Local Route Driver – Customer-Facing, Employee-Owned

The Kendall Group, Inc.; Cadillac (MI); On-site; USD 35,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

The Kendall Group in Cadillac, MI is seeking an entry level Route Driver to join our delivery team. You will drive and operate a delivery van and straight truck, load and unload, and provide friendly service to customers while ensuring timely deliveries.

This role requires a high school diploma or GED, a valid driver's license, clean driving record, and ability to pass a DOT medical exam. You will collaborate with warehouse staff and learn routes, safety procedures, and basic data entry.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED required.
• DOT Medical Exam pass and 1-Year Card (paid for by The Kendall Group).
• Basic math and reasoning skills; ability to use standard warehouse equipment and barcode scanners.

Responsibilities

• Provide excellent customer service, addressing customer inquiries and concerns promptly and professionally
• Driving product to various customer locations
• Truck loading and unloading according to established procedures
• Actively engage in reviewing and optimizing delivery routes to ensure efficiency and timely delivery, leveraging data analysis and feedback to continuously improve route performance
• Responsible for daily shipping manifest
• Perform warehouse duties and operate warehouse equipment including forklifts, hand trucks, etc.
• Maintain the delivery vehicle in excellent condition, ensuring it is clean, well-maintained, and regularly inspected for any mechanical issues
• Follow safe work habits and established safety procedures
• Safely operate additional warehouse equipment
• Attend meetings and training sessions
• Other tasks as assigned

Skills

Service Excellence

Results

Action Oriented

Accountability and Responsibility

Teamwork and collaboration

Safety Conscious

Time Management

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Tools

Barcode Scanner

Forklifts

Hand Trucks

Warehouse Equipment

Job description

The Kendall Group in Cadillac, MI is seeking an entry level Route Driver to join our delivery team. You will drive and operate a delivery van and straight truck, load and unload, and provide friendly service to customers while ensuring timely deliveries.

This role requires a high school diploma or GED, a valid driver's license, clean driving record, and ability to pass a DOT medical exam. You will collaborate with warehouse staff and learn routes, safety procedures, and basic data entry.