Delivery Driver

Company: Staples
Location: Grand Prairie
Posted on: January 25, 2023

Job Description:

Delivery Driver - Dallas, TX


Shift : 7:30am-4:00pm / Monday-Friday
Pay Rate :

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• $21.70 and $23.95/hr based on experience
  
• Pay is $21.70 and $23.95/hr Depending on experience
  
  
  
  NO WEEKENDS!
  Current Associates are not eligible for Retention or Sign On Bonuses.
  
  
  Staples is business to business. You're what binds us together.
  Join our Staples World Class Supply Chain Team and deliver essential products to our customers.
  
  
  What you'll be doing: As a Delivery Driver, you will transport products safely and deliver office supplies on your assigned route to customers. At times, depending on volume, you will load your truck.
  
  
  Safety is our utmost priority so, in this role, we will look to you to ensure safe work practices and embrace and foster our safety culture.
  You will organize and load product for delivery utilizing the manifest assuring the most efficient delivery route and schedule. You will be a problem solver for our customers; providing customer support, accepting product returns and will be empowered to make your customers' day. You're our brand on wheels!
  
  
  You will be essential to the success of Staples Supply Chain as we deliver to our customers.
  
  
  What you bring to the table:
  
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  • An ability to be a safe and courteous driver who can navigate your way around a map and all kinds of weather and road conditions
    
  • An ability to make sound decisions, be it driving, parking, safety related and/or customer interaction related
    
  • An inclusive approach with your colleagues and customers to forge strong relationships and foster collaboration to resolve issues
    
  • An ability to use technology including GPS and mobile Proof of Delivery (POD) devices
    
  • An ability and willingness to maintain cleanliness of vehicle including performing pre-trip vehicle inspections and reporting any maintenance concerns
    
    
    
    What's needed- Basic Qualifications
    
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    • Minimum 1-year of truck driving experience (operating a 16ft or longer straight truck) or comparable driving experience
      
    • Must have a valid drivers' license with a driving record indicating a safe driving history acceptable to the company and at all times remain eligible to drive a commercial motor vehicle under applicable laws and regulations
      
    • Ability to pass a DOT physical and drug screen to the extent legally permissible
      
    • Must obtain a 6-month DOT medical card specific to the role
      
    • Basic English language skills (both verbal and written communications)
      
    • If you are hired as a Full-Time associate, you must have the ability to work additional hours beyond scheduled shift; additional overtime hours will be required based on business need
      
    • Ability to lift, push and pull items weighing 70 pounds, on occasion up to 100 pounds
      
    • Must be at least 21 years of age
      
      
      
      What's needed- Preferred Qualifications
      
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      • High school diploma/GED or equivalent work experience
        
      • High volume / small package delivery experience
        
        The physical demands described are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
        
        
        We Offer:
        
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        • Competitive Pay
          
        • Inclusive culture with associate-led Business Resource Groups and resources such as the Social Justice Resource Center
          
        • Staples offers both Full-Time and Part-Time benefits. Some Full-Time benefits include: 112 Hours of PTO and Holiday Schedule (7 observed paid holidays + 1 floating holiday), Online and Retail Discounts, Company Match 401(k), Physical and Mental Health Wellness programs, and more perks and benefits
          
          
          
          Staples believes Inclusion is a verb and we encourage diversity of thinking and ideas as well as backgrounds and experiences. Staples is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status, disability, or any other basis protected by federal, state, or local law.
          
          

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