Driver in Des Plaines, Illinois at Warehouse Direct Inc
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Job Description
Warehouse Direct is looking for dependable, customer-focused Route Drivers to join our growing team. If you enjoy being on the road, take pride in providing excellent service, and want to work for a stable, family-owned company, we'd love to hear from you!
As a Route Driver, you'll play a key role in delivering office products, furniture, janitorial supplies, breakroom products, and other workplace essentials to customers throughout the Chicagoland area. You'll represent Warehouse Direct by providing safe, accurate, and friendly deliveries while building positive relationships with our customers.
What You'll Do- Safely operate a company box truck to deliver products to customer locations.
- Load and unload deliveries while ensuring products arrive safely and in excellent condition.
- Follow assigned delivery routes and schedules while maintaining efficiency and accuracy.
- Perform daily pre-trip and post-trip vehicle inspections and promptly report maintenance concerns.
- Verify deliveries, obtain customer signatures, and complete delivery documentation accurately.
- Provide exceptional customer service during every delivery.
- Communicate effectively with dispatch, warehouse personnel, and customers regarding delivery status or issues.
- Maintain a clean, organized, and professional vehicle.
- Follow all DOT regulations, company policies, and safety procedures.
- Valid driver's license with a clean driving record.
- Previous route delivery or commercial driving experience.
- Ability to safely lift, carry, and move products throughout the workday.
- Strong customer service and communication skills.
- Excellent time management and organizational abilities.
- Ability to work independently while maintaining a positive attitude.
- Experience delivering products in a distribution or warehouse environment.
- Familiarity with handheld scanners or delivery technology.
- Knowledge of DOT regulations and safe driving practices.
- Experience operating a box truck.
Warehouse Direct has proudly served businesses throughout the Chicagoland area since 1979. As a family-owned company, we help organizations create productive workplaces by providing office supplies, furniture, technology, janitorial products, breakroom solutions, printing services, promotional products, and much more.
Our employees are the reason for our success. We believe in supporting one another, providing opportunities for growth, and creating a workplace where people enjoy coming to work.
Our Core Values- Care About the Customer
- Positive Attitude
- Be Proactive
- Eager to Learn
- Team Player
- Competitive pay based on experience
- Performance-based incentives
- Paid Time Off (PTO)
- Medical, Dental, Vision & Life Insurance
- 401(k) with company participation
- Employee growth and development opportunities
- Full-time position
- Monday-Friday
- No weekends!
- Home every night
Des Plaines, Illinois
Conveniently located near I-90 and Touhy Avenue.
Apply Today!If you're a dependable driver who enjoys delivering outstanding customer service and wants to be part of a company that values its employees, we'd love to meet you. Join Warehouse Direct and help keep businesses moving every day!
Warehouse Direct is an equal opportunity employer. All applicants will be considered for employment without attention to race, color, religion, sex, marital status, national origin or ancestry, citizenship status, age, physical or mental disability unrelated to ability, sexual orientation, military status, order of protection status or unfavorable discharge from military service.