Cover Delivery Driver

About the position

As a Cover Delivery Driver at Staples, you will play a crucial role in the Supply Chain team by driving various route assignments to cover for vacations and absences. Your primary responsibility will be to deliver office supplies safely and efficiently while providing outstanding customer service. This position emphasizes safety, problem-solving, and effective communication with customers, making you the brand ambassador on wheels for Staples.

Responsibilities

• Drive a variety of route assignments to cover for vacations and absences at least 50% of the time.
• Provide outstanding customer service by resolving problems and accepting product returns as required.
• Transport products safely and deliver office supplies on assigned routes to customers.
• Organize and load products for delivery utilizing the manifest to ensure efficient delivery routes and schedules.
• Ensure safe work practices and foster a safety culture within the team.
• Perform pre-trip vehicle inspections and report any maintenance concerns.

Requirements

• Must have a valid driver's license with a safe driving history acceptable to the company.
• Ability to pass a DOT physical and drug screen (No THC) as legally permissible.
• Must obtain a 6-month DOT medical card specific to the role.
• Basic English language skills (both verbal and written communications).
• Ability to lift up to 70lbs and push/pull items weighing up to 400 lbs with assistance.

Nice-to-haves

• High school diploma/GED or equivalent work experience.
• Minimum 1-year of truck driving experience (operating a 16ft or longer straight truck) or comparable driving experience.
• High volume / small package delivery experience.

Benefits

• 401(k) matching
• Paid holidays
• Paid time off
• 112 Hours of PTO and Holiday Schedule (7 observed paid holidays + 1 floating holiday)
• Online and Retail Discounts
• Company Match 401(k)
• Physical and Mental Health Wellness programs