What are the responsibilities and job description for the Company Driver/Shipping Support Specialist position at PDI Ground Support?
Company Overview
PDI Ground Support Systems, Inc. is a leading manufacturer specializing in weapons and aircraft support equipment, primarily serving the United States Air Force, Navy, and over 50 allied air forces worldwide. Renowned for delivering high-quality products on time, we are committed to excellence and precision in everything we do.
Overview
We are seeking a motivated and reliable Company Driver/Shipping Support Specialist to join our dynamic team. This role combines safe and efficient driving with essential shipping support duties to ensure seamless logistics operations. If you thrive in a fast-paced environment, enjoy driving, manual handling, and providing excellent customer service, this opportunity is perfect for you!
Duties
· Operate assigned company vehicles safely, legally, courteously, and in accordance with company policy and all requirements applicable to the vehicle and load.
· Review the daily route, delivery priorities, pickup instructions, addresses, contacts, operating hours, and required paperwork before departure.
· Verify material, part identification, quantity, destination, packaging condition, and documentation before loading or accepting a pickup.
· Load, position, secure, protect, and unload materials using appropriate restraints and material-handling equipment to prevent shifting, damage, loss, or contamination.
· Obtain required signatures, delivery confirmations, bills of lading, packing slips, receipts, photographs, and other proof of pickup or delivery.
· Communicate traffic, vehicle, customer, vendor, documentation, or schedule problems immediately so priorities can be adjusted.
· Perform and document required pre-trip and post-trip vehicle inspections; report defects, damage, warning lights, maintenance needs, accidents, tickets, and unsafe conditions immediately.
· Maintain vehicle cleanliness, fuel level, safety equipment, registration, insurance documents, and assigned supplies.
· Protect confidential information, customer property, government-related material, and shipment documentation while in transit.
· Follow site-specific safety, security, PPE, check-in, and dock procedures at all customer and vendor locations.
· When not driving, assist with loading, unloading, packing, receiving, material movement, staging, labeling, housekeeping, and shipment preparation.
· Use email, phones, navigation tools, scanners, shipping systems, and electronic proof-of-delivery tools accurately as assigned.
· Take ownership of assigned routes and support tasks, confirm completion, and return all paperwork and undelivered material promptly.
Requirements
- Proven experience in warehouse operations, delivery driving, or courier services.
- Valid driver’s license with a clean driving record; experience operating commercial trucks or box trucks preferred.
- Ability to perform heavy lifting safely using proper lifting practices; experience with manual handling equipment like pallet jacks is a plus.
- Familiarity with DOT regulations related to commercial vehicle operation and weight handling in the workplace.
- Strong knowledge of route driving, traffic laws, and safe driving practices for van or courier deliveries.
- Experience with manual transmission vehicles is desirable but not mandatory; willingness to learn is essential.
- Excellent customer service skills with the ability to communicate effectively via mobile devices or in person.
- Ability to work efficiently in a fast-paced environment while maintaining safety standards at all times.
Join us as a Company Driver/Shipping Support Specialist and be part of a team dedicated to precision logistics and outstanding service!
Pay: $24.00 - $30.00 per hour
Expected hours: 40.0 per week
Work Location: In person
Salary : $24 - $30