Lead Delivery Driver

DeKalb Health; Battle Creek (MI); On-site; USD 21,000 - 29,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Volunteer Time Off

Generous PTO

Team Member dining

Medical benefits

Incentives

Job summary

FireKeepers Casino Hotel seeks a delivery-focused team member responsible for transporting goods to off-site locations and supporting fleet operations. You will train new drivers, maintain logs, and collaborate with vendors to ensure safe, efficient service.

The role requires a valid driver's license, ServSafe certification within 90 days, at least 1 year of driving experience, and a strong emphasis on safety and customer satisfaction.

Qualifications

• Proficiency in written and verbal English communication is required.
• Must possess valid state driver’s license and a good driving record; chauffeur license within 3 months of hire.
• 1 year experience driving commercial or company vehicles; insurable to company standards.

Responsibilities

• Deliver items for FKCH events held off-property.
• Train and evaluate new delivery team members on safety and vehicle operation.
• Maintain logs and inventories for off-site equipment and vehicles.
• Coordinate maintenance with vendors and ensure fleet compliance and customer satisfaction.
• Improve daily routes and schedules for on-time service.

Skills

English communication

Driver's license

One year driving experience

Education

High School Diploma or GED

CDL Class B license

ServSafe Certification

Job description

• Location 11177 MICHIGAN AVE E,BATTLE CREEK, MI, 49014-8904,United States
• Base Pay $17.88 / Year
• Job Category Food & Beverage
• Employee Type Full Time
• Required Degree NONE

Contact Information

• Name Koty Kirincic
• Phone (269) 660 - 5740

Description

Step into a workplace that's as exciting as it is rewarding!

FireKeepers Casino Hotel delivers a high-energy environment with vibrant entertainment, a strong team culture, and real opportunities to grow. Recognized as one of Michigan’s Top Employers by Forbes, GlassDoor, and Michigan Works, we’re proud to invest in our Team Members every step of the way.

• Grow your career with development programs and opportunities to advance from within.
• Comprehensive medical benefits, including exclusive access to the NOMI network, providing a "no copay" advantage.
• Give back through Volunteer Time Off (VTO).
• Generous PTO plan to recharge and reset.
• Incentive programs that recognize your contributions.
• Low-cost Team Member dining, provided by our award-winning culinary team.

SHIFTS AVAILABLE:

Open availability required.

PAY:

Starting at $17.88 per hour, with opportunities for annual increases

SCOPE OF POSITION:

Responsible for the safe transport of FireKeepers Casino Hotel (FKCH) goods to and from off-site locations. Acts as a bridge between management and the transportation team. They combine hands-on driving and product delivery with supervisory duties, including training new staff, optimizing routes, and ensuring fleet compliance and customer satisfaction.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

The following is a list of the main duties and responsibilities. However, other duties may be assigned as deemed necessary by management. All duties must be performed in accordance with Tribal, Federal, and other applicable requirements, organizational specific policies, procedures and practices.

Responsible for the delivery of all items needed for all FKCH events held off property.

Assists the Stewarding Manager in daily task assignments, scheduling adjustments, and monitoring the performance of the delivery team.

Responsible for the training and evaluation of new delivery team members on safety standards, vehicle operations, and property layouts.

Gathers all items as needed and maintains records of all equipment and items taken on and off property, including their return.

Oversees and coordinates the routine up-keep, cleaning, and working with vendors on preventative maintenance schedules for all Food and Beverage fleet vehicles, ensuring detailed logs are maintained.

Ensures a maximum level of guest service and satisfaction is achieved and maintained, not only at FireKeepers but also off-property while representing the company.

Evaluates and optimizes daily delivery routs and schedules to ensure maximum efficiency and on-time service for FKCH events.

Serves as the first point of contact for drivers regarding vehicle issues, delivery delays, or on-site logistical challenges, escalating to management when necessary.

Assists the Stewarding department during down periods or as cross-functional operational needs arise, at the discretion of management.

Responsible for inventory and maintenance of all offsite equipment.

Assists with cleaning and organizing of all storage areas.

Possesses or has the ability to acquire a ServSafe certification within 90 days of hire, while continuously maintaining standards of health, safety, and sanitation.

Maintains certification as required for operation of all company equipment and vehicles.

Maintains the highest level of confidentiality.

Responsible for maintaining a consistent, regular attendance record as outlined in the FireKeepers Casino Hotel Attendance Policy.

Outstanding example of and a credit to FireKeepers Casino Hotel.

MINIMUM REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS:

An applicant’s education, training and experience must be sufficient to demonstrate that the applicant possesses the ability to successfully perform each of the essential duties and responsibilities satisfactorily. FireKeepers reserves the right to verify the sufficiency of a candidate’s education, training and competencies through the interview process, testing and methods.

The requirements listed below are generally representative of the education, experience, and skills and/or abilities required to enable one to successfully perform the essential duties and responsibilities:

I can perform the essential functions of this jobwithout accommodations

I can do this jobwith accommodations *supporting documentation will be required as pursuant to Tribal Code*

Proficiency in both written and verbal English communication is required.

Must possess a valid state-issued driver's license, as well as a good driving record. Must have, or be able to obtain within first three months of employment, a valid Chauffeur License. Possesses or has the ability to acquire a ServSafe Certification within 90 days of hire. Physical endurance and stamina, as well as effective communication skills. Must have one (1) year experience driving commercial or company vehicle. Must be insurable to company standards in order to operate a company vehicle or drive on company behalf. Must be at least 18 years of age.

GENERAL OR PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

High School Diploma or GED. Possession of a CDL Group B driver's license. Ability to safely drive and operate a wide variety of vehicles, including those that possess a manual transmission.

PHYSICAL & ENVIRONMENTAL DEMANDS:

Lifting up to 50 pounds; frequently lifting or carrying up to 25 pounds at least one third of the shift.

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by a Team Member to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this position, a Team Member is regularly required to talk or to hear. The Team Member is also regularly required to stand, walk, sit, and use hands to handle or feel objects, tools or controls. A Team Member is occasionally required to reach with hands and arms, and to sit; climb or balance; and stoop, kneel, crouch or crawl. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and the ability to adjust focus.

Work is performed throughout all areas of the facility where the noise level varies from quiet to loud depending upon business.

INDIAN PREFERENCE

Indian preference will be applied in the selection of qualified applicants in accordance with the NHBP Indian Preference in Employment Code, which affords employment preferences to NHBP Tribal citizens, parents or spouses of NHBP citizens and other Native Americans. For purposes of this preference, NHBP law defines "Native American" as: (a) an enrolled member of any other federally-recognized Indian tribes; (b) an enrolled member of a Canadian Indian tribe or First Nation; or (c) an enrolled member of the Grand River Band of Ottawa Indians or the Burt Lake Band of Ottawa/Chippewa Indians.

FireKeepers Casino Hotel reserves the right to make changes to the above job description as necessary.