Lead Driver

Medline Industries, Inc. in; Carteret (NJ); On-site; USD 40,000 - 58,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Life and disability insurance

401(k) contributions

Paid time off

Job summary

Medline Industries, LP is seeking a Lead Driver to operate straight trucks and transport life-saving medical products to local customers. You will build strong customer relationships with timely, accurate, and safe deliveries, and mentor the local transportation team.

Responsibilities include loading and securing goods, safe operation of Class A/B vehicles, coordinating with dispatch, maintaining logs per federal/state rules, and delivering on promises while answering customer questions.

Qualifications

• Minimum 2 years tractor-trailer driving experience.
• Must meet all Federal and State CMV requirements and have a clean driving record.
• Able to lift and carry up to 50 lbs.

Responsibilities

• Encourage success of the local transportation team and act as a motivator.
• Serve as liaison between the local transportation team and management; communicate goals and escalate as needed.
• Load and secure product from the Medline Facility into a truck.
• Safely operate a Class A or Class B vehicle on a delivery route.
• Follow safety regulations and perform safety checks.
• Unload and deliver product at customer facilities and provide documentation on delivery.
• Communicate with dispatch to adjust routes or schedules to meet customer needs.
• Maintain travel and cargo logs per Federal and State regulations and company policy.
• Inspect vehicle to ensure safe operation and adequate fuel.

Skills

Tractor-trailer driving

Safe driving

Weight handling 50 lbs

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

Job Summary

The Lead Driver is responsible for operating a straight truck to transport life-saving medical products to our local customers. The Lead Driver plays a critical role in building positive relationships with our customers by ensuring timely, accurate, and safe deliveries.

Job Description

MAJOR RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Encourage success of the local transportation team - serving as a motivator and resource to drivers.
• Serve as a liaison between the local transportation team and management – communicating goals to drivers and escalating information to management when needed.
• Load and secure product from the Medline Facility into a truck.
• Safely operate a Class A or Class B vehicle between the Medline Facility and multiple customer destinations on a delivery route.
• Abide by Medline’s safety regulations, including wearing safety equipment where needed, performing safety checks, etc.
• Unload and deliver product at our customer facilities, ensuring timely deliveries.
• Provide in-person support to the customer – addressing their questions and needs and providing appropriate documentation upon delivery.
• Communicate with dispatching team regarding necessary adjustments to delivery route or schedule in order to meet customer needs and maintain safe operations.
• Maintain a travel and cargo log in accordance with Federal and State regulations and company policy.
• Perform inspection of vehicle to ensure safe operation and sufficient fuel levels for continued vehicle use.

MINIMUM JOB REQUIREMENTS:

• Education: N/A
• Certification / Licensure: Class A CDL; Licensed to operate assigned vehicle.
• Work Experience: Minimum 2 years tractor trailer driving experience.
• Knowledge / Skills / Abilities: Must be able to meet all Federal and State requirements for the operation of commercial motor vehicles. Must have a clean driving record with no serious violations. Frequently move, lift, carry supplies/equipment up to 50 lbs

PREFERRED JOB REQUIREMENTS:

• Education: High school diploma or equivalent
• Certification / Licensure: None
• Work Experience: None
• Knowledge / Skills / Abilities: None

Medline Industries, LP, and its subsidiaries, offer a competitive total rewards package, continuing education & training, and tremendous potential with a growing worldwide organization. The anticipated salary range for this position: $28.75 - $41.75 Hourly The actual salary will vary based on applicant’s location, education, experience, skills, and abilities. Medline will not pay less than the applicable minimum wage or salary threshold.

Our benefit package includes health insurance, life and disability, 401(k) contributions, paid time off, etc., for employees working 30 or more hours per week on average. For roles where employees work less than 30 hours per week, benefits include 401(k) contributions, paid time off, as well as access to the Employee Assistance Program, Employee Resource Groups and the Employee Service Corp. For a more comprehensive list of our benefits please click here. We’re dedicated to creating a Medline where everyone feels they belong and can grow their career. We strive to do this by seeking diversity in all forms, acting inclusively, and ensuring that people have tools and resources to perform at their best. Explore our Belonging page here.

Medline Industries, LP is an equal opportunity employer. Medline evaluates qualified individuals without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, age, disability, neurodivergence, protected veteran status, marital or family status, caregiver responsibilities, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws. Through our culture of belonging, our agile and resilient global team is determined to get our customers exactly what they need, at the right time, every time.

If you’re a self-starter, eager to grow your career within a high-performing environment, this is the place for you. Medline is the largest provider of medical-surgical products and supply chain solutions serving all points of care. Through its broad product portfolio, resilient supply chain and leading clinical solutions, Medline helps healthcare providers improve their clinical, financial and operational outcomes. Headquartered in Northfield, Illinois, the company employs more than 43,000 people worldwide and operates in more than 100 countries and territories. To learn more about how Medline makes healthcare run better, visit www.medline.com.