Border States is hiring: Delivery Driver in Mankato

Overview

Delivery Driver role at Border States. This position is located in Mankato, MN. Application deadline: September 11, 2025. Applications may be reviewed before or after the listed deadline; postings remain active until filled.

Border States is 100% employee-owned, empowering employees to make decisions, find solutions and receive rewards for their work.

Job Summary

Supports the day-to-day operations of the Warehouse by providing delivery and warehouse services. Delivers materials to customer sites or branch locations. Maintains vehicles and schedules mandated inspections. Keeps a clean vehicle, maintains daily driver logs and vehicle inspection reports. Completes truck summaries and other backup detail daily. Loads and unloads materials and provides exceptional customer service.

Responsibilities

• Provides delivery of material to Border States branches and customer sites based on business needs.
• Maintains delivery vehicle in clean, good working condition and monitors maintenance and mileage data as required.
• Schedules DOT/state-mandated inspection visits as required.
• Maintains daily driver logs and vehicle inspection sheets.
• Completes truck summary, driver’s log and other backup detail daily; pays truck expenses and updates records as appropriate.
• Adheres to all local, state, and federal traffic and safety regulations.
• Understands truck routes and may coordinate deliveries with our own trucks, assigned freight companies or other carriers based on special requests or the best shipping method.
• Loads and unloads material at branches and customer locations.
• May perform warehouse functions including order filling, stocking shelves, processing returns, receiving and shipping, as needed.

Non-essential Functions

• Performs or assists with other duties/projects as assigned by supervisor/manager.
• May conduct Vendor Managed Inventory (VMI) as part of the daily route.
• May check and pack material to be delivered.
• May maintain shipping equipment and keep the work area clean and safe.
• May assist the City Desk and Will Call areas with customer service functions including order entry, filling orders, processing returns, expediting, technical assistance, Will Call, and other functions as needed.
• Other duties as assigned by supervisor or designate.

Qualifications

• Two years of work experience preferred.
• Prior warehouse distribution experience including forklift operation and knowledge of electrical products/systems is preferred.
• Minimum of 21 years of age.
• Valid driver’s license to operate company vehicles is required.
• Current medical certification is required.
• Clean driving record is essential.
• Working knowledge of PC for Windows and Internet. SAP software is a plus.

Skills and Abilities

• Ability to perform job duties accurately and efficiently while delivering exceptional customer service.
• Excellent interpersonal communication (reading, writing and speaking English).
• Ability to effectively plan and organize.
• Excellent customer service skills: competent, accurate, responsive and engaged.

Physical Requirements

Lift and carry requirements: Occasionally 0–33%, Frequently 34–66%, Continuously 67–100%

• Lift from Floor to Waist: less than 10 lbs (Occasionally); 10–25 lbs (Occasionally); 26–50 lbs (Occasionally); 51–75 lbs (Occasionally); 76–100 lbs (Occasionally); 101+ lbs (Not at all)
• Above Waist Lift: less than 10 lbs (Occasionally); 10–25 lbs (Occasionally); 26–50 lbs (Not at all); 51–75 lbs (Not at all); 76–100 lbs (Not at all); 101+ lbs (Not at all)
• Unilateral Carry: less than 10 lbs (Occasionally); 10–25 lbs (Occasionally); 26–50 lbs (Not at all); 51–75 lbs (Not at all); 76–100 lbs (Not at all); 101+ lbs (Not at all)
• Bilateral Carry: less than 10 lbs (Occasionally); 10–25 lbs (Occasionally); 26–50 lbs (Occasionally); 51–75 lbs (Occasionally); 76–100 lbs (Not at all); 101+ lbs (Not at all)

Physical Activity (typical daily frequencies): Sitting, Standing, Walking, Bending/Stooping, Crawling, Climbing stairs, Reaching, Kneeling, Balancing, Repetitive motion, Trunk rotation, Pushing/Pulling, Handling, Fingering, Driving, Desk work, Use of tools, Hearing, Exposure to weather, Travel.

Additional Information

This job description is a summary of duties and is subject to change. Employees must perform essential duties and meet job requirements with or without reasonable accommodation.

Equal Opportunity

Border States is an equal opportunity employer. We value diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.

Pre-employment screenings

• Criminal background check (required for all positions)
• Motor Vehicle Record (MVR) check (required for positions involving driving)
• Drug testing

The MVR check and drug testing vary by role and will be communicated during onboarding.