Box Truck Driver

Milestone Technologies, Inc.; Cedar Rapids (IA); On-site; USD 25,000 - 39,000; Full time

Job summary

Milestone Technologies, Inc. is seeking a dedicated Box Truck Driver for an on-site role in Cedar Rapids. You will safely drive, collect and deliver inventory, ensure proper documentation, and maintain secure handling of goods across client sites.

Responsibilities include pre-trip inspections, routine vehicle maintenance input, and adherence to safety standards while delivering excellent customer service. This full-time position requires physical stamina and professional communication.

Qualifications

• Current valid driver’s license and ability to pass a Motor Vehicle Record Check.
• Ability to pass a Department of Transportation (DOT) Medical Card physical exam (US only).
• Inventory control skills, manage priorities and workflow.
• Computer, iPad, and iPhone literate.
• Ability to perform physical labor and work in a dynamic work environment.
• Ability to work with instruction as part of a larger team.
• Initiative to complete tasks as assigned independent of the team.
• Agility to manage changing workload priorities as directed by the Transport Service Dispatcher.
• Competency in understanding and performing workplace safety basics.
• Good written and verbal communication skills.
• Excellent Customer Service skills.
• Able to safely lift and move a maximum of fifty (50) pounds and stand for the duration of the shift.
• Align with Milestone Core Values of sense of urgency, collaboration, open honest respectful communication.

Responsibilities

• Drive safely to destinations and deliver inventory/goods.
• Collect inventory from designated points and ensure supporting documents are in order.
• Secure inventory in the vehicle for safe transportation.
• Provide input to the Transport Service Dispatcher for daily planning and routing.
• Use GPS/navigation to deliver in a timely, efficient manner.
• Operate box trucks and cargo vans in accordance with safety procedures.
• Conduct pre-trip vehicle inspections and document findings.
• Assist in scheduling regular maintenance checks on vehicles.
• Operate in inclement weather as needed.
• Ensure delivery in good condition and obtain client signatures on paperwork.
• Maintain professional interactions with Milestone and Client colleagues.

Skills

Excellent communication

Customer service

Teamwork

Safety awareness

Physical stamina

Education

HS Diploma or GED

Tools

Windows

Mac/iPad proficiency

Job description

The Milestone Box Truck Driver is responsible for safely driving/delivering materials and goods to support the Transport Service Team in the daily execution of service operations to the set standards and ensuring compliance to support excellent service quality and customer engagement. This role is a full time, onsite position in an environment that may consist of a large warehouse, data center and internal transport services.

How You Will Make an Impact:

• The primary responsibility of the Transport Service Driver is to drive safely to their destinations. They are also often expected to perform the following duties, including but not limited to:
• Collect inventory/goods from the designated collection point and ensure that all Client documents to support the transfer of inventory/goods are in order and compliant with agreed processes.
• Secure the inventory/goods in the vehicle in an organized manner that ensures safe and secure transportation of goods to their end point.
• Provide input to the Transport Service Dispatcher to support daily planning the safest and most efficient shortest to clients end point by taking factors like road conditions, traffic, local restrictions and environment into consideration.
• Using GPS navigation apps and knowledge of the area to deliver inventory/goods to Client end point in a timely, efficient, and safe manner.
• Transport inventory/goods by box truck and cargo van (No commercial driver’s license required) in accordance with all safety procedures and protocol.
• Conduct pre-trip vehicle inspections and document same.
• Assist in the scheduling of regular maintenance checks on assigned Vehicles and informing management of any issues.
• Process the capability to operate a vehicle in inclement weather such as snow or ice.
• Ensure the consistent delivery of Inventory/Goods in good condition to client.
• Always ensure professional interactions with Milestone and Client colleagues and stakeholders.
• Unloading Inventory/Goods at the destination and ensuring clients to sign the necessary paperwork to record the successful transfer of goods.
• Knowledge of Transport Safety best practices and 5S for Safety and Organization.
• Complete all assigned training and attend operational meetings in support of Transport Service execution.
• Timely attendance to duties in a professional, presentable manner.
• Ability to lift boxes up to 50 pounds.
• Excellent communication skills (English).

What You Will Need to Succeed:

• Current valid driver’s license and ability to pass a Motor Vehicle Record Check.
• Ability to pass a Department of Transportation (DOT) Medical Card physical exam (US only).
• Demonstrate a willingness to be challenged and learn new skills:
• Inventory control skills, manage priorities and workflow
• Computer, iPad, and iPhone literate
• Ability to perform physical labor and work in a dynamic work environment.
• Ability to work with instruction as part of a larger team.
• Initiative to complete tasks as assigned independent of the team.
• Agility to manage changing workload priorities as directed by the Transport Service Dispatcher.
• Ensure a positive, respectful, and professional attitude in everything you do.
• Competency in understanding and performing workplace safety basics.
• Good written and verbal communication skills.
• Excellent Customer Service skills.
• Able to safely lift and move a maximum of fifty (50) pounds and can stand the duration of the shift.
• Align with our Milestone Core Values of sense of urgency, collaboration, open honest respectful communication, do what we say and going above and beyond.

Preferred Qualifications:

• HS Diploma or GED
• Minimum 1 year of box truck driving experience
• Minimum 1 year of material handling in a warehouse, manufacturing, or distribution center environment is a plus
• Proficient in Windows, Apple (Mac and iPad) and peripheral devices
• Versatile, flexible, and a willingness to work within constantly changing priorities with enthusiasm
• Good judgment with the ability to make timely and sound decisions
• Understand all safety requirements and precautions