Driver Lead (Transportation)

Driver Lead

Imperial Dade is the leading independently owned and operated distributor of foodservice packaging and janitorial supplies in North America. As a provider of customized supply chain solutions, we serve customers in many business-to-business market segments, including restaurants, grocery stores, healthcare, sports and entertainment, and cruise lines. Founded in 1935 and headquartered in New Jersey, Imperial Dade serves as a mission-critical partner to more than 120,000 customers through our footprint of 130+ branches.

Imperial Dade has a Driver Lead role available in Jessup! Join a strong and continuously evolving transportation group, helping our business grow. Imperial Dade is a great place to take that next step if you're eager to find your next opportunity.

The Driver Lead is responsible for overseeing Driver associates, completing required paperwork and reports, overseeing driver operations, and providing the necessary leadership to ensure the achievement of departmental goals. The Driver Lead is a working role where they will be taking care of daily deliveries while also providing leadership for driver's crew.

The schedule for this position is Monday - Friday from 6am to Finish.

You will:

• Conduct meetings with Driver associates, including monthly safety huddle
• Overseeing driver associates and driver operations
• Complete the required paper, including sending to Transportation Management, reports such as driver logs, driver meal forms, hazmat information, and any compliance paperwork
• Notify Branch Leadership/ Transportation Manager about work-related problems and/or procedures
• Ensure safety regulations and safety policies are followed, and required safety equipment is available and maintained
• Participate in training seminars and company meetings
• Foster an atmosphere that enhances team cohesiveness
• Provide direction to ensure adherence to department guidelines, policies, and procedures
• Participate in reviewing, selecting, and hiring new associates

You have:

• A valid commercial driver's license
• Must be able to pass a DOT Medical Exam
• A good driving record
• Good organizational, time management, and leadership skills
• Knowledge of warehouse functions/operations
• Knowledge of Commercial Motor Vehicle operations and regulations
• Strong communication skills
• Microsoft Outlook and Excel knowledge is a plus

About Imperial Dade!

We offer a dynamic environment for our more than 7,500 employees to work, learn, and grow professionally. We value our people and strive to create rewarding career opportunities by offering competitive salaries and benefits (medical, dental, vision), a 401(k) program with company match, life insurance, a generous paid time off package, educational reimbursement, paid family leave, and adoption assistance. We are excited to invite talented individuals with a passion for excellence to join our team.

Imperial Dade is an EEO Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, pregnancy, status as a parent, national origin, age, disability (physical or mental), family medical history, or genetic information, political affiliation, military service, or other non-merit-based factors.

Our company is a Fair Chance employer, committed to providing opportunities for qualified individuals with past justice system involvement. We believe in assessing candidates based on their skills and experience. A conditional offer of employment will be contingent upon the successful completion of a background check, consistent with applicable federal, state, and local laws.

MASSACHUSETTS APPLICANTS: It is unlawful in Massachusetts to require or administer a lie detector test as a condition of employment or continued employment. An employer who violates this law shall be subject to criminal penalties and civil liability.