Route Delivery Driver Trainee

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

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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 BlueCross BlueShield 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