Set - Up Specialist / Truck Driver

Kaplan Early Learning CompanyWinston-Salem, NC
7d

About The Position

Incumbent is responsible for ensuring quality product assembly, proper loading/unloading and the safe operation of a commercial vehicle (van, straight truck, etc.) to deliver customer orders across interstate lines. Accountable for ensuring compliance with safe driving regulations of various states and DOT requirements.

Requirements

  • High school diploma or equivalent.
  • Six months warehouse and forklift experience required, one year experience preferred.
  • Two years minimum commercial driving experience (truck, van, car).
  • Valid driver's license with no more than two moving violations within the past three years required.
  • Basic reading and writing skills, geographic knowledge, and ability to read a map and follow directions required.
  • Incumbent must be customer oriented, exhibit good interpersonal and communication skills.
  • Must be detail oriented and possess good problem-solving skills.
  • Requires the ability to frequently lift up to 75 pounds.
  • Aptitude for light assembly of products required.
  • Minimum age of 21.
  • Must be able to work with limited supervision and be willing to work extended hours and weekends.
  • Position requires extended time away from home of one to two weeks at a time.
  • Current DOT physical or ability to obtain required.
  • Must be able to operate 24-foot box or straight truck or larger (26,000 lbs. loaded / 16,500 empty).

Nice To Haves

  • Class A or B Commercial Driver's License a plus.
  • Light truck driving and/or trailer switching experience preferred.

Responsibilities

  • Perform pre-trip safety inspection.
  • Responsible for keeping track of maintenance schedules (oil changes, tires need replacing, etc.) and keeping truck clean. Report any problems to supervisor.
  • Separate orders that are staged on floor and load onto truck using proper loading techniques.
  • Operate 24-foot or larger straight truck and drive across state lines to make the deliveries on date and time specified.
  • Ensure compliance with all DOT and driver policy requirements (completion of driver logbooks, medical certification, cell phone usage, etc.).
  • Unload the truck(s); take materials into the centers to the appropriate areas; assemble items and set up classrooms per the customers' or sales reps' instructions; dispose of empty cardboard.
  • Supervise temporary staff at customer site when necessary.
  • Responsible for contacting customer service with list of all items being returned prior to leaving site to get an RMA number.
  • Responsible for unloading returned materials to campus at Warehouse C upon arrival and unloading of empty cardboard/garbage into dumpster.
  • Pick up orders from vendors or returned goods from customers and bring to Kaplan as scheduled.
  • Move trailers from warehouse to the other location on and off campus as needed.
  • Provide support in the Distribution Center. Duties could include making dump runs, helping with local deliveries, moving office furniture, assisting in shipping or receiving departments, etc.
  • Complete expense reports and turn-in to supervisor in a timely manner with appropriate documentation.

Benefits

  • Competitive pay rate
  • Paid Time Off including holidays
  • Paid Maternity/Paternity Leave
  • Supplemental Program
  • Childcare Discounts
  • Medical, Dental, Vision Insurance
  • Matching 401(k) Plan plus a suite of financial educational services to include consultations with licensed representatives
  • Short-term disability and long-term disability income replacement programs through Voya Insurance
  • Educational Tuition Assistance
  • Verizon and AT&T Discount
  • YMCA Discount
  • Employee Referral Bonus
  • LifeMart Discount Shopping Website
  • Kaplan Outlet Center Discount
  • Pet Insurance

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What This Job Offers

Job Type

Full-time

Career Level

Entry Level

Education Level

High school or GED

Number of Employees

501-1,000 employees

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