Transportation Lead - Salina, KS

Cash-Wa Distributing in; Kearney (NE); On-site; USD 43,000 - 50,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid holidays

Employee discount

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

401k match

PTO days

Short-term disability

Job summary

Cash-Wa Distributing in the Midwest seeks a Transportation Lead in Nebraska (Kearney) who can also run routes as needed. You will oversee routes, train drivers, and ensure delivery standards while minimizing labor costs and satisfying customers.

You will collaborate with sales, manage schedules and timekeeping, cover routes when needed, and participate in wage adjustments and incident investigations. A current CDL and a clean driving record are required.

Qualifications

• Current CDL license required.
• 21+ years old (interstate driving possible).
• Good driving record.

Responsibilities

• Staff, train, evaluate and develop team members.
• Ensure adherence to delivery standards, efficiencies and regulatory requirements.
• Manage drivers' delivery schedules and hours worked.
• Establish and maintain positive customer relationships, resolve customer issues.
• Serve as liaison between transportation and sales in the territory.
• Manage and audit timekeeping for team members.
• Cover routes as needed (PTO, sick, vacancies).
• Perform annual reviews and wage adjustment suggestions.
• Investigate incidents and injuries, retraining and/or disciplinary action.
• Other administrative duties as necessary.

Skills

Team leadership

Route coordination

Driver training

Customer relations

Scheduling

Cost control

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

We currently have open a Transportation Lead position which also needs to be able to run routes as necessary.

Leads are responsible for overseeing and coordinating the routes in their area. They will train and educate drivers in methods/procedures, provide guidance as needed, and holding them accountable for results. Leads must also ensure they are utilizing manpower efficiently to achieve the goals and minimizing labor costs while satisfying the customer.

H&S Enterprises, Inc., works exclusively with Cash-Wa Distributing and delivers to their customers. Cash-Wa Distributing is one of the largest privately-owned food service distributors in the Midwest. Their continued growth of current and new markets has continued to increase the stops and routes performed by H&S Enterprises proving additional opportunities to drivers like you! Join a growing team that focuses on relationships.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Staff, train, evaluate and develop team members
• Ensure adherence to delivery standards, efficiencies and regulatory requirements
• Manage drivers' delivery schedules and hours worked
• Establish and maintain positive customer relationships, resolve customer issues
• Serve as liaison between transportation and sales in the territory
• Manage and audit team members timekeeping
• Cover routes when needed; i.e. team members PTO, sick, unfilled positions, etc.
• Perform annual reviews and wage adjustment suggestions
• Investigate and document as necessary for incidences and injuries, including retraining and/or disciplinary action
• Other administrative duties as necessary

Physical Requirements:

• Ability to regularly lift up to 50lbs
• Ability to occasionally lift up to 100lbs
• Immediate: Eligible for Paid holidays
• 30 days: Discounted product rates
• 60 days: Medical, Dental, Vision and Life insurance eligibility, 2 PTO days
• 1 year: 401k match eligibility, 7 PTO days, Short-Term Disability

Driver Requirements:

• 21 years old (interstate driving is possible)
• Current CDL License
• Have a good driving record

Required Education:

• High school or equivalent
• Immediate: Eligible for Paid holidays
• 30 days: Able to purchase products at an employee discount
• 60 days: Medical, Dental, Vision and Life insurance eligibility, 2 PTO days, receive company paid life insurance coverage
• 90 days: Able to contribute to a 401k plan
• 6 months: days: Receive 2 more PTO days
• 1 year: 401k match eligibility, 8 PTO days, eligible for company paid Short-Term Disability insurance

H&S Enterprises, Inc., works exclusively with Cash-Wa Distributing and delivers to their customers. Cash-Wa Distributing is one of the largest privately-owned food service distributors in the Midwest. Their continued growth of current and new markets has continued to increase the stops and routes performed by H&S Enterprises proving additional opportunities to drivers like you! Join a growing team that focuses on relationships.

Salary Minimum: 31Salary Maximum: 36