Lead Driver - 2nd Shift: Route Leader & Trainer
Listed on 2026-05-29
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Transportation
Driver, Delivery
12:00pm-8:30pm/Monday-Friday
What you’ll be doing :As a Lead Driver, you will train and mentor new delivery drivers and fill in for supervisors and cover drivers as needed. You will lead daily completion of work to include scheduling and assisting with deliveries, performing routing functions and partnering with the Supervisor to address and resolve any issues.
In this role, you will transport products safely and deliver office supplies on your assigned route to customers. You will manage the routes for Drivers in the building.
At times, depending on volume, you will load vehicles. You will organize and load product for delivery utilizing the manifest ensuring the most efficient delivery route and schedule.
Safety is our utmost priority so, in this role, we will look to you to ensure safe work practices and embrace and foster our safety culture.
You will be a problem solver for our customers; providing customer support, accepting product returns and will be empowered to make your customers' day. You’re our brand on wheels!
In your role as a leader, you will be essential to the success of Staples Supply Chain as we deliver to our customers.
What you bring to the table:- An ability to be a safe and courteous driver who can navigate your way around a map and all kinds of weather and road conditions.
- An ability to make sound decisions, be it driving, parking, safety related and/or customer interaction related.
- An ability to learn and utilize software applications including a working knowledge of Microsoft Office-specifically Word and Excel.
- An ability to use technology including GPS and mobile Proof of Delivery (POD) devices.
- A personal commitment to your growth and development.
- An ability to bring new ideas that add efficiency and opportunities to grow the business.
- An inclusive approach with your colleagues and customers to forge strong relationships and foster collaboration to resolve issues.
- An ability and willingness to maintain cleanliness of vehicle including performing pre-trip vehicle inspections and reporting any maintenance concerns.
- Must have a valid driver's license with a driving record indicating a safe driving history acceptable to the company and at all times remain eligible to drive a commercial motor vehicle under applicable laws and regulations.
- Ability to pass a DOT physical and drug screen (No THC) to the extent legally permissible.
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