Job Description

The Pella Urbandale location is seeking an experience Delivery Driver to serve the Des Moines area. The Delivery Driver is responsible for loading, driving assigned routes, and unloading products fulfilling customer expectations. Due to the size and weight of Pella windows and doors, this position requires the ability to lift up to 100lbs on a regular basis. This is a full-time position that reports to the Urbandale warehouse Monday - Friday at 6 AM.

What Pella has to offer:

• Competitive hourly pay rate with opportunity to earn over-time
• 401K with 4% company match
• Company sponsored health, dental, and vision insurance that begin the first of the month following a start date.
• Company paid life insurance
• Company paid short- and long-term disability insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Paid time off
• Paid sick days
• Paid holidays
• Employee discount

Responsibilitiesinclude the following, but not limited to:

• Drives truck loaded with Pella products to customer jobsite or other predetermined location, occasionally picks-up return products
• Loads and unloads trucks per delivery paperwork
• Works in a way that protects the product from damage during the delivery process
• Performs visual quality inspections on product while loading and unloading
• Collects money from customers on COD orders and issues a customer receipt
• Notifies manager or coworkers of shortages, discrepancies or anticipated needs
• Obtains customer signature as a verification of delivery or pick-up
• Develop continuous improvement suggestions
• Ensure vehicle is operated in safe manner at all times, in all conditions
• Reports maintenance needs on delivery vehicles
• Maintains DOT log book
• Meets company safety requirements by keeping work area neat and clean, following safety precautions and wearing required safety apparel (i.e. shoes, safety glasses, fall protection, seat belt, etc.)
• Must have a valid commercial driver’s license and be in compliance with the company Fleet Safety Policy

QUALIFICATIONS: To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The qualifications, physical demands and work environment characteristics listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required to successfully perform the job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Computer Skills

Familiarity with computers preferred. May be expected to develop proficiency in Pella proprietary software (i.e. PDQ, POETS, OMS, etc.) and/or company email systems (Outlook).

Communication Skills:

Excellent verbal and written English language skills are required as well as good customer service skills (in person or via the phone).

Professional Skills

Must be a team player and exhibit a strong desire to learn and promote self-growth.Must be pro-active, self-motivated, and have a demonstrated ability to follow assignments through to completion.Attention to detail is required.Must be able to develop trust, respect, and confidence of customers, coworkers and managers. Must present in a clean and neat physical appearance.

Mathematical Skills:

Ability to subtract two digit numbers and to multiply and divide with 10s and 100s.Ability to perform calculations using units of money, time, measurement, etc.Ability to calculate figures and amounts such as proportions, percentages, area, length, width, height, and depth.

Physical Demands:

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to stand; walk; use hands to finger, handle, type or feel; reach with hands and arms; and talk or hear.The employee is occasionally required to sit, stoop, or crouch. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 100 pounds.Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus. Repetitive body motions may be required. The employee may be required to perform tasks 1-2 stories above ground.Time commitment required of this position will vary with the seasons. Some overnight travel may be required.

Work Environment:

Work environment with this job includes company warehouse facilities, delivery vehicle, and customer job sites. The noise level of this job is typically moderate to loud. Temperature fluctuates with seasons.

About Pella Corporation

As the #1 most-preferred national window and door brand by homeowners across the country, Pella Corporation leads the industry in innovation and design. Founded in 1925, today the Pella Family of Brands encompasses a robust product offering sold and installed through various channels. We are a growing, privately owned company with 20 manufacturing locations and over 10,000 team members in the U.S. and Canada. Pella is consistently recognized as a great place to work by Newsweek, Forbes and Glassdoor, having most recently been named to America’s Greatest Workplaces for Diversity by Newsweek in 2024, as well as Forbes' 2024 Best Employers for Women and Best-In-State Employer in Iowa. We have also received numerous accolades for innovation and design, including Fast Company’s Best Workplaces for Innovators in 2024 and Most Innovative Manufacturers for 2022 and 2023.

At Pella, our team cares deeply, learns continuously and achieves results that go beyond. We encourage creative thinking that seeks out and includes diverse perspectives. And we empower you to do the work you’re most proud of — that’s why we offer individualized talent development plans, cross-functional experiences and opportunities for career advancement through personal and professional development.

With talent just like you, we are imagining, building and fighting for a brighter future for generations to come. Ready to find a career that sparks your passion?