CDL A/B and Non-CDL Local Delivery Truck Driver

Paragon Systems Inc; Warren (OH); On-site; USD 30,000 - 37,000; Full time

Job summary

Paragon Systems Inc. is hiring CDL A, CDL B and Non-CDL drivers in Warren, Ohio. You will run daily routes with touch freight, assist with loading, and return the truck to the lot at the end of the shift.

Shifts start early and you’ll be home daily. Compensation includes hourly pay with incentives and potential first-year earnings between $61,000 and $83,000 depending on role and route. MEC card may be required prior to offer.

Qualifications

• Active CDL licenses required for respective positions.
• Experience in daily route deliveries preferred.
• Ability to lift up to 75 pounds and perform loading/unloading.

Responsibilities

• Operate daily routes with frequent stops and load packages onto hand trucks.
• Unload products at customer locations and verify deliveries with signatures.
• Perform pre-trip inspections and follow safety rules under DOT guidelines.
• Communicate with Transportation Department Manager to resolve discrepancies.

Skills

CDL A license

CDL B license

Non-CDL driving

Customer service

Loading/unloading

Safety compliance

English proficiency

DOT regulations

Route planning

Problem resolution

Education

High School diploma or GED

Job description

Position based out of Warren, Ohio.

We're HIRING for CDL A, CDL B and Non-CDL Drivers!

• Be Home Daily with our Fresh Produce CDL B Box Truck Delivery Driver positions.
• Touch Freight will be required.
• Client Facing Customer Service
• Early Morning Shift Starting

CDL A - $26.50/hour + incentives; Expected First Year $75,000 - $83,000+ Paid Benefits

CDL B - $23.50/hour + incentives; Expected First Year $65,000 - $73,000 + Paid Benefits

Non-CDL - $21.50/hour + incentives; Expected First Year $61,000 - $68,000 + Paid Benefits

(Will need to obtain MEC card prior to Offer)

Mon-Sat start between 12:00am and 2:00am - finish

Position Purpose

All drivers run daily routes with frequent stops and are required to load packages onto hand trucks and unload product at each stop on the assigned route in the order they are designated by the Transportation Department Manager. Candidate will operate successfully in a cross dock model picking up loaded truck from a nightly delivery at f the assigned loading dock and returning the empty truck back to the assigned lot at the end of the route. May be required to assist occasionally with loading trucks, palletizing product, and performing other duties as assigned by Supervisor or Manager.

Primary Responsibilities

• Runs routes efficiently, meeting or exceeding designated route times
• Unload product from trailer, by hand or using hand cart, and place in designated customer storage areas. May include transporting product down ramps, stairs, or docks, in all weather conditions.
• Frequently lift, push, or move product that weighs 1-75 pounds, up to 100 pounds; frequently reach up to 72” to stack and unstack pallets and hand cart; constantly bend and twist while loading and unloading product, and retrieving items from trailer.

Verify delivery of items with customer and obtain proper signatures. Contact management for authorization when discrepancies on invoice and communicate all errors/returns. Calls in when customer does not receive their entire order (shorts)

Handles any customer complaints professionally

Handles company equipment properly, follows written driver safety rules, and performs pre-trip inspection. Perform pre-trip and post-trip responsibilities in accordance with Department of Transportation (DOT) regulations and Sysco policies and procedures

Education

• High School or GED or equivalent

Experience

• One year route delivery experience or applicable background driving a straight truck
• Valid Driver’s License
• Must be able to read and understand English.

Skills

• Operate vehicle in a variety of traffic and weather conditions.
• Meet or exceed minimum productivity levels established by the Company.
• Meet or exceed established cases per error goals
• Demonstrate strong customer relations and problem resolution skills.
• Effectively plan and organize work activities independent of direct supervision.
• Develop a good working knowledge of product and inventory control techniques and procedures.
• Maintain ongoing inter-department communications related to routing, safety, and customer relations.
• Proven ability to communicate articulately and perform simple arithmetic (Experience in handling money preferred)
• Building Customer Loyalty
• Managing Work
• AdaptabilityBuilding Trust
• Follow-up
• Communication