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Form of workDelivery Driver II - Galloup
Clinton Township, MI
About The Kendall Group
Galloup, a division of The Kendall Group, seeks a talented, creative, self-motivated individual for our Delivery Driver II position. The Kendall Group is comprised of seven divisions with 75+ locations in eleven states. Combined, we serve the Electrical, Automation, Pipe, Valve, and Fittings products, Steam, Lighting, Industrial Controls, and Instrumentation Industries. The Kendall Group is a 100% employee-owned company. Kendall offers a great opportunity for a rewarding career.
Why The Kendall Group?Our employee ownership model is the core of who we are. You will not only own part of the company, but you will own your future. At Kendall, you’ll have opportunities to learn and grow while being coached and mentored along the way. We’re that company where people stay! We’re proud to say that more than 60% of our associates have more than 5 years of tenure, and more than 40% have greater than 10 years. At Kendall, you will be valued and supported, your ideas will be heard, your voice will matter, and you’ll work alongside incredible people who care about your success.
Role Summary:
Reporting to the Distribution Center Manager, the Delivery Driver II is responsible for driving and operating a delivery van, straight truck, or tractor trailer; as well as moving and hauling cargo between customer locations upon assignment from the Distribution Center Manager. Delivery Driver II’s are essential to the overall operation of the business. When Delivery Driver II are not needed for delivery, drivers assist with various job duties within the warehouse.
Exciting work you will do:
The essential duties and responsibilities of the Delivery Driver II position will consist of, but are not limited to, the following:
- Professionally interact with customers during deliveries
- Follow safe work habits and established safety procedures
- Driving product to various customer locations
- Truck loading and unloading according to established procedures
- Responsible for daily shipping paperwork
- Accurately identify and count inventory in assigned areas
- Operate warehouse equipment including forklifts, hand trucks, etc.
- Participate in ongoing general housekeeping of warehouse
- Check assigned equipment for proper operation/functionality and communicate problems to Distribution Center Manager
- Maintain daily logbook activities
- Participate in safety initiatives as assigned
- Attend meetings and training sessions
- Other warehouse tasks as assigned
Competencies you possess:
- Service Excellence
- Results, Action Oriented
- Accountability and Responsibility
- Teamwork and Collaboration
- Safety Conscious
- Time Management
- Work Experience: 2 years of prior driving experience
- Education: High School Diploma or GED
- Licenses/Certifications: The below licenses will need to be obtained upon hire:
- Driver’s License with CDL Class A License
- Must be able to pass a DOT Medical Exam and obtain a 1-Year Card (Paid for by The Kendall Group)
- Analytics/Computer Skills: Ability to use standard office equipment, including but not limited to computerized bar code scanner, printer, and standard warehouse equipment/tools/machines/vehicles; basic math and reasoning skills
- Organization Skills: Excellent work ethic, good verbal, and communication skills; ability to work independently
- Cross-functional skills: Ability to work effectively in a team environment and through the direction of a direct Supervisor or Leader
- Communication Skills: Ability to communicate well with all levels of the organization; know when to request assistance when appropriate, especially when lifting heavy objects
- Physical, Mental and Visual Skills: The physical demands described here 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 disability to perform the essential functions:
- Frequent sitting, driving, and getting in and out of a vehicle
- Ability to lift/move/carry up to 50lbs
- Ability to be on your feet for 8 hours a day
- Occasional climbing, bending, stooping, crouching, and kneeling
- Occasional reaching, twisting, and pushing
- Physical Environment: While performing the duties of this job, the employee is exposed to temperature conditions prevalent at the time; the noise level in the work environment is consistent with that of a driver and distribution center
Qualifications we prefer but don’t require:
- Work Experience: Industrial wholesale distribution; local delivery driving; experience or willingness to operate a Moffett
The Kendall Group is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, sex, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, physical or mental disability, citizenship, military status, protected veteran status, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected under applicable federal, state or local law.
