Driver Lead

RJ Schinner is celebrating 75 years of business! Our journey started back in 1951. Today, we're proud to have 21 distribution centers across the U.S. and a team of 700+ amazing people, all working together to keep distributors in 48 states stocked with the essentials - from paper goods and foodservice packaging to cleaning supplies.

Headquartered in Menomonee Falls, WI, we're proud to be recognized as one of Deloitte's Wisconsin 75 most successful private companies and recognized by BizTimes' Future 50 Program as one of the fastest-growing privately-owned companies in southeastern Wisconsin.

But what really matters? The people behind it all. When you join RJ Schinner, you're not just taking a job - you're becoming part of a team that values hard work, celebrates success, and believes in growing together.
Schedule: Monday - Friday | Early-Morning Start Times | 1-2 Overnight Stays per Week

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Maintain Class A CDL license, driver qualification documentation and acceptable driving record in order to drive for the company on an as-needed basis.
• Acts as Liaison between driver and transportation coordinator on an as-needed basis
• Assist with approval and coordination of vacations and route coverage
• Participate in driver interviews and assist Management with hiring drivers and back-up drivers
• Partner with management and transportation to ensure route coverage including but not limited to temporary drivers, carriers, and/or directly covering for the vacancy
• Administer the planned and unplanned maintenance of all driving equipment for designated branch.
• Perform monthly pre-trip inspection audits to ensure all equipment meets FMCSA and RJ Schinner standards
• Partner with Safety to coordinate driver onboarding and Driver Qualification documents, on an as needed basis
• Conduct driver training and road tests on new employees or designated remedial training program.
• Assist Management and/or the HR-Safety department on coaching or corrective action
• Maintain working knowledge of systems such as GEOTAB, Samsara, Descartes, JJ Keller Encompass, and hardware components to diagnose and resolve driver questions and issues
• Support Management with the correction of driver Hours of Service (HOS) issues in GEOTAB
• Assist with the collection and completion of accident and injury paperwork and processes
• Perform driver ride-along as directed by management
• Other duties as assigned

What We're Looking For In A Driver:

• You have a valid Class A CDL Operator's License
• You bring at least 3 years of driving experience
• You can meet DOT requirements, including pre-employment and random drug testing
• You have a clean driving record and can pass a background check
• You have a current valid Federal Medical Card
• You understand the common hazards on the road and follow best safety practices
• You have previous experience making deliveries
• You're a natural problem solver
• You take pride in providing excellent customer experiences

Perks Of Being on The Team:

• Competitive base pay with annual increases and year-end bonus opportunities
• Hourly pay plus overtime after 40 hours
• Comprehensive Medical, Dental, and Vision insurance, plus employer-paid life, short term disability, and accident insurances
• Two weeks of paid time off in your first year, along with paid holidays and paid leave programs
• Consistent truck assignments and steady routes you can count on
• Driver incentive programs that reward you for being a safe driver
• Newer trucks and equipment with automatic transmissions for a smoother ride
• Technology upgrades that make your job easier and more efficient
• Regular employee appreciation events
• Special employee pricing on RJ Schinner sold products
• ½ off RJ Schinner apparel, plus plenty more!

Location: 4747 McConnell Center Dr. B, Greensboro NC, 27405 |

R.J. Schinner Co., Inc. is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. We hire and promote for all positions without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity and/or expression, disability, or veteran status. All terms and conditions of employment are administered on the basis of equality.