Driver Trainee Component CDL A Required

McLane Company, Inc.; Burlington (NJ); On-site; USD 40,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a leading logistics company as a Driver Trainee in Burlington, NJ. This role involves training to operate trucks and ensuring timely delivery of products. With a focus on safety and customer service, candidates will gain valuable experience and benefits from day one, including a sign-on bonus and comprehensive health coverage.

Benefits

Sign-on bonus: Up to $3,000

Day 1 Benefits: medical, dental, and vision insurance

401(k) Profit Sharing Plan after 90 days

Paid holidays and vacation time

Tuition reimbursement program

Qualifications

• Possess a Class A CDL.
• Be at least 21 years of age.
• Ability to read and comprehend labels and instructions.

Responsibilities

• Maneuver tractor to attach trailer and secure.
• Operate truck safely in compliance with regulations.
• Inspect equipment for defects pre/post trip.

Skills

Communication

Mathematical calculations

Customer service

Education

High School Diploma or GED

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.

• Sign-on bonus: Up to $3,000 depending on experience.
• Day 1 Benefits available: medical, dental, and vision insurance, FSA/HSA and company-paid life insurance.
• Discount programs.
• 401(k) Profit Sharing Plan after 90 days.
• Paid holidays, vacation time, sick leave accrual, 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 FS159 DR Burlington

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

  Hospitals and Health Care, Non-profit Organizations, and Government Administration

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