Douglas Companies is a family-owned and operated company headquartered in Central Arkansas with a Distribution Depot in Joplin, MO. Focused on distribution to the convenience store and small grocery channel, we are enjoying our 49th year in business. Our company has experienced positive growth and expansion over the last several years and we were proud to be included in the top 50 of “The 75 Largest Privately Held Companies in Arkansas” as noted in Arkansas Business 2015-2022 publications. Apply now to be part of the excitement and opportunity at Douglas Companies!
Pay & Benefits of Employment
- 5 day work week!
- Commission Rate-Mileage, Stop & Piece pay
- Commission Rate increase after 6 months, 12 months, 24 months, 36 months, and 48 months
- Guaranteed weekly minimum pay of $950 per week for 5 day work week
- Quarterly Safety & Attendance bonus after 90 days of employment
- Medical, Dental, Vision offered
- 401k offered after 1 year
- Group Life Insurance (employer funded)
- Driver Referral Program of $1,025
- Generous Paid Time Off (PTO)
- Newer equipment
Minimum Requirements
- Valid CDL Class A License required
- Safe Driving Records (MVR plus previous employer information will be reviewed)
- All drivers must pass a DOT pre-employment drug screen and meet DOT medical requirements and background verification
- All drivers are subject to Drug & Alcohol Clearinghouse query
Daily Responsibilities
- Conduct daily safety inspections of delivery truck, tractor and trailer before departing the warehouse.
- Arrive to work on time and ready to serve your customers. This includes reviewing all customer documents before departing the warehouse.
- Excellent communication and customer service skills.
- Transport and deliver various products to customer locations.
- Operate the company vehicle in a safe manner obeying all traffic laws; follow safe lifting techniques and maneuvering procedures while making product deliveries.
- Deliver and Check-in delivery at customer locations in compliance with company guidelines and procedures.
- Collect any cash receipt transactions by customers and return to the company Accounting Department as specified.
- Perform other duties as assigned.
Physical Demands
- This position requires standing, walking, bending, kneeling, stooping, crouching, crawling, and climbing.
- Must be capable of lifting and/or moving items up to 50lbs.
- Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distant vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and ability to adjust focus.
- Must be able to work in warm and cold temperature conditions that may range from 0 degrees to 110 degrees Fahrenheit.
AP/EEO Statement Douglas Companies provides equal employment opportunities to all individuals regardless of race, color, creed, religion, gender, age, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by state, federal, or local law.
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $950.00 guaranteed minimum per week for 5 day work week
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $55,000.00 - $75,000.00 per year
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- Dental insurance
- Health insurance
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Referral program
- Vision insurance
Supplemental pay types:
- Bonus opportunities
- Layover pay
- Quarterly bonus
- Safety bonus
Trucking driver type:
- Company driver
Trucking home time:
- Home weekly
Trucking route:
- Local
Work Location: In person