Box Truck Driver - Transportation Department
hace 10 días
Irvington
Job DescriptionBox Truck Driver – Transportation Department Location: Irvington, New Jersey Job Type: Full-Time, Year-Round Starting Pay: $19.00 per hour Regular Schedule: Monday through Friday | Approximately 40 hours per week Additional Schedule: Some Sundays may be required based on business needs Overtime: Primarily available during high-volume or peak seasons Travel Area: Irvington, NJ | Brooklyn, NY | Kingston, NY Position Summary Recruit1 is hiring an experienced Box Truck Driver for the Transportation Department of a well-established uniform and finished-goods company in Irvington, NJ. The Transportation Department is responsible for safely and efficiently moving inventory, finished products, supplies, and other materials between the company's locations in: • Irvington, New Jersey, • Brooklyn, New York, • Kingston, New York This position requires an experienced and highly responsible driver who is comfortable operating a box truck in both New York City traffic and open-highway conditions. The driver must have a valid driver's license, an acceptable driving record that meets company and insurance requirements, and demonstrated experience safely operating a box truck. This is a full-time, year-round position, generally providing approximately 40 hours of work each week throughout the year. Primary Responsibilities The Box Truck Driver is responsible for transporting company inventory and materials between designated company locations safely, accurately, and on schedule. Responsibilities include: • Operate a company box truck safely and professionally., • Transport inventory and finished goods between Irvington, Brooklyn, and Kingston locations., • Pick up inventory, merchandise, supplies, and other materials as assigned., • Deliver products and inventory to the correct company location., • Verify that the correct merchandise and quantities are being loaded before departure., • Confirm delivery quantities at the receiving location., • Assist with loading and unloading boxes and inventory., • Secure cargo properly before operating the vehicle., • Protect inventory and finished goods from damage during transportation., • Maintain organized loads to prevent merchandise from shifting, mixing, or becoming damaged., • Review delivery instructions before leaving the facility., • Follow assigned routes and schedules., • Communicate delays, traffic problems, vehicle concerns, or delivery issues promptly to management., • Obtain required signatures or documentation for pickups and deliveries., • Return shipping, receiving, transfer, or other required paperwork to the appropriate department., • Maintain the truck in a clean and professional condition., • Perform basic pre-trip and post-trip vehicle inspections., • Immediately report mechanical, safety, or vehicle problems to management., • Follow all company transportation and safety procedures.Driving Experience Candidates must have previous experience operating a box truck. The successful candidate must be comfortable driving in: • New York City, including Brooklyn, • Heavy urban traffic, • Narrow or congested city streets, • Commercial and warehouse areas, • New Jersey roadways, • Interstate and open-highway driving, • Longer-distance routes, including travel between Irvington and Kingston, New York, • Different weather and traffic conditions The driver must demonstrate safe, defensive, patient, and professional driving habits at all times. Driver's License & Driving Record Candidates must: • Possess a valid driver's license appropriate for the vehicle being operated, • Maintain an acceptable driving record that satisfies company and applicable insurance requirements, • Be eligible to operate a company vehicle, • Follow applicable motor vehicle and transportation laws, • Complete any required driving-record, employment, or other job-related screening, • Maintain driving eligibility throughout employment Any additional driver qualification requirements applicable to the particular vehicle operated must also be satisfied. Loading, Unloading & Inventory Control The Transportation Driver is not only responsible for driving. This is also an active warehouse and inventory position. The driver must: • Assist with loading boxes and merchandise onto the truck, • Unload inventory at company locations, • Confirm that loaded inventory matches transfer or delivery paperwork, • Count boxes and merchandise accurately, • Make sure products are delivered to the correct facility, • Maintain separation between different orders or inventory transfers, • Identify damaged boxes or merchandise, • Report missing or incorrect quantities, • Secure inventory properly inside the truck, • Help move merchandise to designated receiving or staging areas Accuracy is important because inventory is being transferred between company locations and must remain properly accounted for. Reading, Documentation & Basic Math The Box Truck Driver must be able to: • Read and understand delivery and transfer instructions, • Read addresses and route information, • Review shipping and inventory paperwork, • Identify order numbers and