What are the responsibilities and job description for the Delivery Driver-Lexington, KY position at Central Garden & Pet?
Description
We are searching for a Truck Driver to work in our Pet Segment, providing logistics, production, and maintenance support at our Sun Pet location based out of Lexington, KY. This position primarily involves loading freight on trucks for deliveries. Primary job duties are driving, delivering, and unloading freight to various locations and businesses. Other duties involving errands, picking up supplies, supporting maintenance and production crews are also typical. If you find your skills match the qualifications we are seeking below, we invite you to apply for this position! SHIFT DETAILS: Tuesday through Friday work week. AM start time. Approximately 50 hours/weekKEY RESPONSIBILITIES- Loading individual customer orders on trucks in an organized and efficient manner.
- Effectively interpret and understand the paperwork provided to assist in organizing the shipments.
- Unload or deliver the orders intact, confirming box counts, etc. to air cargo or customer location.
- Maintain a pleasant working relationship with our contacts.
- Maintain trucks in clean, operational manner.
- Ability and willingness to work with others.
- Must have a clean driving record.
- Comfortable driving trucks as large as a 26’ box truck in urban conditions.
- Maintain punctual and regular attendance for scheduled work hours.
- Must have a clean driving record.
- Obtain a valid driver’s license.
- CDL and or DOT certified preferred but not required.
- Ability to communicate effectively and appropriately.
- Responsible, reliable, and dependable work habits.
- Ability to problem solve and detail oriented.
- Ability to work in a constant state of alertness and safe manner.
- End of day varies depending upon shipments & duties anticipated each day.
- Ability to lift packages to 50 lbs. or more.
- Comprehensive Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance
- Free Life and Disability Insurance
- Health and Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts
- 401k with 3% company match and annual employer discretionary contribution
- Paid vacation, holidays and sick time
- Employee Assistance Program
- Access to thousands of free online courses
- Discounts on cell phones, movie tickets, gym memberships, and more!
- Education Assistance (both college degrees and professional certifications)
- Referral Program with cash bonus
- Access to on-demand pay.
- Paid parental leave.
We are an equal opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, or any other characteristic protected by law.