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Hours Full-time, Part-time
Location Windsor, Connecticut

About this job

Driver

Benefits Start Day 1 for Full-Time Colleagues - No Waiting Period!

Are you passionate about driving? Looking to build your career in an exciting industry and a growing world class organization? Come see why so many of our team members recommend us to their friends!

Who are we?

Target Specialty Products, is proud to be a member of the Rentokil family of companies in North America. We pride ourselves on being a trusted partner to many of the world's leading brands across industries as diverse as manufacturing, distribution, retail, food service, and hospitality. We are extremely proud of our legacy of excellence and constantly work to enhance the value and impact of our services.

Responsibilities

What do our Drivers do?

Drivers transport multiple products from distribution centers to customer locations. They also perform inspections before and after a trip and unload cased products from the trailer to customer facilities. Drivers follow appropriate safety procedures to transport cargo and maintain logs of vehicle repair status and working hours. This role is directly involved in all phases of customer delivery, inventory management and customer interaction.
  • Transport target products from manufacturing plants or retail and distribution centers
  • Inspect vehicles for mechanical items and safety issues and perform preventative maintenance
  • Take and comprehend orders and ensure delivery shipments within state and/or in other cities/states
  • Ensure all document and billing paperwork is available with each shipment
  • Reach destinations within assigned time-lines and verify recipient information according to company protocols
  • Submit weekly, monthly and yearly reports, as required
  • Drive long distances.
  • Fill up on fuel, clean truck, and wash windows.
  • Report to a dispatcher any incidents encountered on the road.
  • Monitor road conditions and watch for traffic congestion.
  • Follow all applicable traffic laws.
  • Inspect their truck before and after the trip, and record any defects they find.
  • Follow accident procedures if an accident occurs.
  • Keep a log of their activities.
  • Report serious mechanical problems to the appropriate personnel.
  • Keep their truck, and associated equipment, clean and in good working order.
  • Plan routes using maps or satellite tracking.
  • Arrive at clients' on time.
  • Take rest periods during trip.
  • Transport hazardous materials.
  • Take special precautions while driving.
  • Find and keep clients.
  • Maintain log of trips.
What do you need?
  • High school diploma or GED
  • At least three years of experience driving and maintaining delivery trucks and routes
  • Ability to operate electronic equipment and software (GPS, AVL units, CB)
  • Ability to lift at least 50lbs loading and unloading products
  • Able to work a flexible schedule, including early mornings and weekend work when needed
  • Ability to obtain and maintain licenses/certificates as required by federal, state and local regulations
  • Must pass pre-employment background screen
Qualifications

Why Choose Target Specialty Products?

A career with Target is exactly that - a professional trajectory filled with opportunity. We pride ourselves on being a world class team that rewards high performance. We offer competitive pay on a bi-weekly pay schedule and many of our roles offer incentives based on performance and providing exceptional customer experience.

Below you'll find information about some of what Target Specialty Products has to offer. All Full-Time Colleagues qualify for the following and Part-Time Colleagues qualify for most benefits when they meet certain criteria.
  • Professional and Personal Growth:
    • Robust Paid Training & Professional Development Path
    • Opportunity to grow - We love to promote from within!
    • Fantastic Tuition Reimbursement benefits & Scholarship Programs (for FT Colleagues)
  • Wellness:
    • Excellent Health benefits including Medical, Dental, Vision, and Life Insurance with no waiting period. Full-time colleagues are eligible to begin enrollment immediately upon hire with benefits starting day 1!
    • Access to Flexible Spending Accounts for Health-care or Dependent Care Expenses
    • Outstanding Company-Paid Short Term Disability
    • Access to Long-Term Disability Insurance
    • Wellness Reimbursement Program
    • Employee Assistance Program that offers services such as free counseling services, will preparation, discounts to health clubs, and other benefits
    • Company-paid sick time
  • Savings & Retirement:
    • 401(k) retirement plan with highly-competitive company-matching contributions
    • Holiday Savings Club option with company-matching funds
    • Employee Discounts (includes many offerings, including cellular/mobile service, health clubs, and more)
  • Work-Life Balance:
    • Vacation Days & sick days
    • Company-Paid Holidays & Floating Holidays
We are looking for individuals who want to make a difference where our customers live and work. Is that you?

Target Specialty Products is a Drug-Free Workplace

Target Specialty Products is an equal opportunity employer with a commitment to equality in every aspect of employment. As we expand, we are focused on building a foundation of diverse talent and equality in all areas of our workforce. All qualified applicants receive equal consideration, regardless of race, gender, sexual orientation, religion, ethnicity, national origin, veteran status, or disability.

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  • Spanish Version – Revised November 2009
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