Lead Driver & Route Supervisor

Staples; Berkeley (CA); On-site; USD 33,000 - 36,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay

Shift differential

Work shoes after 30 days

PTO 112 hours + holidays

Job summary

Staples is seeking a Lead Driver in Berkeley to train and mentor drivers, coordinate daily routing, and support supervisors. You will deliver office supplies on assigned routes, assist with loading, and ensure safety processes are followed for efficient service.

The role requires a valid license, ability to pass DOT checks, and lifting up to 70 lbs. Schedule is 3:30pm-12:00am, Monday–Friday, with full-time benefits and opportunities to grow within Staples’ logistics team.

Qualifications

• Must have a valid driver’s license with a safe driving record.
• Ability to pass a DOT physical and drug screen.
• Must obtain a 6-month DOT medical card.
• Basic English language skills (verbal and written).
• Overtime may be required to meet business needs.
• Ability to lift up to 70 lbs and handle up to 400 lbs with equipment.

Responsibilities

• Train and mentor new delivery drivers and fill in for supervisors.
• Lead daily routing and delivery scheduling with the Supervisor.
• Transport products and deliver office supplies on route.
• Load vehicles as volume requires and ensure route efficiency.
• Maintain vehicle cleanliness and perform pre-trip inspections.

Skills

Safe driving

Navigation by map

Decision making

MS Word & Excel

GPS & POD devices

Customer service

Leadership & mentoring

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

GPS devices

Proof of Delivery system (POD)

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

Job description

Staples is seeking a Lead Driver in Berkeley to train and mentor drivers, coordinate daily routing, and support supervisors. You will deliver office supplies on assigned routes, assist with loading, and ensure safety processes are followed for efficient service.

The role requires a valid license, ability to pass DOT checks, and lifting up to 70 lbs. Schedule is 3:30pm-12:00am, Monday–Friday, with full-time benefits and opportunities to grow within Staples’ logistics team.