Swing Shift Driver

Job Description

Job Description

About the Role: The Swing Shift Driver plays a critical role in ensuring the timely and safe transportation of goods during the designated swing shift hours, typically covering late afternoon to late evening. This position requires a dependable and safety-conscious individual who can navigate various routes efficiently while adhering to all traffic laws and company policies. The driver will be responsible for loading, transporting, and delivering products to customers, and maintaining the integrity and condition of the cargo throughout the journey. Effective communication with dispatchers, warehouse staff, and customers is essential to coordinate deliveries and resolve any issues that may arise. Ultimately, the Swing Shift Driver contributes to the smooth operation of the supply chain by providing reliable transportation services during off-peak hours, supporting overall business continuity and customer satisfaction.

• Ensure a high level of customer service is always provided
• Prepare the truck for operation by assisting in and overseeing the loading of trucks, securing items, and verifying the accuracy of shipping papers
• Unload products in a neat and orderly manner at other branch locations
• Maintain general understanding of products
• Complete vehicle inspections: inspect truck tires, lights, brakes, fluid, etc. to ensure safe and cost-effective performance with preventive maintenance in mind
• Deliver orders via the most effective route and ensure complete orders that are delivered in established time frames
• Maintain communication with the company during deliveries to ensure any updated instructions are received
• Maintain and monitor the truck maintenance and driving records
• Maintain a safe driving record that is free of violations
• Operate the forklift to move, unload, or hoist all inbound and outbound shipments from all the trucks
• Comply with DOT and OSHA Requirements
• May assist in maintaining a clean/orderly warehouse and yard
• Perform other various duties, as outlined by supervisor
• Exude, understand, and demonstrate actions according to the Company’s core values. These core values are courage, commitment, collaboration, compassion, ownership, and optimism

Qualifications and Physical Requirements:

• High school diploma or equivalent
• Willingness to participate in pre-employment and random drug screenings
• 6+ months experience driving medium size truck (under 3 tons, usually 4 wheels)
• Ability to lift and carry up to 75 lbs.
• Ability to drive and maintain alertness for long periods of time; including driving in the dark
• Ability to work in excessively hot and cold conditions due to the outside environment of various duties
• Maintain a clean driving record
• OSHA regulated Steel Toe Shoes: Either an ASTM F243 M/I/50/C/50 or ANSI Z41 PT M/I/50/50. Or an ASTM F2413 F/I/50/C/50 or ANSI Z41 PT F/I/50/C/50

What We Offer: We believe in taking care of our team—both professionally and personally. Our benefits include:

• 401(k) with company Match
• Employee Stock Ownership Plan ( ESOP)
• Medical, dental, vison, and life insurance coverage
• Flexible time off to support work-life balance
• Potential quarterly bonuses