Straight Truck Driver

Stores; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 48,000 - 54,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

401(k)

Paid time off

Job summary

The ODPGroup is seeking a Straight Truck Driver to safely deliver pallets to Office Depot locations and final mile sites. Early-morning warehouse tasks accompany daily routes while maintaining professional customer service on every stop.

Ideal candidates have 2+ years of commercial driving, pallet handling experience, and a reliable safety record. CDL may be required depending on state and vehicle.

Qualifications

• Minimum 2 years of commercial driving experience.
• Experience with palletized deliveries and loading/unloading.
• Must meet DOT qualification requirements and maintain a clean driving record.

Responsibilities

• Safely operate a straight truck and meet safety standards.
• Complete daily vehicle inspections and document POD/PUP accurately.
• Perform early-morning warehouse tasks and load pallets for routes.
• Deliver to Office Depot OfficeMax locations and final mile locations.
• Provide courteous customer service during deliveries.

Skills

Safe driving

Customer service

English communication

DOT regulations

Pallet jack operation

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

Handheld scanners

GPS routing

Tablets

Job description

Schedule: 4 x 10's (Mon-Thur, Wed-Sat) 3:30 AM Start time OR 6:30 AM Start
Projected Start Time: 4:00 AM / 6:00 AM
Pay Rate: $23.00–$25.00 per hour + $1.00 shift differential for applicable hours
Benefits: Health, dental, vision, 401(k), and paid time off (PTO)

Position Overview

The Straight Truck Driver is responsible for the safe, timely, and accurate delivery of pallets to Office Depot OfficeMax retail locations and/or final mile ecommerce locations while providing exceptional customer service. This position combines early-morning warehouse operations with daily dedicated delivery routes.

The ideal candidate is safety-focused, dependable, customer-oriented, and comfortable working independently while representing the company professionally at customer locations.

Primary Responsibilities

• Safely operate a straight truck while meeting all company, DOT, and regulatory requirements.
• Complete daily vehicle inspections and maintain compliance with all safety and driving standards.
• Perform early-morning warehouse activities, which may include sorting, verifying, and the loading of pallets into vehicles for the daily routes.
• Ensure all products are properly loaded, secured, and accounted for before departure.
• Complete scheduled deliveries and pickups to retail locations in a safe, timely, and efficient manner.
• Unload pallets independently using manual or powered pallet jacks and liftgate equipment.
• Operate pallet jacks, liftgates, hand trucks, and other material-handling equipment safely and effectively.
• Obtain and accurately record required proof of delivery (POD) and pickup documentation using handheld or tablet-based technology.
• Escalate delivery or pickup issues, access concerns, product discrepancies, or other barriers that may prevent successful completion of the route.
• Maintain a clean, professional appearance and provide courteous, professional customer service.
• Follow established Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) and company safety policies.
• Identify and communicate opportunities to improve delivery efficiency and the overall customer experience.
• Perform other duties and responsibilities as assigned.

Education & Experience

• High school diploma or GED, or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Minimum of 2 years of commercial driving experience.
• Package delivery and/or palletized unassisted delivery experience.
• Straight truck delivery experience preferred.
• Previous customer service experience.
• Experience operating pallet jacks, hand trucks, liftgates, and/or forklifts.
• Experience delivering to loading docks.

Licenses & Certifications

• Valid driver's license.
• CDL may be required depending on state and vehicle requirements.
• Must meet all applicable DOT qualification requirements.
• Must maintain an acceptable driving record, including no moving violations or preventable accidents within the applicable rolling 36-month period.

Technology & Systems

• Ability to use handheld scanners, tablets, or mobile devices to scan products and capture proof of delivery.
• Experience using GPS or electronic routing technology preferred.

Skills & Abilities

• Strong commitment to safety, quality, and exceptional customer service.
• Effective verbal and written communication skills in English.
• Basic understanding of Bills of Lading (BOL), chain of custody, and seal integrity.
• Ability to safely handle and transport a variety of products.
• Ability to operate manual and powered material-handling equipment.
• Working knowledge of the local delivery service area and ability to navigate efficiently.
• Ability to lift and stack individual cartons weighing up to 75 pounds as needed.
• Ability to operate manual and/or powered pallet jacks to move pallets weighing up to 2,500 pounds.
• Ability to work safely in varied weather conditions.
• Ability to work independently once on route while maintaining consistent productivity and service levels.
• Strong attention to detail, reliability, and punctuality.

Personal Attributes

• Safety-minded and dependable.
• Professional and customer focused.
• Positive and effective communicator.
• Detail-oriented with a strong sense of accountability.
• Comfortable working independently and making sound decisions in the field.
• Committed to following company policies, procedures, and established safety standards.

About The ODPGroup:The ODPGroup, through its business entities ODP Business Solutions and Office Depot,is a leading provider of products,services, and technology solutionsthrough an integrated business-to-business (B2B) distribution platform and omnichannel presence, which includes world-class supply chain and distribution operations, dedicated sales professionals, online presence, and a network of Office Depot and OfficeMax retail stores.

Commitment to Safety:We are committed tomaintaininga safe and healthy work environment for ourCoworkers and our customers. AllCoworkers are expected to support our operational safety culture by working safely and addressing potential hazards or concerns.

Disclaimer:The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed byCoworkersassigned to this classification and are not intended to be a complete list of all responsibilities, duties and skillsrequired ofCoworkersso classified. Other duties may be assigned.

Pay, Benefits & Work Schedule:The company offers competitive salaries, a benefits package, which includes a401(k) and more, along with plenty of opportunities to move and grow within our organization!You may be eligible toparticipatein an incentive program, paidin accordance withthe IncentivePlanterms and conditions.

Equal Employment Opportunity:The company is committed toprovidingequal employment opportunities in all employment practices. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, citizenship status, marital status, age, disability, protected veteran status, sexual orientation or any other characteristic protected by law.

We will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction recordspursuant totheCity & County of San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance.

Application Deadline:The job posting will remain open for a minimum of 3 days and will expire once the position has beenfilled.