Driver Lead

Driver Lead

We're RJ Schinner, a family-owned business that's been thriving for over 70 years. Our journey started back in 1951. Today, we're proud to have 20 distribution centers across the U.S. and a team of 600+ 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.

Job Summary:

The Driver Lead role is responsible for assisting management with the oversight of drivers and routes to ensure proper coverage. This role is also responsible for supporting local management and corporate departments to ensure compliance with DOT FMCSA regulations and RJ Schinner expectations. This may be expected to driver 50% or more depending on the need of the location and management.

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

Physical Demands:

The employee is frequently required to sit, talk and/or hear; frequently required to stand, and/or walk. Employee must frequently lift and/or move up to 50 pounds while moving inventory, packages, boxes, pallets and additional warehouse equipment. Vision abilities are required for this job which may include close vision, sound, ability to adjust focus, manual dexterity for equipment usage.

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
• off RJ Schinner apparel, plus plenty more!