About the Role
Palapa Logistics LLC is seeking dependable, team-oriented Last-Mile Delivery Drivers with excellent customer service skills to join our team. This role focuses on efficient package delivery to customers' homes and businesses, driving a company-provided vehicle. We offer comprehensive paid training and a supportive work environment.
Responsibilities
- Operate company delivery vehicles safely, adhering to traffic laws and regulations.
- Ensure proper handling and secure delivery of all parcels.
- Deliver 200-250+ packages daily, managing routes effectively.
- Use and maintain delivery equipment, including handheld devices.
- Maintain accurate logs of working hours, vehicle mileage, and cargo.
- Adhere to all company and industry regulations and policies.
- Conduct pre-trip and post-trip vehicle inspections.
- Report any mechanical issues, accidents, or violations promptly.
- Communicate delivery schedule changes to customers.
- Communicate effectively with warehouse personnel.
- Inform management of obstacles to safe and efficient deliveries.
- Navigate diverse delivery routes and drive in varying weather conditions.
- Load and unload packages efficiently and safely.
- Be customer-obsessed, delivering packages and smiles.
- Lift packages up to 50 lbs.
- Get in and out of a delivery van and walk up and down stairs throughout the shift.
Requirements
- Eligible to work legally in the U.S.
- At least 21 years of age.
- Valid Driver's License.
- Clean driving record with no recent violations or accidents.
- Ability to commute to Staten Island.
- Full-time availability preferred.
- Strong attention to detail and excellent organizational skills.
- Reliable, punctual, and able to work independently.
- English language proficiency.
Skills
- Customer service
- Interpersonal skills
- Adaptability
- Problem-solving
- Route management
- Communication
Location
- New York City
- Staten Island
Work Type
- Full-time
- On the road
Experience Level
- Driving experience required (2 years preferred)
- No experience needed (paid training provided)
Salary/Compensations
- $23.75/Hour
Benefits
- Paid Training
- Paid Time Off
- Health insurance
- Vision / Dental insurance
- Tuition reimbursement
- Paid sick time
- Referral program
- Stable, full-time employment
- Supportive and collaborative work environment
- Excellent career growth opportunities
- 401(k) with matching contributions (Coming Soon)
- Bonus hours compensation
- Optional Overtime opportunities
- Flexible schedule options
About the Company
- Palapa Logistics LLC is a premier Delivery Service Partner (DSP) with Amazon.
- We are deeply committed to excellence and customer satisfaction.
- We are looking for dedicated drivers who share these core values.
Equal Opportunity
- All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.
- We are an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will be considered for employment, regardless of age, national origin, race, color, disability, religious beliefs, sexual orientation, or any other protected class status.
