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Staples Retail
Cover Delivery Driver
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What they do
A Sales Delivery Driver drives a truck or other vehicle over established routes or within an established territory and sells or delivers goods, such as food products, including restaurant take-out items, or pick up or deliver items such as commercial laundry. May also take orders, collect payment, or stock merchandise at point of delivery. Includes newspaper delivery drivers. Excludes gig economy drivers.
$34,681 / year median in Missouri
+10% projected growth
Job Description
7:30am-4:00pm/Monday-Friday with Mandatory Overtime When joining our Supply Chain team, you can feel right away that people are at the heart of what we do. You'll be surrounded by a team who is looking to make an impact on our customers, our community, and each other. By pairing innovative technology with dynamic employees, we create smarter, more efficient ways to deliver for customers. Our network of distribution, fulfillment, fleet, furniture installation and professional teams work together in fun and safe environments to deliver state-of-the-art products, services and expertise to our customers. What you'll be doing: As a Cover Delivery Driver, you will drive a variety of route assignments to cover for vacations and absences at least 50% of the time. You will provide outstanding customer service by helping to resolve problems and by accepting product returns as required. In this role, you will transport products safely and deliver office supplies on your assigned route to customers. At times, depending on volume, you will load vehicles. You will organize and load product for delivery utilizing the manifest assuring the most efficient delivery route and schedule. 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 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! This is a critical role and you will be essential to the success of Staples Supply Chain as we deliver to our customers. What you bring to the table: 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 ability to learn and utilize software applications including a working knowledge of Microsoft Office-specifically Word and Excel. An ability to use technology including GPS and mobile Proof of Delivery (POD) devices. A personal commitment to your growth and development. An ability to bring new ideas that add efficiency and opportunities to grow the business. An inclusive approach with your colleagues and customers to forge strong relationships and foster collaboration to resolve issues. An ability and willingness to maintain cleanliness of vehicle including performing pre-trip vehicle inspections and reporting any maintenance concerns.