Montgomery VPC Team - Rail Van Driver

GLOVIS America, Inc.; Montgomery (AL); On-site; USD 32,000 - 45,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance

100% Company Paid Employee Life Insurance & Short-Term Disability

401(k) with Generous Match

Eligible Tuition Reimbursement

Eligible for Auto Allowance

Eligible for Wellness Reimbursement up to $50.00 per month

Eligible for Discretionary Bonus Annually

Team Wear including Safety Shoes

Job summary

GLOVIS America, Inc. is seeking a qualified team leader for vehicle transportation in Montgomery, AL. This role involves ensuring safe and efficient movement of vehicles while leading team members to achieve daily objectives. Candidates must possess a high school diploma and a valid driver’s license.

The role requires excellent communication skills and prior leadership experience is preferred, fostering teamwork and safety compliance. Benefits include insurance, vacation, and 401(k) options.

Qualifications

• Excellent communication skills are essential for interacting with team members.
• Must have a valid driver’s license and maintain a good driving record.
• Leadership experience is preferred for guiding team members effectively.

Responsibilities

• Move vehicles safely and efficiently to designated locations.
• Lead team members effectively to meet daily goals.
• Conduct safety briefings and ensure team complies with safety procedures.
• Report incidents immediately and assess hazards in the work area.

Skills

Excellent verbal and written communication skills

Ability to follow written and verbal instructions

Good interpersonal skills for effective teamwork

Good driving record

Prior leadership experience preferred

Education

High School Diploma

Valid State-Issued Driver’s License

Job description

Benefits

• High School Diploma Preferred, but NOT Required
• Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance
• 100% Company Paid Employee Life Insurance & Short-Term Disability
• 14 paid Company Holidays
• 80 Hours of Vacation
• 40 Hours of Sick Leave
• 401(k) with Generous Match
• Eligible Tuition Reimbursement
• Eligible for Auto Allowance
• Eligible for Wellness Reimbursement up to $50.00 per month
• Eligibility to Receive Referral Bonuses
• Team Wear including Safety Shoes
• Eligible for Discretionary Bonus Annually
• Years of Service Awards, Employee Assistance Program, Frequent Employee Appreciation Events & More

About GLOVIS America, Inc.

GLOVIS America, Inc. is a third‑party logistics provider headquartered in Irvine, CA. Since 2002, we have delivered our customers products via truck, rail, or ocean vessel throughout the U.S., Canada, and Mexico. We focus on automotive, freight forwarding, parts distribution, used car, and fuel industries, utilizing the latest information systems and advanced technologies to serve our customers’ needs.

Job Summary

This position is responsible for ensuring that units are moved from point "A" to point "B" in a safe and timely manner, while following all company policies and procedures. In addition, this role leads team members to achieve daily goals.

Responsibilities

• Primary
  • Move vehicles to their proper location in a safe and efficient manner.
  • Effectively lead team members on the bus, providing direction and assistance to meet daily goals.
  • Ensure all vehicles moved in the yard are moved safely and on time to correct locations by GLOVIS standards.
  • Complete all tasks as instructed by leadership.
  • Enforce safety and company policies and procedures.
  • Conduct pre‑shift safety and job briefing meetings.
  • Ensure team members wear Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) and are protected by blue flag signal before working on rail equipment.
  • Report all incidents immediately to the department manager and to senior manager, safety manager, or human resource personnel.
  • Conduct a hazard assessment of the work area and inform team members of any safety hazards found.
• Secondary
  • Only allow team members certified or with documented training to operate equipment (loading ramps, shuttle vans, forklift, golf cart).
  • Maintain work areas clean.
  • Communicate and work with internal and external customers, supervisors, and peers to accomplish tasks effectively.
  • Coordinate and communicate with other van drivers to ensure everyone works toward the same goal.
  • Communicate to the supervisor any problems that arise which could hinder meeting the daily goal.

Skills

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to follow written and verbal instructions.
• Good interpersonal skills for effective teamwork.
• Good driving record.
• Prior leadership experience preferred.

Education & Experience

• Valid State‑Issued Driver’s License (required).
• High School Diploma (required).

Physical Requirements

• Sit, stand, walk, lift up to 15 lbs, drive, bend/stoop, climb, reach above shoulders, kneel, balance, push/pull, squat, crawl, crouch, and jump.

Working and Environmental Conditions

• Works in a plant manufacturing/warehouse setting in Montgomery, AL.
• Potential working at heights and operating loading ramp after training.
• Exposure to loud noises from vehicles and heavy machinery.
• Exposure to indoor and outdoor weather conditions.
• Exposure to chemicals and fumes.

The information contained herein is not intended to be an all‑inclusive list of duties, responsibilities, skills, or abilities required for the job. GLOVIS America, Inc. reserves the right to alter and change this job description at any time without notice based on business needs.