Delivery Driver: No Marijuana Test Required

Delivery Associate/Delivery Driver

Optimum Delivery Service, LLC is a locally owned and operated Amazon Delivery Service Partner (DSP). We are currently seeking self-motivated, hard-working, friendly, outgoing and kind Delivery Associates/Delivery Drivers to deliver Amazon packages to local residents and businesses. You will be provided with paid training, and all of the equipment and the delivery vans to ensure you're delivering the Amazon packages safely and with a smile.

Package delivery experience is a plus but is not a requirement; it is our job to teach you how to deliver packages and utilize the technology required to deliver those packages while driving our delivery van.

We are seeking reliable, independent, self-motivated, safe, flexible and hard-working individuals who pay attention to details, can problem solve quickly in a wide range of situations, and thrive in a fast paced environment. We are seeking full-time positions as delivery driver associates at our Maple Grove, MN, location.

Job Description:

• Report to work on-time for scheduled shifts. Shift starts promptly at 6:40AM, 7:10AM and 7:40AM
• Load each vehicle daily prior to each shift in under 20 minutes (Packages are presorted)
• Safely delivery Amazon packages to businesses and residences on-time. This may require going up stairs (We deliver packages with a smile!)
• Able to lift packages (up to 50 lbs) and be able to get in and out of a van quickly throughout the day.
• Drive high-roof vans around the Maple Grove/Minneapolis Metro area, averaging 75-125 miles per day
• Enter and exit the vehicle at a minimum of 40 times per day, up to 275+ times/day
• Deliver packages in ALL weather conditions (in extreme weather, we will suspend routes as Safety is our #1 priority.)
• Follow GPS to each delivery location (GPS provided)
• Scan and take an accurate photo of each package.
• Contact customers when package can't be delivered. Ensure it's marked accordingly.)
• Must be able to efficiently and safely make 25 stops per hour
• Assist other drivers as needed
• Maintain Vehicle Cleanliness throughout your shift and at the end of your shift. (Cleaning materials are provided)
• Fuel vans daily at the end of your shift. Fuel cards provided. Get gas receipt if needed to get gas.

You MUST apply the emergency brake, put the van in park, disengage the seatbelt at EVERY STOP.

• Pace yourself throughout the day in this physically demanding position. Communicate with Supervisors as needed and complete routes in the allotted time frames established.
• Must own a Smart Phone, be able to use it proficiently and ensure you always have reliable means of communication.
• Must be able to quickly problem solve, sometimes independently.
• Must Wear an Amazon-branded uniform (provided for free once, but required to be returned at the end of your relationship with us)

The ideal candidate is a:

• Team player & positive attitude
• Punctual and Reliable
• Efficient & Responsible
• Accountable & honest
• Adaptable to new processes & Change
• Solution-oriented & accepting of others
• Passionate & Transparent

Being a team player is an absolute must. While you will spend the majority of your day alone in a van making deliveries, we work as a team and constantly support each other throughout the day. There is always someone available at the push of a button to call you back while you are on the road.

If you possess a strong work ethic, want to make fantastic pay, and have a desire to grow personally and to help others grow as well, we want you on our team as a Delivery Driver!

Candidates must be able to work weekends and overtime as needed--depending on package demands set by Amazon. Each driver must value SAFETY and RESPECT of each other first and foremost, as well as being customer service oriented.

Qualifications:

• Ability to work 4 days a week
• Ability to maintain focus and pay attention to detail in a fast-paced environment
• Ability to speak, read, and write in English to communicate with the general public, to understand highway traffic signs and signals in the English language, to respond to official inquiries, and to make entries on reports and records
• Ability to communicate effectively and professionally with members of the public, coworkers, managers, and Amazon employees
• Ability to effectively operate a global positioning system (GPS) navigation system
• Ability to use electronic devices for route navigation and planning
• Ability to maintain basic logs and records
• Ability to carry out a series of instructions without constant supervision
• Ability to communicate effectively with support team and to provide excellent customer service and satisfaction, despite potentially stressful events/conditions
• Ability to drive and deliver in all types of weather, and in all types of routes
• Ability to walk, lift, bend, reach above the head, kneel, crouch, twist, and/or stretch during shifts up to 10 hours long. In certain situations, longer
• Ability to lift, lower, push, pull, and sort boxes and packages weighing up to 50 pounds each on a frequent basis
• Ability to climb up and down stairs frequently throughout the workday
• Ability to successfully handle and timely deliver customer packages
• Ability to timely report for scheduled shifts and maintain reliable attendance
• Ability to support the team in daily work requirements including participation in rescue calls when other team members need assistance with their routes
• Ability to use a hand truck, Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) (e.g., gloves, safety shoes, etc.)
• Ability to see and avoid obstacles and tripping hazards
• Ability to complete required training

Additional Information:

All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.