Van Driver Lead - Hueneme Port Team

Van Driver Lead

Come be a part of our excellent team!

• High School Diploma preferred, but not required
• On-the-job training
• Increases every 6 months for first 36 months
• Shift premiums on 2nd and 3rd shifts
• Medical, dental, and vision insurance
• 100% company paid employee life insurance & short-term disability
• 14 paid company holidays
• 80 hours of vacation
• 48 hours of sick
• 401K with generous match
• Eligible tuition reimbursement
• Eligible for auto allowance of $300 per month
• Eligible for wellness reimbursement of up to $50.00 per month
• Eligible to receive referral bonuses
• Team wear
• Eligible for discretionary bonus annually
• Years of service awards, employee assistance program, frequent employee appreciation events & more!

About Glovis America Inc.

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.

Summary

The Van Driver Lead is responsible for safely transporting employees while supporting and providing leadership to the shuttle team. This role promotes safety, professionalism, accountability, and efficient operations while ensuring any unprofessional behavior, safety concerns, or operational issues are promptly reported to management. Available to work overtime throughout the week as well as weekends.

Responsibilities

Primary

• Safely operate company vans to transport employees throughout the facility and designated locations.
• Ensure all routes used are within safety standards, if any issues you are to report these hazards immediately to your reporting supervisor and/or manager.
• Lead and support daily van driver operations to ensure efficiency and productivity.
• Coordinate driver assignments, schedules, and transportation routes as directed by management.
• Conduct pre-trip and post-trip vehicle inspections and report maintenance concerns immediately.
• Ensure compliance with company policies, safety procedures, and traffic regulations.
• Monitor driver performance, attendance, professionalism, and adherence to operational expectations.
• Assist with training drivers on safety and operational procedures.
• Maintain clear communication with operations management regarding transportation needs and operational updates.
• Respond quickly to transportation delays, incidents, or operational challenges.
• Promote a positive, safety-focused, and team-oriented work environment.
• Report all accidents, unsafe conditions, policy violations, and unprofessional behavior to management.
• Ensure timely escalation of employee relations (ER) complaints, concerns, and policy violations to Supervisor/Manager upon becoming aware of, observing, or receiving reports of such matters.

Secondary

• 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
• All other duties as required

Compensation Range

$23.30 per hour

Skills

• Ability to read, write speak/understand instructions based on workorder and supervisor instructions required
• Comfortable driving shuttle van required
• Leadership and team coordination preferred
• Prior leadership experience preferred
• Strong safety awareness preferred

Education & Experience

• High School Diploma/GED required
• Shuttle transportation experience preferred
• Valid driver's license required

Glovis America, Inc. adheres to the equal employment opportunity guidelines set forth by federal, state, and local laws. The information requested on this form is sought in good faith and will not be used to discriminate against the applicant based on race, religion or creed, color, national origin, ancestry, physical disability, mental disability, medical condition, genetic characteristics, marital status, sex or gender (which includes pregnancy, childbirth, or related circumstances), gender identity, gender expression, age, citizenship, sexual orientation, family care or medical leave status, military and veteran status, political affiliation, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state and local laws.

Physical Requirements

• Constantly use right and left foot controls
• Constant use of right and left hands for simple and firm grasping
• Constant use of right and left hands for fine manipulation
• Lift usual 5 lbs, up to 20 lbs.
• Carry usual 5 lbs, up to 20 lbs.
• Sit and drive 5+ hours per day
• Stand, walk, bend, stoop, reach over shoulder, kneel, push, pull, squat, crouch 1-3 hours per day

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

Working and Environmental Conditions

• Typical outdoor setting and environment
• Must be comfortable driving 3/4 ton van with employees on board
• Exposure to outdoor temperatures and vehicle exhaust fumes

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.