quantities, • Perform basic addition and subtraction, • Count boxes and inventory accurately, • Match physical inventory with paperwork, • Complete basic transportation and delivery documentation, • Follow written and verbal instructionsPhysical Requirements This position combines driving with warehouse and material-handling responsibilities. Employees must be able to: • Lift, carry, load, and unload boxes weighing up to 50 pounds, • Enter and exit a box truck repeatedly throughout the workday, • Stand and walk for extended periods when loading or unloading, • Bend, reach, lift, push, and pull as required, • Push and maneuver warehouse carts or hand trucks when necessary, • Load and unload inventory safely, • Secure merchandise inside the vehicle, • Perform repetitive physical tasks as required, • Work an extended day when traffic, deliveries, or business conditions require itWhat We Are Looking For The Transportation Department needs someone who takes driving and company property seriously. Successful candidates should be: • Excellent and safety-conscious drivers, • Reliable and punctual, • Responsible and trustworthy, • Patient, • Courteous and respectful, • Well-organized, • Detail-oriented, • Comfortable driving in NYC traffic, • Comfortable with highway and longer-distance driving, • Able to follow directions and schedules, • Able to manage multiple instructions and delivery priorities, • Able to communicate professionally with management, warehouse personnel, and employees at other locations, • Careful when handling company inventory, • Able to work independently without constant supervision Because the employee will be operating a company vehicle and transporting valuable inventory, safety, reliability, honesty, judgment, and professionalism are essential to this position. Vehicle Safety & Professional Responsibility Drivers are expected to: • Operate the vehicle safely at all times, • Follow traffic laws and company driving policies, • Avoid distracted driving, • Protect the vehicle and its cargo, • Inspect the truck before and after assigned routes, • Report safety or mechanical concerns immediately, • Keep the vehicle reasonably clean and organized, • Never operate a company vehicle in an unsafe condition, • Maintain professional behavior while representing the company on the road and at all company locations Safety takes priority over speed. Schedule & Compensation The regular schedule is generally Monday through Friday, approximately 40 hours per week throughout the year. Starting pay is $19.00 per hour. Some Sunday work may occasionally be required depending on transportation schedules, inventory needs, high-volume periods, or other business requirements. Overtime is generally not extensive. Additional hours may become available or be required during high-volume or peak seasons, but overtime is not guaranteed. Because driving routes can be affected by traffic, weather, loading times, and operational requirements, candidates must have reasonable flexibility when a scheduled route extends beyond the normal workday. Experience & Qualifications Candidates should have: • Previous box truck driving experience, • Experience driving a box truck in New York City, • Experience with highway and longer-distance driving, • A valid driver's license, • An acceptable driving record that meets company and insurance requirements, • Ability to lift and move up to 50 pounds, • Ability to load and unload inventory, • Basic reading ability, • Basic addition and subtraction skills, • Ability to count inventory accurately, • Ability to read addresses, delivery instructions, and shipping documents, • Strong organizational skills, • Professional communication skills, • Ability to work independently, • Ability to work Monday through Friday and occasional Sundays when required Previous warehouse, distribution, shipping, delivery, or inventory experience is a plus. Benefits Eligible employees have access to a comprehensive benefits program that includes: • ACA-compliant health plan options, • Dental insurance, • Vision insurance, • Life insurance, • Paid holidays, • NJ-READY Retirement Plan, • Stable, year-round employment, • Consistent approximately 40-hour workweeks, • Long-term employment opportunities in transportation, warehouse, and distribution operationsApply Today If you are an experienced, safety-conscious Box Truck Driver who is comfortable driving in New York City and on the open highway, and you are looking for a stable year-round position with consistent hours and benefits, we want to hear from you. Call or Text: (862) 849-1255 or (917) 935-9741 Email: recruiters@Recruits1.com Recruit1 is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer. Employment decisions are made without unlawful discrimination and in accordance with applicable federal, New Jersey, and local employment laws. Applicants must be legally authorized to work in the United States. Employment eligibility verification, driving-record review, and other job-related screening will be conducted in accordance with applicable law. Recruit1 - An H.R. & Staffing Firm — Empowering Workforces, Building Futures
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