Driver, Trainee Component - CDL A Required

McLane Company, Inc.; Burlington (NJ); On-site; USD 55,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

Sign-on bonus

Paid holidays and vacation time

401(k) Profit Sharing Plan

Tuition reimbursement program

Job summary

McLane Company, Inc. is seeking candidates for the Driver, Trainee Component role in Burlington, NJ. This position involves learning essential driving skills, ensuring the accurate distribution of products, and operating safely within regulations. Candidates should possess a Class A CDL, be at least 21 years old, and have a high school diploma. The role offers a salary range of $55,000 to $70,000 with additional benefits including sign-on bonuses and medical insurance from day one.

Qualifications

• Possess a Class A CDL.
• Be at least 21 years of age.
• Ability to communicate with customers, management, and other teammates.

Responsibilities

• Operate truck in a safe manner and comply with regulations.
• Assist Driver in unloading trailer and delivering product.
• Maintain driver log according to DOT regulations.

Skills

Safe driving

Customer service

Mathematical calculations

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Tools

Driver Delivery Handheld (DDH)

PeopleNet devices

Tractor-trailer

Job description

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A teammate in this position learns the essential functions of the Driver job including the accurate and timely distribution of products to various customer locations. The Driver Trainee gains exposure to warehouse and other operational functions as part of the developmental process of becoming a McLane Driver.

Benefits You Can Count On

• Pay Rate: Drivers make $55,000 to $70,000 after training.
• Sign-on bonus: Up to $3,000, depending on experience.
• Day 1 Benefits: medical, dental, and vision insurance, FSA/HSA and company-paid life insurance.
• Paid holidays, earn vacation time, and sick leave accrual from day one.
• 401(k) Profit Sharing Plan after 90 days.
• Additional benefits: pet insurance, maternity/paternity leave, employee assistance programs, discount programs, tuition reimbursement program, and more!
  
  
  

Essential Job Functions

A teammate in this job will train side-by-side with a Driver Trainer to acquire the skills necessary to perform the following functions:

• Maneuver tractor into position to attach trailer and handle lines to secure.
• Operates truck in a safe manner in compliance with all local, state, and federal regulations and company policies.
• Inspect tractor-trailer equipment for defects pre/post trip and submit DOT inspection report indicating condition.
• Operates Driver Delivery Handheld (DDH), document delivery receipts/product temperatures and exceptions. Inspects trailer to ensure product is secure for undamaged transport of product.
• Rides and trains with Driver Trainer of tractor-trailer to various destinations, gaining knowledge of commercial driving regulations and observing the Driver’s skill in starting engine properly, approaching intersections, making turns, backing, parking, and maneuvering vehicle on the road and on customer premises.
• Maintain driver log (Manual or PeopleNet) according to DOT regulations, documenting delivery receipt, product temperatures and exceptions.
• Assists the Driver in unloading trailer and delivering product into customer premises.
• Provides customer service including on-time delivery of undamaged product, product returns and issuing valid customer credits.
  
  
  

Minimum Requirements

• High School Diploma or GED preferred.
• Possess a Class A CDL.
• Be at least 21 years of age.
• Meet eligibility requirements in the McLane Transfer and Promotion Policy.
• Ability and willingness to select/load/unload and/or deliver ALL products that may be ordered by McLane customers.
• Read and comprehend labels, instructions, and bills of lading.
• Perform mathematical calculations to verify quantities of product.
• Communicate with customers, management, and other teammates.
• Safely drive a tractor-trailer, use a 2-wheeled dolly, ramp, and on board PeopleNet devices.
  
  
  

Working Conditions

• The environment encompasses all areas of a distribution center, transportation department, shop and customer facilities.
• Working conditions could contain moderate noise, vibration of vehicle and extreme weather conditions depending on climate.
• Regular and frequent travel, including overnight.
• Must be able to work weekends and/or holidays.
  
  
  

WORK SAFE HOME SAFE is one of our mottos at McLane Company. Your safety and ability to do your job and get home to your family is why all prospective teammates go through a pre-hire screening process.

Candidates may be subject to a background check and drug screen, in accordance with applicable laws.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran.

Primary Location United States-New Jersey-Burlington

Work Locations DC Burlington

Business Unit

FS159

Job Driver Trainee

Schedule Full-time

Shift 3rd - Overnight

Employee Status Regular

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Internship

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Management and Manufacturing

• Industries

  Truck Transportation

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