Lead Delivery Driver

At Batesville, you will be a part of a dynamic team committed to excellence and innovation. A recognized leader in the death care industry in North America, we are committed to our mission of helping families honor the lives of those they love. We are currently seeking a Lead Local Delivery Driver (Non-CDL) to join our team in Peoria, IL.

Your Role at Batesville:

As a Lead Driver you will be responsible for the day-to-day operations and continual improvement of a local customer service center (CSC), including direct lead responsibility of drivers and other CSC associates.

How You'll be Rewarded:

• Batesville is a family. You will be part of a family of highly committed associates who are passionate about our company, committed to our customers and excited about our future.
• Competitive pay
• IMMEDIATE ELIGIBILITY -Comprehensive medical, dental and vision insurance, as well as prescription coverage, short-term disability, Employee Assistance Program (EAP), and more.
• Generous 401K Matching Program
• Paid time off
• Opportunities for development and advancement

What You'll Do:

• Safely operate Commercial Motor Vehicles ranging from straight truck to van.
• Deliver and unload new funeral caskets in a safe manner.
• Develop and nurture customer relationships.
• Effectively meet CSC and customer demands.
• Responsible for local operational performance in the following areas: DOT regulations, health and safety, vehicle inspection and maintenance, work standards, procedures and policies, and customer satisfaction
• Assist in the achievement and reduction of cost per delivered unit and hours per unit measures.
• Protection of company assets such as inventory, purchase and fuel cards, petty cash, etc.
• Support high standards of customer service in the areas of order taking and customer problem solving.
• Adherence to governmental regulations (DOT, OSHA)
• Assist in training of health and safety, phone skills, standard operating procedures, etc.
• Execution of product recalls and field quality repairs
• Interaction and coordination with associates, sales, customers, RDC Managers, District CSC Managers, and home office
• Participate in cross-functional projects to improve company performance.
• Provide input regarding market needs as they relate to distribution and service.
• Lead employees. Carries out supervisory responsibilities in accordance with the Company policies, the Code of Ethical Business Conduct, and applicable laws.
• Responsibilities include assisting with interviewing, training employees; planning, assigning, and directing work; appraising performance; addressing complaints and resolving problems.
• Other duties may be assigned.

What You'll Bring:

• 3 years of commercial truck driving experience
• High school diploma or general education degree (GED)
• Valid driver's license
• Clean drivers abstract and ability to operate a straight truck safely.
• Must pass a vehicle road test.
• The employee must pass DOT physicals, including vision requirements and random drug and alcohol screenings.
• Basic computer skills
• Ability to calculate figures and amounts such as discounts, interest, percentages.
• Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals.
• Ability to speak effectively before groups of customers or employees of organization.
• Ability to write routine reports and correspondence.
• Ability to define problems, problem solve, collect data, establish facts, and draw valid conclusions.

Nice to Haves:

• Ability to effectively use computers and associated applications (experience in JD Edwards)
• Greater than 5 years' experience in a Logistics Supervisorial Position preferred.
• Class B CDL
• Strong customer service orientation
• Diligent attention to safety
• Dependable, positive attitude, honest, quick learner, good communication skills and team player

Physical Requirements:
To perform this job successfully, the physical demands listed are representative of those that must be met by an employee. Reasonable accommodation(s) may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to sit, stand, walk, use hands to handle and feel, reach with hands and arms, talk, and hear. The employee may occasionally be required to crouch, or lift items as heavy as 50 lbs. This job may require the employee to see with clarity at both near and far distances.

What Sets Us Apart:

Making a difference: Helping families honor the lives of those they love isn't just our mission. It's why we do what we do every day to make every Batesville product the best it can be.
Development is a priority: We promote learning and development from Day 1. From ourExperience Batesvilleonboarding program to self-guided courses on Batesville University, there are numerous opportunities to advance your skills. We encourage associates to create Individual Development Plans (IDPs) to help drive career-focused discussions and advancement.
Putting customers first: We value the funeral professional's role in serving families and are committed to doing our part to ensure their success.
We Have Fun! We work hard, but when it's time to play, we get creative - and competitive. We provide numerous engagement activities to bring people together across the organization.
We Give Back: We support our communities by assisting in fundraising events and volunteer programs to help those in need.*These services are not available at all Batesville locations.

DISCLAIMER: The above information in this job description has been designed to indicate the general nature and level of work performed by the employee within this classification. It is not designed to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities and qualifications required of any employee assigned to this job. Nothing in this job description restricts management's right to assign duties and responsibilities to this job at any time.

At Batesville, we strive to build a diverse workforce through equal-opportunity employment that embraces and leverages the differences each individual has to offer. We are an Equal Employment Opportunity/ Affirmative Action Employer of minorities/females/disabled/veterans.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $22.50 per hour

Expected hours: No less than 40 per week

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Fuel card
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Shift:

• Day shift

Work Days:

• Monday to Friday
• Weekends as needed

Work Location: In person

Salary : $23