responsibilities

• Ensure safe, efficient completion of daily delivery tasks, including, but not limited to, package scanning and delivery/pickup, collecting required proof of deliveries/pickups, and escalation of any barriers that prevent successful deliveries/pickups. Meet or exceed all safety and performance standards and display a clean professional appearance in the provided uniform and personal demeanor.
• Complete and adhere to all Safety driving standards, including, but not limited to, vehicle inspections, driving behaviors, and any legal or regulatory requirements.
• Load, unload and secure products, ensuring customers receive clean and damage free merchandise.
• Contribute continuous improvement ideas and suggestions for improved delivery experience.
• Actively pursue opportunities for sales enablement through lead generation and promoting sales offerings. Communicate customer feedback to sales and/or supervisory personnel.
• The responsibilities outlined above are in no way to be construed as all encompassing. Other duties, responsibilities, and qualifications may be required and/or assigned as necessary.

Education and Experience

• Level of Formal Education: Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience
• Minimum Years of Experience: 2
• Type of Experience:
• • Minimum of two years of commercial driving experience, with package delivery experience preferred.
  • Depending on state, CDL may be required.
  • Previous customer service experience preferred.
  • Experience in the use of pallet jacks, hand trucks and forklift preferred.
  • Experience with loading docks, desktop, and bulk deliveries preferred.
• Special Certifications:
• • Valid driver’s license.
  • Maintain an accident-free driving record with no moving violations, as reflected over a rolling 36-month period.
  • Class B Commercial Driver’s License (CDL), only required for operating delivery vehicles exceeding 26,000 lb. Gross Vehicle Weight (GVW) and Hazmat Delivery.
  • Department of Transportation (DOT) qualification.
• Technical Competencies & Information Systems:
• • Experience using POD or tablet device in the scanning of customer products and GPS routing.
  • Familiarity with scanners and GIS devices is preferred.
• Skills & Abilities:
• • Ability to communicate both verbally and in writing, using the English language (English competency).
  • Basic product knowledge to enable the safe handling of goods.
  • Knowledge of operation of power/mobile equipment.
  • Geographical knowledge of the delivery service area.
  • Ability to transport single cartons up to 75 pounds as needed.
  • Ability to handle individual items up to 200 lbs. with the use of team lift and/or hand tools.
  • Ability to use manual and/or powered pallet jacks to transport pallets of products up to 2,500 pounds.
  • Ability to work in all types of weather due to various climate changes.
  • Repetitive lifting of paper, continuous climbing in and out of vehicle.
  • Ability to stand on foot for long periods of time, continuous walking including multiple flights of stairs.
• Personal Attributes & Other/Preferred:
• • Demonstrate a commitment to safety, outstanding customer service, and positive communication.
  • Adherence to established Standard Operating Procedures.
  • Respect safety rules and policies.

About The ODPGroup

The ODPGroup, through its business entities ODP Business Solutions and Office Depot, is a leading provider of products,services, and technology solutionsthrough an integrated business-to-business (B2B) distribution platform and omnichannel presence, which includes world-class supply chain and distribution operations, dedicated sales professionals, online presence, and a network of Office Depot and OfficeMax retail stores.

Commitment to Safety

We are committed to maintaining a safe and healthy work environment for our Coworkers and our customers. All Coworkers are expected to support our operational safety culture by working safely and addressing potential hazards or concerns.

Disclaimer

The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by Coworkers assigned to this classification and are not intended to be a complete list of all responsibilities, duties and skills required of Coworkers so classified. Other duties may be assigned.

Pay, Benefits & Work Schedule

The company offers competitive salaries, a benefits package, which includes a 401(k) and more, along with plenty of opportunities to move and grow within our organization! You may be eligible to participate in an incentive program, paid in accordance with the Incentive Plan terms and conditions.

Equal Employment Opportunity

The company is committed to providing equal employment opportunities in all employment practices. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, citizenship status, marital status, age, disability, protected veteran status, sexual orientation or any other characteristic protected by law.

We will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records pursuant to the City & County of San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance.

Application Deadline

The job posting will remain open for a minimum of 3 days and will expire once the position has been filled.

How to Apply

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