Overview
Mittera Iowa in Urbandale is seeking a Delivery Driver. Delivery Drivers are responsible for local and long-distance driving company vehicle with a capacity of more than 3 tons to deliver and pick up loads of finished product, goods, materials and paper stock. A Class A Commercial Driver's License (CDL) is a mandatory requirement for all applicants. This ensures that our drivers possess the necessary qualifications and experience to safely and effectively operate the vehicles in our fleet, while complying with state and federal regulations. This position must maintain, clean, inspect and operate the Company truck and van. When not operating a company vehicle, they provide support with shipping/receiving functions. Drivers deliver exclusively intrastate. Mittera believes in promoting a work-life balance and ensuring a high level of satisfaction among our team members. Drivers are guaranteed to be home every night!
Responsibilities
- Load, transport and deliver items to clients or businesses locally or out-of-state in a safe, timely manner
- Review orders before and after delivery to ensure that orders are complete, in good condition, and meet weight requirements
- Assist with loading and unloading items from vehicles
- Provide excellent customer service, answering questions, and handling complaints from clients
- Adhere to assigned routes and following time schedules
- Abide by all transportation laws and maintaining a safe driving record
- Prepare reports and other documents relating to deliveries
- Operate equipment and machines, such as cars, trucks, forklifts, etc.
- Perform other duties as assigned
Requirements
- High school diploma or equivalent
- Must have a Class A CDL
- At least 1-3 years previous driving experience in manufacturing industry preferred
- Valid driver's license and clean driving record
- Ability to read scales and record measurements (basic math skills)
- Willingness to adhere to assigned routes, schedules, safety procedures, and transportation laws
- Strong time management and customer service skills
Physical Requirements
- Requires use of proper body mechanics with pushing, pulling, reaching, lifting, squatting, kneeling and bending
- Pushing/pulling and lifting up to 50 lbs
- Requires fine motor hand and arm movement, manual dexterity and coordination
- Requires near visual acuity
- Requires working around and operating departmental equipment
- Must be able to access and navigate each department in the facility
- Requires the ability to function in a professional manner under stressful circumstances
Work Environment
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is occasionally exposed to outdoor elements and occasionally hazardous materials.
Benefits
- Medical
- Dental
- Vision
- Life and AD&D Policies
- Short and Long-Term Disability
- 401K with Company Match
- Paid Time Off
- Paid Volunteer Time Off
Mittera is an equal opportunity employer. We are committed to equal employment opportunity regardless of race, color, ancestry, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, citizenship, marital status, disability, gender identity or Veteran status. We also consider qualified applicants regardless of criminal histories, consistent with legal requirements.
Visit mittera.com or stop by and fill out an application at a Mittera location near you.