Route Delivery Driver Non-CDL

Looking for a job on the open road with the ability to be home nights and weekends? General Pet Supply, a division of Central Pet & Garden Co. is looking for non-CDL Drivers in the Burnsville, MN area.

Full-time employees enjoy excellent benefits including medical, dental, vision, flexible spending accounts, short-term and long-term disability, free life insurance, tuition reimbursement, product discounts and more! You will play an important role in helping the organization achieve our goals of providing a high level of customer satisfaction.

ROLE SUMMARY

Drives various sized Class C straight truck, locally and out of town, to deliver pet food and supplies to veterinarian, pet and farm channels. Drives alone; is expected to be able to perform all aspects of job as described below.

MEASURES OF SUCCESS

• Complete necessary paper/computer work (i.e., Proof of Delivery, etc.).
• Preform pre-trip and post-trip vehicle inspection.
• Operate straight truck or tractor trailer with manual transmission, locally or out of town (up to 500 miles per day for local routes), in accordance with local, state and DOT laws and company policy.
• Unload product from truck
• Merchandise product (certain accounts only).
• Re-secure load (using straps, moving pallets, etc.) between deliveries.
• Pick up returns from clients (i.e., full pallets to single items).
• Clean out truck includes sweeping, stacking pallets, product returns and dunnage.
• Fuel up vehicle.
• Provide a high level of customer service.
• COD collections.
• Maintain cleanliness/safety of immediate work area.
• Be able to log hours of service through data tracking system to keep an accurate record of hours. If data system is not available, the driver must maintain paper logs of the prior seven days.
• Regular attendance.

IDEAL CANDIDATE ATTRIBUTES

•   Able to read, write and speak English and perform basic math calculations, including addition, subtraction, multiplication and division.
• Maintain a professional appearance with practice of personal hygiene and abide by the dress code.
• Possess a strong work ethic, good attendance, motivation and a positive attitude. 
• Must be organized, attentive to details, able to read a map, and operate tablet with GPS function
• Maintain a valid driver’s license to operate a motor vehicle in the state of employment.
• Must be safety conscious and possess a good driving record.  Must maintain driving record in accordance with Company’s driver performance standards. 
• Must be able to pass a pre-employment drug screen, comply with Central Garden & Pet Company’s drug and alcohol policy and will be required to participate in quarterly random drug testing program for non-CDL drivers.
• Must meet Central Garden & Pet Company’s physical and medical requirements and possess a valid medical card.
• Able to perform the physical requirements of the position as described in this job description and job duties as outlined in the training manual(s).
• Must possess excellent customer service skills, communication skills and demonstrate tact and diplomacy.   Must be courteous and responsive to customer needs. 
• Position requires a high level of concentration when operating the motor vehicle.
• Must be flexible to changing customer or operational demands.  Must be able to work early mornings, late evenings and overtime on short notice. Able to deliver over-night routes as needed.
• Must be able to operate commonly used delivery equipment, including a handcart and a pallet jack.
• Must be a self-starter and able to work without supervision. 
• Ability to use an electronic device to support DOT logging requirements and other operational requirements.
• Ability to work in a constant state of alertness and safe manner.

WORKING CONDITIONS

• Standing/walking on uneven surfaces.
• Temperature varies based on weather conditions.
• Sitting/driving for multiple hours to complete deliveries.
• Bending/twisting getting in and out of the truck and delivering product.
• Use of equipment including pallet-jacks, hand trucks,  etc.
• Lifting/down stacking pallets of products at deliveries.
• Mostly local routes.

General Pet Supply is a division of Central Garden & Pet Co. At Central Garden & Pet (NASDAQ: CENT and CENTA), we believe home is at the center of our lives, and our employees are driven by our purpose to nurture happy and healthy homes. Our company is made up of thousands of people across North America, with an emerging footprint across the U.K., Mexico, China and Canada - all dedicated to helping gardens bloom bigger, pets live healthier, and communities grow stronger. We are united by our mission to lead the future of the garden and pet industries…one blade of grass and one wagging tail at a time. Visit our website at www.central.com and www.generalpet.com to learn more.

We are an equal opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, or any other characteristic protected by law.