Delivery Driver
Wheel & Sprocket is a growing, nationally-recognized specialty bicycle retailer with 11 brick-and-mortar locations and an e-commerce operation. The person in this position is part of the Operations Team responsible for delivering and receiving inventory, loading/unloading trucks, handling inter-store inventory transfers, sorting & organizing products, and general operational support.
Job Description
Technical Responsibilities
- Comply with driving rules and regulations (size, weight, route designations, parking, and break periods) as well as with company policies and procedures
- Maneuver trucks into loading and unloading positions
- Planning routes and meeting delivery schedules with the ability to drive up to 300 miles a day
- Inspecting vehicle for mechanical items and safety issues and schedule maintenance
- Maintain a clean, neat, and orderly truck and work area
Logistics and safety responsibilities
- Desire to work in a fast-paced, organized and positive warehouse/logistics environment
- Transport bikes and other inventory to and from Wheel & Sprocket locations
- Meet medium level physical exertion requirements, ability to frequently lift packages weighing up to 55 lbs: Load, unload, pick, put away, consolidate, stack and stage products and materials
- Electronically process orders for multiple internal clients and external suppliers. Verify that proper documentation is attached
- Assist in maintaining the security of the warehouse. Conduct operations in a manner that promotes safety
- Communication and collegiality responsibilities
- Communicate problems, concerns and ideas to management. Identify process improvements
- Participate in all assigned training programs and adhere to all guidelines
- Follow oral and/or written instruction
- Attention to detail and good time management skills
- Proficiency with Google Workspace, Microsoft Office, spreadsheets
Personal Responsibilities
- Communicate well with and effectively serve customers, colleagues and other stakeholders
- Have a strong work ethic to get the job done
- Hear feedback well and make necessary changes
- Give feedback directly and in a candid, honest and effective manner
- Be dedicated to continuous improvement of own work and of the business
- Have a positive attitude and strong sense of integrity
- Take responsibility for own career and solving own problems
Other Notes
We are looking for a detail-oriented associate who is reliable, punctual and safety-minded, with a strong work ethic. It is also important that you display a positive, helpful demeanor, and a commitment to providing excellent customer service. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly exposed to moving mechanical parts, as well as an office environment. Conditions are based on delivery destinations, and will include exposure to all weather. Candidates must have a valid driver’s license, no recent moving or driving violations and be willing to submit background/drug checks.
This position is in Milwaukee, WI near the MKE Airport. Hours: Full time 40 hours per week.
Applications available on the Wheel & Sprocket website.
