Route Driver

Route Driver

Responsibilities

The Route Driver is responsible for the movement and delivery of merchandise and products to store locations within assigned routes in an accurate, timely, and safe manner.

Operational Duties

Control Merchandise and Equipment

Scan drivers’ logs and tuxedo manifests into and out of the HUB
Assist in the reconciliation of data entry errors, transfer discrepancies and pending transfers
Ensure security of all HUB equipment and tools
Ensure only appropriate persons are accessing hub facilities

Safety

Perform driving function within the parameters set forth by the Transportation Safety Department
Ensure that work areas are clean
Report all injuries to up-line management on a timely basis
Attend required safety training and meetings

Employee Relations

Actively support corporate mission statement
Maintain a professional and courteous relationship with stores, customers and vendors
Works collegially in teams

Transportation Minimum Requirements

Must be at least 21 years of age
Must have minimum 2 years driving work-related experience (job training will be provided)
Valid driver’s license (Class A or Class B CDL is preferred but not required)
Able to pass a Company road test
Able to pass a DOT physical, including drug screen
Good driving record: No more than 2 moving violations in past 24 months or 3 moving violations in past 36 months
No DUI’s, DWI, or license suspension in last 10 years
Must never have tested positive for a controlled substance
No more than 1 preventable (DOT recordable) accident in past 12 months
Familiar with the Scranton, PA and surround market and neighboring cities/surroundings
Ability to work in all areas of the HUB’s distribution center and perform any necessary job duties as assigned

Physical Requirements

Able to sit and remain alert while driving for a period of at least 10 hours
Shift manual transmission with use of foot pedals
Drive 26 ft. automatic transmission box trucks with a capacity of at least 26,000 GVW
Reach above shoulder, at waist level and below waist level to maneuver and direct controls to operate truck
Squat or crouch to handle or position freight
Enter and exit vehicle cab minimum of 8-10 times per day. Entry and exit will be achieved with the assistance of various steps, footholds, and handholds. This requires additional bending, twisting, climbing, squatting, crouching, and balancing
Push and/or pull 500 or more pounds on a dolly cart or manual pallet jack
Push, pull, and lift 50 pounds without the aid of mechanical equipment at a minimal distance of 12 feet
Frequently reach for freight at waist level, above the shoulder, or below the waist, with required movement to left or right
Must work well in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment
Hours of operation and schedules are subject to change and may require early morning, evenings, weekends, holidays, or late night shifts
All staff employees are expected to be available to work in all areas of production as required

Other Duties

This job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing or activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice.

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