Route Delivery Driver Trainee

Job Details: Level: Entry, Job Location: Knoxville

• Knoxville, TN, Position Type: Full Time, Salary Range: $19.50 - $23.00Hourly, Job Shift: Day, Job Category: Distribution
• Shipping, Job Title: Route Delivery Driver Trainee Location: Knoxville, TN Employment Type: Full-Time Shift: Monday–Friday | Start Time: 5:30 a.m. until route completion | 40–50 hours per week Reports To: A.S.R. Manager I IMPORTANT: Incomplete applications will not be processed.

Position Summary

We are currently hiring a full-time Route Delivery Driver Trainee to support our delivery operations and prepare for advancement into an A.S.R. Driver role. This hands-on training position is ideal for individuals with strong communication skills, a professional demeanor, and a desire to grow within a well-established company.

Key Responsibilities

Ride along with an A.S.R. Driver to deliver products to designated accounts Unload stock and assist in merchandising at customer locations Learn to operate handheld invoicing systems and reconcile delivery routes daily Maintain a professional and courteous manner with customers and staff Ensure a safe and clean driving record is upheld at all times Lift and move products weighing between 22–160 lbs.

Benefits

& Perks: Pay Range as a Trainee: $19.50 to $23.00 Upon promotion to your own dedicated route, your annual salary will increase to $70,000–$85,000 401(k) Retirement Plan: Cherokee contributes 8% of your salary automatically—no employee match required. Company contributions are discretionary. Optional employee contributions are welcome Investment portfolio has a historical average return of 7% Health Insurance: Provided through Blue.

Cross Blue. Shield of Tennessee 95% of individual coverage premium paid by the company Bi-weekly employee-only premium: $18.50 Paid Time Off (PTO): 6+ days prorated during your first year, depending on start date 15 PTO days after 1 year 20 PTO days after 3 years 25 PTO days after 10 years 30 PTO days after 25 years Paid Holidays: Thanksgiving, Christmas, and New Year’s Day Start your career path with a company that values its employees and invests in their future.

Apply today!

Qualifications

High School Diploma or GED required Must pass DOT physical and drug screening Prefer Class A or AP CDL license, not required Excellent interpersonal and communication skills Ability to work flexible hours and handle physical labor