Overnight Driver

Description

Union Supply Group

Since its founding in 1991, Union Supply Group has grown into the most innovative and price-sensitive supplier of commissary goods and services. Union Supply Group provides food, apparel, footwear, electronics, and personal-care products to State, Federal and County correctional institutions nationwide.

SAFETY AND SERVICE INCENTIVE PLAN – QUARTERLY BONUSES

The purpose of the Route Driver is to achieve key Distribution Center overall organizational goals and objectives.

Responsibilities/Duties:

• Loads vehicles via pallet jacks and straps/secures pallets as necessary to prevent damage in transit.
• Delivers merchandise on customers’ premises via pallet jack, liftgate, dolly, and/or by hand as necessary (many facilities personnel assist with unloading) and obtains receipt for goods. Verifies load against shipping papers.
• Drives truck to destination applying knowledge of commercial driving regulations and roads in area.
• Maintains truck log according to Federal and Company regulations.
• Performs thorough daily pre-trip and post-trip inspections as required by Federal regulations and notes any issues as they may arise.
• Maintains telephone contact with Supervisor.
• Does not use Truck or Company fuel/credit card for any personal matters.
• Be able to make one overnight run a week during the week (company puts driver up in a hotel; never on a Friday night)

Equal Employment Opportunity Policy

Union Supply Group provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation and training.

Qualifications/Requirements:

• Must have an "Active DOT Medical Card" or be able to obtain a "DOT Medical Card"
• Driving record with minimal/no incidents (no DWI’s, DUI’s, fatalities, etc.).
• Dependability and punctuality to be at work on time each scheduled work day.
• Ability to operate professionally & independently with minimal supervision.
• Prior experience operating trucks with ELD and ELD related software (preferred).
• Will be required to pass a background check prior to an offer of employment and be eligible for security clearances to enter secure correctional facilities.

Physical Requirements:

• Ability to push/pull pallets up to 2,000 lbs on/off a truck with a pallet jack.
• Ability to break down and stack boxes weighing 50 lbs as necessary.

Qualifications

Salary : $21