Part-time Driver

Ace Hardware Corporation; Omaha, Northern (NE, KY); Hybrid; USD 17,000 - 24,000; Full time

Job summary

Ace Retail Group delivers products and service to Commercial Customers from our Commercial Fulfillment Center. The role focuses on timely deliveries and proactive problem-solving to meet customer needs.

Based in our hub environment, you will handle loading, unloading, and coordination with account managers, while maintaining safety and efficiency in all deliveries and related duties.

Qualifications

• High School or GED equivalent required.
• Refined interpersonal skills to engage with others; solid negotiating abilities.
• Able to foster teamwork and collaboration; motivate others to perform enthusiastically.
• Excellent PC skills including Excel, Word, PowerPoint & Outlook; MS Operating Systems.
• Ability to work independently and flexibility to work hours.
• Ability to safely operate vans, trucks, forklifts and other material handling equipment.

Responsibilities

• Execute regular on-time delivery to Commercial Customers in coordination with center staff.
• Partner with Commercial Fulfillment team for all aspects of product delivery to business customers.
• Deliver Ace brand service through professional conduct and proactive problem-solving for customers.
• Assist with picking up, receiving, packing and loading products for delivery.
• Engage customers at their place of business and identify selling opportunities for the Account Manager or Business Development Manager.
• Occasionally support retail deliveries when not impacting commercial delivery pace.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Negotiation

Teamwork

Motivation

MS Office

Independent work

Flexibility

Vehicle operation

Physical ability

Education

High School or GED

Tools

MS Office Suite

Job description

About Ace Retail Group Ace Retail Group (ARG), is a division of Ace Hardware Corporation that owns and operates several Ace brands, including Westlake Ace, Great Lakes Ace, Buikema’s Ace, Outer Banks Ace, Dennis Company, and Breed & Company. ARG is one of the largest hardware retailers in the United States and has two headquarters located in Lenexa, KS and Farmington Hills, MI. ARG’s origins date back over a century and operates over 250 neighborhood stores located throughout the United States. Great people make ARG stand out in our industry, and we are looking for individuals who strive for personal and professional growth, and who want to work with a company founded on (and still led by) our solid Core Values of: Winning, Excellence, Love, Integrity, Gratitude, Humility and Teamwork.

General Job Summary The Delivery Driver will be heavily involved in handling regular deliveries to our Commercial Customers. You will work out of our Commercial Fulfillment Center to deliver quality products and an amazing level of service to all customers who are placing orders through this market-serving hub.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Work with the Commercial Fulfillment Center Specialist and Commercial Operations Manager to execute regular on-time delivery of product as needed to support Commercial Customers.
• Partner with Commercial Fulfillment team to handle all aspects of product delivery to business customers.
• Deliver the Ace brand promise of helpful and amazing service at all times through professional conduct and a proactive approach to solving the problems of customers as they are spotted.
• Handle or assist picking up or receiving, pulling, packing and loading products to be delivered.
• Engage customers at their place of business, take note of various customer needs or selling opportunities and pass those along to the assigned Account Manager or Business Development Manager.
• Occasionally assist regular store retail operations with delivery of retail products as long as those deliveries don’t slow the pace of commercial deliveries and regular sales to commercial customers.
• Recommend product stocking or special order needs to the Commercial Fulfillment Center Specialist and at times the assigned BDM.
• Observe and obey all traffic laws and operate safely and efficiently while operating any and all Westlake Ace equipment.
• Perform other related duties and special projects as assigned.

Other Essential Requirements

Ability to exhibit and incorporate our Core Values into daily decisions and interactions with others: WINNING – In business, money is the score. To win, we must perform, compete, and have fun. At Ace, we win through people- our strength is being helpful. EXCELLENCE – Excellence honors God and inspires people. We aspire to be the best, to continuously improve and to inspire others by giving the team our very best. LOVE – Love the people, love the work and love the results. INTEGRITY – For Ace to win, we need to be able to trust each other. And trust will require us to be honest, reliable, caring, of high character and of unquestioned ethics. GRATITUDE – We recognize that we are blessed to be in the business of serving others. HUMILITY – We strive for greatness with a humble, modest and respectful attitude. TEAMWORK – We will fight the natural tendency for control and credit in favor of collaboration and mutual success, recognizing that…Together, we are Ace.

Minimum Skills, Requirements and Qualifications

High School or GED equivalent required. Refined interpersonal skills to engage with others, solid negotiating and conflict resolutions abilities. Able to foster teamwork and collaboration. Can motivate others both internal and external to perform enthusiastically. Excellent PC skills including skilled knowledge of Excel, Word, PowerPoint & Outlook as well as various MS Operating Systems. Ability to work independently. Ability to work flexible hours. Ability to safely operate vans, trucks, forklifts and other material handling equipment. Standing, walking, lifting (50lbs or more) and climbing.

Compensation Details

$15.00 per hour

Equal Opportunity Employer

Ace Retail Group is committed to a policy of promoting equal employment opportunities. The company recognizes the importance of diversity and leveraging the skills and talents of all people to the mutual advantage of each individual and the organization. The company is committed to the prevention of employment discrimination related to race, religion, color, sex (including sexual harassment), gender identity, national origin, age, marital status, disability and military discharge, or any other action covered by federal or state laws.