Lead Driver

Lead Driver - 1st Shift, 6:00 AM - 2:30 PM 

Major Responsibilities

• Ensures that all orders are accurately and efficiently delivered in compliance with specified customer instructions and company policy.
• Assists the Transportation Manager/Supervisor by coordinating and monitoring freight delivery, ensuring compliance with safety standards, delegating delivery tasks, training and providing available tools in order to meet or exceed productivity and quality goals and objectives.
• Supports Company/facility initiatives in daily actions and decisions.
• Assists in company safety training and continuous improvement.
• Assists in scheduling drivers, scheduling driver route training, and responding to drivers’ assistance needs.
• Loads product onto truck at the Distribution Center and prepares for delivery.  May be required to use power equipment, such as a forklift or pallet jack, to load the truck.
• Performs Driver observations in yard and on route.
• Performs yard check for equipment status and security.
• Performs pre-trip check of vehicles, trailers, and cargo to ensure that mechanical, safety and emergency equipment is in good working order, cargo is undamaged, and all load-related documentation is complete and accurate.
• Covers Essendant routes on driver callout, vacations, and as necessary.
• Delivers product from the Distribution Center to the customers’ location, applying knowledge of commercial driving regulations and roads in the area.
• Unloads product from truck to customers’ dock, inspecting cargo and completing required documentation.
• Performs all job responsibilities in adherence with established Company driving policies and procedures.  Remains compliant with company, state and federal testing and licensing requirements, submitting proof as requested.
• Assist Logistic Supervisor in scheduling repairs/maintenance with Penske. Transfers equipment to and from Penske, per Company policies and procedures.
• Understands and demonstrates Essendant’s' Core Values.
• Performs other duties as assigned.
• Some overtime and after hour phone calls may be required.

Skills/Knowledge Required

• Ability to lead and train drivers in Essendant’s policies and procedures.
• Proficiency in the usage of the Fleet Management System to monitor driver E logs.
• CDL license required – Class A.
• Ability to perform tasks of the function within established safe driving guidelines.
• Ability to use equipment such as forklift and pallet jack to load trucks, and remain certified to operate all such equipment.
• Hazmat training for hauling hazardous materials may be required.

Education and Experience

• High School diploma or GED required.
• Minimum five (5) years of experience driving heavy box trucks and/or tractor trailers required.