What are the responsibilities and job description for the Driver brooklyn park position at Scholastic Book Fairs?
Job Description : Safety *A. Perform and Monitor all CDL Drivers to ensure daily shift safety activities are taking place to include Driver Stretching and Pre / Post-Trip Truck Inspections.
B. Assist Branch Manager and Distribution Supervisor with investigation on all Driver accidents and injuries. Partner with Branch Manager on accountability requirements.
C. Co-chair (with Branch Manager) regular driver meetings to review safety processes, company safety incidences, and upcoming branch events (minimum of once per month).
D. Perform training for new Temp and Outsourced Drivers to include truck, lift gate, and driver operational processes. Also, ensure they have all required documents to meet DOT inspection requirements (CDL license, medical card, truck insurance, log book) prior to departing the branch.
E. Point Of Contact for difficult deliveries, which include stair / ramp deliveries and ensure systemic notes are added proactively to reflect delivery / pick-up obstacles.
2. Monitor performance of all drivers to ensure that maximum productivity and performance levels are maintained and all driver procedures are being followed.
3. Work with the Branch Manager (BM) / Warehouse Supervisor (WS) to perform duties as Branch Fleet Dispatcher to coordinate dispatching of all CDL drivers to accomplish scheduled deliveries and pick-ups using either the legacy CIS system or the new OTM (Oracle Transportation Management) System.
4. Communicate with National Transportation Specialists (NTS) to implement all approved schedule changes. Coordinate changes within the branch to ensure all changed deliveries and pick-ups occur.
5. Ability to plan for peak needs.A. Utilize information provide by NTS and the Branch Manager to plan for future needs.B.
Serve as liaison with truck rental companies to reserve and return rental trucks as needed.C. Serve as liaison with Temp Driver companies and / or Outsource Companies to schedule services.
D. Provide Temp Driver CDL credentials to Lake Mary Transportation Office and Branch Secretary prior to Temp Driver being used.
E. Coordinate training in advance of needs with Temp Drivers and / or Outsource Companies.F. Provide performance feedback to BM / WS as well as the Temp Drivers and / or Outsource Companies6.
Monitor fleet reports to insure all PM's and repairs are performed as scheduled.7. Work with the Branch Manager and NTS to implement emergency schedule changes due to unforeseen events such as accidents, injuries, breakdowns, late routes, etc.
8. Effectively communicate necessary routing information to assist NTS with routing improvements and driver feedback.9. Act as reserve DOT driver, to be used in all cases when necessary, during peak times, or in any emergency.
Adhere to all Company, local, state and federal rules / regulations inclusive of, but not limited to DOT, OSHA, and EEOC.
10. Assist the Branch Manager in interviewing all prospective drivers and the completion of driver ride-along / performance evaluations.
11. Train CDL Drivers in company procedures, to include but not limited to, proper safety precautions, acceptable uniform wear, proper verbal delivery presentation to customer, and how to receive a "damage free" book fair.
12. Review for accuracy : trip sheets, fuel tickets, road expenses, any driver DOT log books, and other paperwork, etc. prior to forwarding them to the Branch Manager.
Provide feedback to drivers in order to promote improved accuracy and completeness of documents13. Assist, when necessary, in loading / unloading trucks and other warehouse tasks as required, with or without assistance of mechanical devices.
14. Call the Branch Manager / Warehouse Supervisor immediately upon the occurrence of any of the following : * Accident or damage to person(s) or property.
Problem with a school delivery or pick-up.* Mechanical failure of equipment.15. Maintain good grooming and personal hygiene habits;
wear and maintain Company uniforms.16. Utilize proper techniques for lifting, packing, and handling heavy objects, climbing ladders and pushing / pulling display cases.
17. Maintain a clean, organized and safe work environment.18. Maintain trucks per company standards.19. Regular attendance in accordance with schedule.
20. Drug and alcohol free policy compliance. 21. Other duties as assigned.* Job Requirements
1. High School Diploma or GED Certificate preferred. 2. Verifiable commercial driving experience of at least one (1) year required.
3. Minimum of twenty-one (21) years of age. 4. Possess valid CDL license with air brake endorsement (Class A or B). 5. Previous Lead role or Supervisory experience is preferred.
6. Must pass a drug screen / alcohol screen, Motor Vehicle Record review, criminal background review, and a DOT physical examination indicating physical essential functions of job can be performed as required.
7. Must be able to drive vehicle weighing up to 34,000 GVW. 8. Ability to lift / carry up to 70 lbs., push and pull aluminum cases weighing more than 350 lbs.
on a regular and repetitive basis. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
9. Customer service orientated. 10. Must be able to operate a truck onboard computer, a personal computer, and follow GPS directions.
13. Good verbal / written communication skills, basic math skills, and ability to read. Important* *Please fill out the below information to be re-directed to the full application
Last updated : 2024-08-12
Salary : $31