Non-CDL Box Truck Driver / Warehouse Associate

Socket.dev; Newark (NJ); On-site; USD 42,000 - 56,000; Full time

Job summary

Socket.dev is seeking a dependable Non-CDL Box Truck Driver / Warehouse Associate to handle deliveries and pickups across New Jersey, New York, Pennsylvania, and Connecticut. The role includes loading/unloading, route execution, and supporting shipping, receiving, and warehouse tasks when not driving.

The candidate should have a valid driver’s license, a safe driving record, and the ability to perform physical warehouse work, with flexibility to work beyond the standard schedule when routes

Qualifications

• Valid driver's license.
• Acceptable driving record and ability to qualify under the company's vehicle-insurance requirements.
• Authorization to work in the United States.
• Ability to read, write, understand, and communicate effectively in English.
• Ability to load and unload a box truck.
• Ability to lift, carry, push, or move items weighing up to 50 pounds.
• Willingness to perform warehouse, shipping, receiving, quality-support, and other operational duties when not driving.
• Ability to work beyond the standard eight-hour schedule when assigned routes require additional time.
• Dependable attendance and punctuality.
• Ability to follow route instructions, safety procedures, and paper-based documentation processes.
• Willingness to undergo a background check and driving-record review.
• At least two years of commercial delivery, box truck, or similar professional driving experience.
• Previous experience driving and completing deliveries in New York City.
• Experience operating a 14-foot box truck or comparable vehicle.
• Familiarity with routes throughout New Jersey, New York, Pennsylvania, and Connecticut.
• Shipping and receiving experience.
• Warehouse or industrial environment experience.
• Forklift or pallet-jack experience.
• Existing forklift certification.
• Experience delivering to metal shops, manufacturing companies, warehouses, or industrial customers.

Responsibilities

• Safely operate a 14-foot non-CDL box truck to complete deliveries across NJ, NY, PA, CT.
• Load and unload truck, secure materials for transit, and complete paperwork.
• Assist shipping/receiving and warehouse tasks when not routing.
• Perform basic pre-trip/post-trip inspections and report issues.

Job description

Position Summary

We are is seeking a dependable Non-CDL Box Truck Driver / Warehouse Associate to complete customer deliveries and pickups throughout New Jersey, New York, Pennsylvania, and Connecticut. This is not a driving-only position. The employee will load and unload the assigned truck, verify route and shipping information, interact professionally with customers, and assist with shipping, receiving, quality, light heat-treating, and general warehouse duties when no route is scheduled. The ideal candidate has experience operating a non-CDL box truck, understands the challenges of driving and delivering in New York City, maintains a safe driving record, and is comfortable performing physical warehouse work. The company is looking for a flexible team member who is willing to help wherever operational support is needed.

Key Responsibilities

• Driving and Route Execution: Safely operate an approximately 14-foot, six-wheel non-CDL box truck. Complete scheduled pickups and deliveries throughout New Jersey, New York, Pennsylvania, and Connecticut. Follow assigned routes, customer instructions, delivery schedules, and applicable traffic laws. Navigate urban areas, highways, bridges, industrial zones, and congested New York City routes. Maintain professional and courteous communication with customers during pickups and deliveries. Notify the appropriate team member of delays, delivery issues, damaged materials, or route changes. Protect customer-owned products while materials are in transit. Complete required route, shipping, and delivery documentation accurately.


• Loading and Unloading: Review the daily route and identify the materials assigned to each customer. Load the assigned truck before departing for deliveries. Properly position and secure materials to reduce movement or damage during transportation. Unload deliveries at customer facilities and collect materials scheduled for pickup. Unload the vehicle upon returning to the Newark facility. Use pallet jacks, forklifts, and other material-handling equipment when authorized and trained. Follow safe material-handling procedures at all times.


• Shipping, Receiving, and Warehouse Support: Assist in shipping and receiving when no delivery or pickup route is scheduled. Help organize incoming and outgoing customer materials. Support light heat-treating work when trained and assigned. Assist the quality department with basic operational tasks when needed. Maintain an orderly loading area, warehouse workspace, and company vehicle. Follow paper-based shipping, warehouse, and inventory procedures accurately. Complete other warehouse duties based on daily operational priorities.


• Vehicle Safety and Compliance: Conduct basic pre-trip and post-trip vehicle inspections. Report vehicle damage, mechanical issues, safety concerns, or maintenance needs immediately. Maintain a clean, safe, and organized company vehicle. Follow company safety procedures and applicable transportation requirements. Maintain a driving record that meets the company's commercial vehicle-insurance standards. Participate in required background and driving-record reviews.

Required Qualifications

• Must-Have Requirements: Valid driver's license.


• Must-Have Requirements: Acceptable driving record and ability to qualify under the company's vehicle-insurance requirements.


• Must-Have Requirements: Authorization to work in the United States.


• Must-Have Requirements: Ability to read, write, understand, and communicate effectively in English.


• Must-Have Requirements: Ability to load and unload a box truck.


• Must-Have Requirements: Ability to lift, carry, push, or move items weighing up to 50 pounds.


• Must-Have Requirements: Willingness to perform warehouse, shipping, receiving, quality-support, and other operational duties when not driving.


• Must-Have Requirements: Ability to work beyond the standard eight-hour schedule when assigned routes require additional time.


• Must-Have Requirements: Dependable attendance and punctuality.


• Must-Have Requirements: Ability to follow route instructions, safety procedures, and paper-based documentation processes.


• Must-Have Requirements: Willingness to undergo a background check and driving-record review.


• Preferred Qualifications: At least two years of commercial delivery, box truck, or similar professional driving experience.


• Preferred Qualifications: Previous experience driving and completing deliveries in New York City.


• Preferred Qualifications: Experience operating a 14-foot box truck or comparable vehicle.


• Preferred Qualifications: Familiarity with routes throughout New Jersey, New York, Pennsylvania, and Connecticut.


• Preferred Qualifications: Shipping and receiving experience.


• Preferred Qualifications: Warehouse or industrial environment experience.


• Preferred Qualifications: Forklift or pallet-jack experience.


• Preferred Qualifications: Existing forklift certification.


• Preferred Qualifications: Experience delivering to metal shops, manufacturing companies, warehouses, or industrial customers.

Physical and Work Environment Requirements

• Ability to sit and drive for extended periods.


• Ability to enter and exit the vehicle repeatedly throughout the day.


• Ability to load and unload customer-owned metal products and related materials.


• Ability to lift and carry up to 50 pounds.


• Ability to push, pull, and maneuver materials with appropriate equipment.


• Ability to work in a warehouse and industrial environment.


• Ability to work around manufacturing equipment, warehouse traffic, and metal products.


• Ability to perform duties safely during varying weather and traffic conditions.


• Ability to use a pallet jack or forklift after completing the required training.


• Materials weighing more than 50 pounds are expected to be moved using pallet jacks, forklifts, or other appropriate equipment.