Lead Driver 2nd Shift

Staples Advantage Canada; Berkeley (MO); On-site; USD 33,000 - 36,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

PTO and holidays

Work shoes after 30 days

401(k) match

Job summary

Staples Advantage Canada is seeking a Lead Driver to train and mentor drivers, manage daily routes, and support deliveries to customers. You will coordinate with supervisors, ensure safe operations, and represent Staples on the road.

The role requires a valid license, ability to pass DOT checks, and lifting requirements; a 21+ age minimum applies. Competitive hourly pay with shift differential is offered.

Qualifications

• Must have a valid driver's license with a safe driving history acceptable to the company.
• Ability to 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 may be required based on business needs.
• Able to lift up to 70 lbs and push/pull up to 400 lbs with assistance.
• Must wear safety shoes and be at least 21 years old.

Responsibilities

• Train and mentor new delivery drivers and cover supervisors as needed.
• Lead daily work completion, scheduling and deliveries, and routing with the Supervisor.
• Transport products safely to customers and manage routes for Drivers in the building.
• Load vehicles when volume requires and load, organize products for delivery.
• Uphold safety practices and foster Staples' safety culture.
• Provide customer support and handle returns; act as the brand on wheels.

Skills

Safe driving

Decision making

Growth mindset

Collaboration

Route planning

Education

High School Diploma

Tools

GPS

POD devices

Job description

3:30pm-12:00am/Monday-Friday

Current Associates are not eligible for Retention or Sign On Bonuses.

Join our Staples World Class Supply Chain Team and deliver essential products to our customers.

What you'll be doing:

As a Lead Driver, you will train and mentor new delivery drivers and fill in for supervisors and cover drivers as needed. You will lead daily completion of work to include scheduling and assisting with deliveries, performing routing functions and partnering with the Supervisor to address and resolve any issues.

In this role, you will transport products safely and deliver office supplies on your assigned route to customers. You will manage the routes for Drivers in the building.

At times, depending on volume, you will load vehicles. You will organize and load product for delivery utilizing the manifest assuring the most efficient delivery route and schedule.

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 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!

In your role as a leader, 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 ability to learn and utilize software applications including a working knowledge of Microsoft Office-specifically Word and Excel.
• An ability to use technology including GPS and mobile Proof of Delivery (POD) devices.
• A personal commitment to your growth and development.
• An ability to bring new ideas that add efficiency and opportunities to grow the business.
• An inclusive approach with your colleagues and customers to forge strong relationships and foster collaboration to resolve issues.
• An ability and willingness to maintain cleanliness of vehicle including performing pre-trip vehicle inspections and reporting any maintenance concerns.

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 needs.
• Ability to lift up to 70lbs, push and pull items weighing up to 400 lbs 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.

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 / small package delivery experience.

We Offer:

• Competitive Pay: $23.95-$26.20/hour Based On Experience + $1.00/hour Shift Differential
• 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.