Box Truck Driver

A.P. Moller - Maersk•Torrance, CA

6d•Onsite

About The Position

A Box Truck Driver safely operates a box truck to transport and deliver goods to customers, businesses, and designated locations. Delivery service may include bringing items inside customers’ homes, from front-door drop-off to white-glove service with room-of-choice placement and product assembly. The driver loads and unloads cargo, completes delivery documentation, and provides professional customer service. The role involves assigned local and regional routes, vehicle inspections, compliance with applicable traffic laws and safety requirements, and communication with customers, dispatchers, warehouse personnel, and leadership. Drivers may also assist with warehouse, material-handling, or loading duties as needed. The work requires frequent physical activity, including lifting and moving products weighing up to 75 pounds unassisted. The schedule is generally Monday through Friday, with Saturday work possible. Training begins at 6 a.m. for the first two weeks; the regular start time is between 10 a.m. and 12 p.m. The role offers steady, year-round work and home-daily routes. Pay is $25 per hour, with overtime available and paid after eight hours. A $1,000 sign-on bonus is paid after 90 days of employment.

Requirements

Valid driver's license (REAL ID) and acceptable driving record.
Ability to read maps, use navigation tools, and maintain general geographic awareness.
Ability to accurately complete delivery documentation and operational records.
Strong customer service, communication, and problem-solving skills.
Strong attention to detail and commitment to safe work practices.
Ability to work independently and collaboratively with minimal supervision.
Ability to work overtime and flexible schedules when required.
Must be able to speak, read, and write in English.
Must be able to pass Federal background checks for access to Military and Gov’t facilities.
Ability to frequently enter and exit a vehicle and perform standing, walking, bending, stooping, kneeling, crouching, reaching, climbing, pushing, pulling, and lifting throughout the workday.
Ability to lift and move products weighing up to 75 lbs. unassisted and safely load, unload, and secure freight.

Nice To Haves

Previous box truck, delivery, or commercial driving experience preferred.

Responsibilities

Safely operate a box truck on assigned local and regional routes.
Use basic hand tools and perform product assembly.
Pick up and deliver products, packages, equipment, or materials according to assigned routes and schedules.
Load, unload, and secure cargo to prevent shifting, loss, or damage during transit.
Perform pre-trip and post-trip vehicle inspections and promptly report maintenance or safety issues.
Follow applicable traffic laws, DOT regulations, company policies, and customer-site requirements.
Maintain accurate delivery records, receipts, inspection documents, and other required paperwork.
Communicate professionally with customers, dispatchers, warehouse personnel, and leadership about deliveries, delays, route changes, and vehicle issues.
Verify orders, freight condition, and delivery quantities before completing deliveries.
Maintain a clean, organized, and professional vehicle and work area.
Assist with warehouse, material-handling, or loading duties when required.
Comply with company safety policies, applicable DOT requirements, OSHA standards, TSA requirements where applicable, and customer-site safety rules.
Immediately report accidents, injuries, unsafe conditions, equipment damage, cargo damage, and regulatory concerns.