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VDWL - Delivery Associate - Erie, United States - Veterans Delivery Workforce and Logistics, LLC
Description
VDW Logistics is always striving to satisfy our customers with effective, efficient, and exceptional package deliveries within Erie County. We are looking for safe, reliable, energetic, and professional individuals to join our team in our drive for success.
We have many different job positions available as we look to grow in the community.
Delivery Associates drive our vehicles to deliver packages from Amazon's Distribution Center to residences and businesses within Erie County.
COMPENSATION: $19.00/hour
SHIFTS: 3, 4 or 5 Workdays per Week (typically 8-10 hours per day and you must be available 1+ weekend day)
GENERAL RESPONSIBILITIES:
Deliver packages for clients to residential and commercial locations daily
Adhere to all safety guidelines and quality standards on and off the road
Interact in a positive and a professional manner with customers, the general public, and other team members at all times
Carry and utilize (company provided) mobile technology to deliver customer packages, manage delivery progress, and solve obstacles
Be able to lift and carry packages, sometimes up to 50 pounds each (though most are much lighter) with or without reasonable accommodation including hand trucks for packages over 50 pounds.
Be able to walk up flights of stairs to deliver with or without reasonable accommodation.
May make more than 180 stops per day and can get in and out of the van each time with or without reasonable accommodation.
Be able to work up to10-hour days starting as early as 8am. The latest shift ending at 7pm.
Associate will be required to take rest and meal breaks each day.
Routes may be in similar areas, but no guarantee of route location each day.
Typically, you are operating your vehicle alone trying to meet delivery deadlines and company quality standards
WORK ENVIRONMENT:
You may be required to climb up/down stairs carrying or operating a hand truck to deliver various packages of different dimensions and weight.
This is outside so you will deliver in all the elements of weather
Routes and hours may vary based upon work volume and driver efficiency
QUALIFICATIONS:
Proven track record for reliability and professionalism.
High school diploma is a plus but not required.
Professional driving experience is a plus but not required
Demonstrate strong communication skills
Self-motivated and able to work in a self-directed environment with an upbeat attitude
Ability to work with a team in a fast paced, ever-changing environment
JOB REQUIREMENTS:
Must be at least 21 years old
Possess a valid drivers license in your state of residence
Proficient in English, sufficient to meet US DOT standard of ability to read road signs and communicate with regulatory personnel
Ability to lift, bend, reach, kneel, crouch, and/or stretch during shifts up to 10 hours long
Ability to safely operate and navigate a van up to gross weight 10,000 lbs.
Ability to effectively operate a GPS
Ability to lift, push, pull and move boxes up to 50 pounds
Capable of moving up and down stairs
Open to all levels of education
BENEFIT OPTIONS:
Health Insurance
401k with matching
PTO
Life Insurance
Short-term and/or Long-term Disability
Dental Insurance
Vision Insurance
Weekly bonuses
Discounted phone plans and vehicle maintenance
3, 4, or 5 Workdays per Week
Uniforms
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*We highly respect the US Armed Forces and their families. We encourage all veterans, Guardsmen (Army and Air) and Reservists to apply and be rewarded for your leadership skills you've developed.
**We are an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will be considered for employment regardless of age, national origin, race, color, disability, religious beliefs, or sexual orientation.
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