FIL Van Driver Lead - West Point VPC Team

Lead Van Driver

Come be a part of our excellent team!

Glovis America, Inc. is a third-party logistics provider headquartered in Irvine, CA. Since our inception in 2002, we are committed to delivering our customers products via truck, rail, or ocean vessel throughout the U.S., Canada, and Mexico. Glovis America makes every effort to exceed standards by providing quality service to our customers and vendors of the automotive, freight forwarding, parts distribution, used car, and fuel industries. We cater logistics strategies and processes to our customers' needs by utilizing the latest information systems and advanced technologies.

The Lead Van Driver position is responsible for ensuring that units are moved from point "A" to point "B" in a safe and timely manner, while following all company policies and procedures. In addition, this position is responsible for effectively leading team members in order to achieve daily goals.

Responsibilities:

• Move vehicles to their proper location in a safe and efficient manner
• Effectively lead team members on bus, providing direction and assistance, in order to meet daily goals
• Ensure that all vehicles moved in the yard are moved in a safe and timely manner to their correct locations by Glovis standards
• Willfully complete all tasks as instructed by leadership
• Ensure drivers follow company policy and procedures
• Communicate company guidelines and standards to the team members on the van, so they are aware of what should and should not be done
• Ensure all team members on van are following all company rules, regulations, policies, and safety guidelines, including but not limited to proper dress code
• Ensure all team members on van abide by the speed limit at all times, and are not conducting themselves in a manner that can cause damage to the vehicles
• Report all violations to the supervisor
• Communication and teamwork
• Communicate and work with internal/external customers, supervisors, and peers to accomplish tasks effectively
• Coordinate and communicate with other Van Drivers to ensure everyone is working together to achieve the same goal
• Communicate to the supervisor any problems that arise, that could hinder them from meeting the daily goal
• Other duties as assigned

Skills:

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Ability to follow verbal and written instructions
• Good interpersonal skills in order to work well as a team
• Good driving record
• Prior leadership experience preferred

Education & Experience:

• High School Diploma or GED
• Supervisory experience preferred
• 1 year of experience preferred

Physical Requirements:

• Ability to sit in front of a desk and/or in front of the computer for long periods
• Repetitive use of hand/grasping product, writing, and typing
• Lift up to 15 lbs.
• Carry up to 15 lbs.
• Stand/walk

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of this job.

Working and Environmental Conditions:

• Typical office environment with low-level noise exposure based in a plant manufacturing/warehouse setting.
• Must be comfortable driving 3/4 ton van with employees on board
• Exposure to outdoor temperatures and vehicle exhaust fumes
• The position is based in a plant manufacturing/warehousing environment.
• Communication with employees and field partners will be primarily conducted via phone and email.

The above statements are intended to describe the general nature of work performed by employees assigned to this position. They are not intended to be a complete list of all job duties performed by persons in the position. Glovis America reserves the right to revise or amend duties at any time as the needs of the company and requirements of the job change.