Thacker Caskets is the largest family owned and independently operated funeral supply company in the United States and has been in business over 80 years! Thacker is a wholesaler of caskets and funeral supplies selling to a consistent customer base of licensed funeral homes its distribution areas. Thacker operates over 18 distribution centers in over 20 states serving thousands of customers on an annual basis. It’s a great opportunity to come onboard with a growing company who can provide consistent and stable work!
Thacker is currently looking to add a Non-CDL driving position due to its immense growth. In the position, you will be responsible for delivering caskets and other funeral products to funeral home customers in a 3 ½ hour radius of the distribution center. In addition, the driver will assist with loading outbound deliveries and unloading inbound deliveries. The driving position requires a professional appearance, strong customer service skills and an unwavering positive attitude.
The position is located in our Little Rock, AR distribution center.
Duties of the position include:
· Providing customers with the best delivery service.
· Making deliveries to funeral home customers within a 3 ½ hour radius.
· Loading delivery vehicles prior to making deliveries.
· Routing deliveries in a manner that ensures timely deliveries.
· Unloading incoming shipments of products.
· Inspecting products going to funeral home using Thacker’s 10-point inspection process.
· Assisting with making sure the distribution center is clean and organized.
Required Qualifications & Characteristics:
· Ability to lift heavy products; over 50 lbs.
· Over the age of 21.
· Minimum of two years driving experience.
· DOT compliant; if not, DOT physical will need to be completed as part of the hiring process.
· Reliable form of transportation to and from work.
Preferred Qualifications & Characteristics:
· Previous experience in operating large vehicles.
· Previous training in inspecting and repairing products.
· Forward thinking and proactive in nature.
We look forward to receiving your resume, but request that you take the required assessments as a part of the consideration for an interview. If interested, please act promptly as we are looking to add this position to our team immediately!
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: From $18.00 per hour
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- 401(k) matching
- Dental insurance
- Health insurance
- Paid time off
- Vision insurance
Work Days:
- Monday to Friday
- Weekends as needed
People with a criminal record are encouraged to apply
Application Question(s):
- Have you driven large trucks or vans for work in the last year or two? If you answer YES, list the trucks or vans.
- Have you worked in a warehouse before? What type of work did you complete? (loading, unloading, prepping orders, computer use?)
- Are you able to work weekends when our rotating schedule calls for it?
- Do you have a valid DOT Medical Card? If no, are you able to obtain one before the first day of employment?
- Shifts will start around 630am on average. Trucks return, on average, by 330pm or 4pm. Do you have schedule conflicts for those start times?
Work Location: In person
