Essendant is a purpose-driven company that reaches beyond business goals to define its success within commerce today. We support our associates, customers and communities - our core values and guiding principles shape what we aspire to do. Integrity, Collaboration, Customer-Centric, Embrace and Drive Change are our core values that serve as the foundation of our pathway to success. Diversity, Equity & Inclusion, Giving Back, Associate Safety, and Accountability are our guiding principles that motivate us to focus on creating a safe and rewarding experience. Essendant is a leader in supporting the supply chain industry and has been in business for 100 years to deliver the best practices for our customers and associates. Join us at Essendant, the better way to commerce.
Description:
ESSENDANT Inc. is an inclusive team environment that values the contributions of its associates through a great culture, competitive pay, and generous benefits.
Job Title: CDL Class A Driver - Local Route/Home Daily
Schedule:

• $29.00/hour *PAID WEEKLY*
• 2nd Shift, 7pm - 5am, overtime after 8 hours!
• Monday to Friday *No Weekends!

Major Responsibilities:

• Loads product onto truck at the Distribution Center and prepares for delivery. May be required to use power equipment, such as a forklift or pallet jack, to load the truck.
• Performs pre-trip inspection of vehicles, trailers, and cargo to ensure that mechanical, safety and emergency equipment is in good working order, and to ensure that cargo is undamaged and all load-related documentation is complete and accurate.
• Delivers product from the Distribution Center to the customers' location, applying knowledge of commercial driving regulations and roads in the area.
• Unloads product from truck to customers' dock, inspecting cargo and completing required documentation.
• Performs all job responsibilities in adherence with established Company driving policies and procedures. Remains compliant with Company, state and federal testing and licensing requirements, submitting proof as requested.
• Reports vehicle defects, accidents, traffic violations or damage to vehicles as required per Company policies and procedures.

Skills/Knowledge Required:

• CDL license required - Class A.
• Ability to adhere to established safe driving guidelines.
• Ability to use equipment such as forklift and pallet jack to load trucks, and remain certified to operate all such equipment.
• Ability to perform all tasks in a safe manner, following all safety rules and guidelines.

Education and Experience:

• High School diploma or GED equivalent required.
• Minimum one year experience driving heavy box trucks or tractor trailers required.

Benefits:

• Health Benefits (medical, dental, vision)
• Generous PTO (9 Paid Company Holidays 2 Floating Holidays)
• 401k with company match
• Overtime paid after 8 hours
• $2000 annual Safety Bonus (Must meet safety guidelines)
• Hand free device
• Free company uniforms

ABOUT ESSENDANT
Essendant drives to be inclusive and celebrates diversity by starting with our associates. We are an Equal Employment Opportunity employer that is committed to building a diverse and inclusive environment. We strongly encourage candidates to apply for opportunities, even if you do not believe you meet every one of the qualifications described. At Essendant we are building an elevated community by creating a safe and supportive work environment. We prohibit discrimination and harassment of any kind, including or based on age, race, color, disability, ancestry, religion, sex, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, pregnancy, marital status, national origin, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws. People are what drives our company. We are one team with endless possibilities. We are Essendant.
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The contractor will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the contractor's legal duty to furnish information. 41 CFR 60-1.35(c)