Last Mile Delivery Driver

Job Description

Job Description

Become a Last Mile Delivery Driver with Drive Safe Logistics.

No previous work experience required.

Compensation: starts at $21.25/hour.

Drive Safe Logistics is a veteran owned, and family operated Delivery Service Partner. We specialize in "last mile" delivery of heavy and oversized packages to Western Michigan every day. The job consists of driving a van or similar vehicle solo and making deliveries on behalf of major retailers.

All vehicles come with an industrial hand truck/dolly. Start time begins at 8:00 am, routes usually take anywhere between 8 and 10 hours to complete. We’re looking for dedicated individuals who are inspired and motivated to work smart and work hard in a team environment. As a delivery driver, you will be the face of our company. It will be your job to consistently exceed customer expectations by making sure all orders are delivered with a smile, on time, safely, and to the right location. Currently, we are looking to fill full-time driving positions in Caledonia, Michigan.

***Qualified Applicants are Encouraged to Apply ***

Delivery Driver Responsibilities:

• Keep pace in a physically demanding job; work in all weather conditions; load trucks and deliver packages by driving, climbing in and out of the vehicle repeatedly throughout the day, and walking upstairs and through driveways, and deliver packages safely and punctually.
• You can plan on working about 4-5 days a week, in an 8 to 10 hour shift.
• Follow strict safety standards on and off the road.
• Solve problems independently using critical thinking skills.
• Have a positive can-do attitude
• Operate an electronic device for GPS and daily records
• You will interact with customers and the public in a professional and positive manner
• Responsible to deliver 30 to 75 oversized packages per day.
• Ability t0 load and unload packages up to 70 lbs. utilizing hand trucks.
• Communicate effectively with support team to provide exceptional customer service and ensure deliveries are completed.
• Support the team in daily work requirements including participation in rescue calls when other team members need assistance with their routes

Benefits:

• Medical Insurance with Dental/Vision coverage available
• Guaranteed raises every 6 months (after 1 year of employment)
• 401(k) plan available
• Paid Time-Off
• Paid Overtime
• Paid Training
• Bi-Weekly paychecks with direct deposit
• Full-time or Part-time schedules
• Uniforms provided

Delivery Driver Requirements:

We provide on-the-job training so that all of our employees feel confident on the road and the doorsteps of customers. Our main priority is drivers that we can trust to drive safely and deliver on time.

• Be 21 years of age or older
• Must have good English speaking, reading, writing/communication skills
• Have a valid Michigan Drivers License.
• Have a clean driving record (MVR), less then 3 violations in 5 years
• Consent to a drug test
• Be able to operate and navigate a Cargo Van, (you do not need to provide your own vehicle)
• Be able to lift a maximum of 70 pounds during an 8 to 10-hour work shift
• Appropriately handle stressful driving demands including inclement weather conditions
• Demonstrate strong communication skills
• Prior last mile delivery experience preferred

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will be considered for employment regardless of age, national origin, race, color, disability, religious beliefs, or sexual orientation.

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