DISTRIBUTION DRIVER
REPORTS TO: SHIFT MANAGER
STATUS: NON-EXEMPT
1ST SHIFT: MONDAY-FRIDAY 7AM-3:30PM
Summary
Boot Barn is where community comes first. We thrive on togetherness, collaboration, and belonging. We build each other up, listen intently, and implement out-of-the-box ideas. We celebrate new innovations, congratulate one another’s achievements, and most importantly support each other.
At Boot Barn, we work together to make a positive impact on the world around us, and by working collectively with encouragement, we consider ourselves “Partners.” With the values of the West guiding us, Boot Barn celebrates heritage, welcomes all, and values each unique Partner within our Boot Barn community.
Our vision is to offer everyone a piece of the American spirit – one handshake at a time.
Our Distribution Driver is responsible for the safe, timely, and accurate transportation of products from the Distribution Center to retail store locations, ensuring proper handling, adherence to delivery schedules, and compliance with all company and regulatory standards. Other duties may include but are not limited to shipping and receiving light computer work, the use of DC equipment such as forklifts, order pickers, etc. and the ability to work collaboratively in a team environment.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities
- Safely operate a delivery vehicle (van, box truck).
- Pick up, transport, and deliver products to retail store locations on schedule.
- Load and unload goods, using dollies, pallet jacks, lift gates, etc.
- Verify orders before departure and upon delivery (quantities, condition, paperwork, etc.).
- Ensure proper handling of products to avoid damage.
- Manage invoices, packing slips, and delivery confirmations.
- Ensure proper handling of products to avoid damage.
- Maintain delivery logs, mileage records, and receipts.
- Supports warehouse functions such as receiving materials, maintaining warehouse organization, shipping materials, and preparing customer orders.
- Maintains safe and clean work environment by keeping shelves, pallet area, workstations and vehicle neat.
- Responsible for reporting any issues related to the routes or equipment to direct supervisor/manager.
- Demonstrates high level of quality work, attendance, appearance and high degree of professionalism in communication and attitude with customers, partners and vendors.
- Adhere to all local, federal, and state laws in addition to Company policies, procedures, and practices. These may include but are not limited to complying with the Company’s Time & Attendance policy and procedures and partnering with management to sustain workplace health and safety requirements according to OSHA regulations and the Company safety guidelines.
- Perform any other duties that may be assigned by management.
Qualifications
Qualifications
- 1-2 years of work experience, preferably in a Distribution Center environment.
- 1-2 years of experience operating a van and/or box truck.
- Valid Class C Drivers License required.
- Proficiency in general DC procedures (including shipping and receiving/order picking).
- Ability to operate all DC equipment such as forklift, pallet jack, order picker, etc.
- Proficiency with inventory/database programs and POS System knowledge preferred, APTOS a plus.
- Knowledge of Warehouse Management System experience a plus.
- Ability to work flexible hours and varying shifts to meet the needs of the business.
- Strong communication (verbally & in writing), customer service, time management and organizational skills.
Competencies
- Ensure Effective Communication - Listens carefully and attentively to others' opinions and ideas. Communicates information clearly, concisely, and professionally.
- Establish Trust - Follows through on commitments. Is honest and direct with others. Promotes a culture of respect for, commitment to, and compliance with Company values, beliefs, and standards. Ensures the protection of confidential information.
- Professionalism - Acts with integrity and accountability to self and others while maintaining a positive attitude.
Boot Barn Benefits & Additional Compensation Opportunities
- Competitive hourly pay rate of $22.00 - $25.00.*
- Weekly pay.
- Merchandise discount: 50% off of Exclusive Brands and 40% off of third-party brands.
- Paid Time Off plan for year-round Boot Barn Partners.**
- Medical, Dental, Vision and Life Insurance.**
- 401(k) plan with generous company matching.
- Flexible schedules and work/life balance.
- Opportunities for growth at every level.
*Compensation varies based on geography, skills, experience, and tenure*
**For eligible Boot Barn Partners
Physical Demands
In general, the following physical demands are representative of those that must be met by a Partner to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to allow differently abled individuals to perform the essential functions of the job.
- Standing, walking and squatting more than fifty percent of the work shift.
- Required to lift, move and carry up to 40 pounds.
- Ability to read, count and write to accurately complete all documentation and reports.
- Must be able to see, hear and speak in order to communicate with partners and customers.
- Specific vision abilities include close vision, distance vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and ability to adjust focus.
- Manual dexterity required using hands to finger; handle, feel and type; reach with hands and arms.
[ ] Sedentary: Limited activity, no lifting, limited walking
[ ] Light: Office work, some lifting, bending, stooping or kneeling, walking
[ X ] Moderate: Mostly standing, walking, bending, frequent lifting
[ ] Arduous: Heavy lifting, bending, crawling, climbing
Work Environment
In general, the following conditions of the work environment are representative of those that a Partner encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to allow differently abled individuals to perform the essential functions of the job within the environment.
- The workspace is clean, orderly, properly lit and ventilated with the proper safety compliance.
- Noise levels are considered moderate.
Boot Barn, Inc. reserves the right to make exceptions to modify or eliminate this document or its content. This document supersedes all previous policies, procedures or guidelines pertaining to this subject.
Our core value of community bands us together in supportive and inclusive ways to drive our collective success. Boot Barn provides equal employment opportunity to all applicants and employees without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, age, national or ethnic origin, veteran or military status, disability, as well as any other protected status under the law.
Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) - Boot Barn will provide reasonable accommodations (such as a qualified sign language interpreter or other personal assistance) with the application process upon your request as required by applicable laws. If you have a disability and require assistance in this application process, please visit your nearest Boot Barn Store or Distribution Center or reach out to Human Resources at 1-949-453-4400, Option 4.
