Part-Time Van Driver

Thank you for your interest in a career at M. J. Kellner! We’re always looking for team members who take pride in delivering exceptional service. If you’re passionate about helping others and thrive in a customer-focused environment, we’d love to hear from you. Position: Part-Time Van Driver Location: Springfield Job Id: 162 # of Openings: 1 Part-Time Van Driver About Us M. J. Kellner is a locally owned broadline foodservice distributor. We have everything a commercial kitchen needs to operate. We sell to restaurants, nursing homes, hospitals, and schools within a 125-mile radius of Springfield. We have been serving central Illinois for more than 100 years and are proud members of this community. Bill Kellner, our third-generation owner, did not have a 4th generation to carry on the family legacy, so he initiated an Employee Stock Ownership Plan in 2013. On October 31, 2021, the company became 100% employee owned. This is at no cost to our employees and is a very generous retirement benefit for us to look forward to and work hard for every day. We come to work each day to exceed all of our customers' food service needs and to be their most trusted and reliable partner. Summary The Part-time Van Driver assists the Sales and Operations teams by delivering product to customers that have been shorted product or need an emergency delivery to ensure that our customers continue to receive exceptional service. Must possess a valid, non-commercial Class D driver’s license with a clean driving record. A CDL is not required for this role. Essential Functions Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Drives product to Customers or Sales Consultants who are in need of special deliveries Assists the warehouse employees with tasks such as sweeping, emptying trash, and general upkeep of the warehouse facility Uses assigned tools and equipment, including company vehicles, safely as instructed General Support Assists the Customer Service Supervisor as needed Assists the Vice President of Transportation as needed Assists the Vice President of Foodservice Sales as needed Other duties as assigned Safe Driving Driving in inclement weather (i.e. snow, ice, rain) Reliability/Punctuality Time Management Ethical Conduct Flexibility Supervisory Responsibility This position has no supervisory responsibilities. This job operates in outdoor, warehouse, and office settings. In these settings, it is often difficult to regulate temperature, so extreme heat and cold may be experienced. This role drives large vehicles. Physical Demands The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to stand; walk; sit; use hands to finger, handle, or feel objects, tools or controls; reach with hands and arms; climb; talk or hear. This position is very active and requires standing, walking, bending, kneeling, stooping, crouching, crawling, and climbing all day. The employee must occasionally lift or move office products, supplies, and machinery weighing from 10 - 100 pounds. Position Type and Expected Hours of work This is a part-time, non‑exempt position. Typical days and hours of work are Monday-Friday 10:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m., but there may be unpredictable/on-call schedules depending on the needs of the business. Travel Daily travel within 150-mile radius of Springfield, IL is expected for this position. Required Education and Experience High school diploma or equivalent Preferred Education and Experience Two years of experience in work force Additional Eligibility qualifications Must possess a valid, non-commercial Class D driver’s license with a clean driving record. A CDL is not required for this role. AAP/EEO statement M. J. Kellner Co., Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer (EOE) according to Title 44, Ill. Administrative Code, and Subpart C Section 750.150. Other Duties Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties, and responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time. #J-18808-Ljbffr