Delivery Associate

Job Description

Position Summary:

Delivery Associates strive to get every order to the customer's door. You'll be driving a safe, comfortable van (less than 10,000 pounds) while using the latest cutting-edge technology to deliver packages. Whether you are looking for a career or to earn extra cash now, we offer full-time and part-time opportunities that are flexible for your life and schedule. Work with a team of unique like-minded, enthusiastic, results driven individuals. Serve your community and neighbors while being a part of an owner-operated and family owned business delivering packages for Amazon to houses, apartments, and businesses. Our leadership team is experienced and inspired with strong communication skills.

Come be a valued part of something bigger and deliver smiles at every mile.

Hicks Delivery Group is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Must always represent The Hicks Delivery Group in a professional manner
• Drives van from delivery station to designated customer areas
• Uses hand held device for routing information, customer delivery information, to communicate with delivery station and leadership.
• Loads and unloads packages into/out of van, with or without reasonable accommodation.
• Must be able to move boxes up to 50 lbs., with or without reasonable accommodation.
• Must be able to easily get in and out of the van, with or without reasonable accommodation.
• Inspects van equipment and supplies such as tires, lights, brakes, gas, oil and exterior of the van for damage.
• Maintains contact with leadership to receive delivery instructions if unclear or if problems arise.
• Secures packages to ensure no damage is caused to customer delivery.
• Follows all safety rules and company policies.
• Must be able to work in a fast pace environment.

Required Skills and Experience:

• Customer Obsessed – is professional at all times with anyone at the customer location. Represents the company in a service-oriented and courteous manner at all times. Is respectful and represents the company brand.
• Problem Solving - ability to solve problems on the road as they present themselves.
• Driving and Delivery Experience – previous driving and delivery experience is preferred but NOT required.
• Technology Oriented – must be comfortable using mobile technology in an efficient and accurate way.
• Safety and Security – adheres to all safety and security procedures. Determines appropriate action beyond guidelines as required. Reports potentially unsafe conditions immediately. Uses vehicle and all provided work materials,
• Attendance/Punctuality and Timeliness – Is consistently at work at required shift and is on time or early. Completes work in a timely manner and within the standards outlined by the company.
• Dependability – follows instructions, responds to management direction. Takes responsibility for own actions. Keeps commitments. Completes tasks on time or notifies supervisor in advance, if a commitment is at risk.
• Quality– meets productivity and service standards
• Positive "Can do" Attitude

Education Requirements:

High school diploma or general education degree (GED) preferred but NOT required.

Physical Demands and Work Environment: The physical demands and work environment characteristics described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential job function of this job. These include:

• Physical Demands: Employee is required to stand, walk, sit and drive a company- provided vehicle. Employee is required to reach and lift with both hands and both arms. Employee is required to crouch, stoop and bend with both legs. Employee must be able to lift and move up to 50 pounds in a single package.
• Work Environment: Employee is driving a vehicle in urban, suburban and rural settings. Must be comfortable working alone and communicating with leadership and the delivery station through provided mobile device.

Required Licenses:

Valid State Driver’s License is Required.

Work Authorization Requirements:

United States Work Authorization is Required.

Age Requirement:

Must be 21 years old

Job Type: Full-time

Salary: $18.00-$20.00/hour

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $18.00 - $20.00 per hour

Expected hours: 30 – 45 per week

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Flexible schedule
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Paid training
• Referral program
• Vision insurance

Day range:

• Weekends as needed

Experience level:

• 2 years

Shift:

• 10 hour shift
• Day shift
• Evening shift

Shift availability:

• Day Shift (Preferred)

Work Location: On the road