Driver

Driver Position Overview

Incumbent is responsible for transporting and delivering freight to franchise stores and / or production kitchens safely, legally and on-time. This position requires working in environments with variation in temperature and humidity (e.g., dry, cooler and freezer areas of the trailer, along with changing outdoor weather conditions.)

Location

Kearny, NJ

Compensation

$39.99 / hr.

Schedule

5-day workweek, home daily

Benefits

Competitive health, dental, prescription drug, insurance effective first day of hire. Vision insurance effective after 30 days of hire + Company-paid Group Life, AD&D, Short-Term and Long-Term Disability coverage + Voluntary Life and AD&D coverage + Flexible Spending Accounts + Employee Assistance Program + Paid time off for vacation, discretionary time, illness and holidays + 401(k) retirement savings plan with company matching + Education discounts at Southern New Hampshire University + Life Mart, AT&T, and Verizon discounts + Fitness and Wellness Discount and Reimbursement Program + Employee purchase discounts programs + Employee apparel program

Overview : National DCP, LLC (NDCP) is seeking passionate individuals to join our dynamic team as Drivers. We are a $3 billion global supply chain management company serving Dunkin' franchisees. We support over 10,000 quick service restaurants in the U.S. and distribute products to more than 40 countries. Dunkin' franchisees turn to our award-winning organization for extraordinary value, cost-savings, quality products and reliable service. Our organization is at the forefront of the industry, and we want you to be a part of our success story.

Why Join Us? At NDCP, we believe that you can make a difference. We offer a supportive and inclusive work environment where your ideas are valued, and your contributions are recognized. Join us to unlock your true potential and embark on a rewarding career journey filled with opportunities for growth and development.

Position Overview : Incumbent is responsible for transporting and delivering freight to franchise stores and / or production kitchens safely, legally and on-time. This position requires working in environments with variation in temperature and humidity (e.g., dry, cooler and freezer areas of the trailer, along with changing outdoor weather conditions.)

Principal Duties and Responsibilities

• Operates a tractor trailer truck that transports product to and from specified destinations.
• Conduct a proper pre-trip inspection to ensure the vehicle is safe to operate.
• Ensures delivery-related paperwork is in order before departing the Distribution Center or transportation hub.
• Prepares, receives and provides appropriate documentation for the delivery of products.
• Unloads cargo and delivers via a two-wheeler hand truck and / or pallet jack in a safe manner into store locations.
• Scans all product labels during store deliveries, and reports all orders with shorts or damages.
• Maintains proper logs of travel and product according to Federal, State and DOT regulations.
• Maintains contact with NDCP's Member Services team to communicate any problems or delays with deliveries.
• Ensures the cleanliness and presentation of the interior of the truck cab, as well as the removal of delivery-related trash at the store and production kitchen (i.e., shrink wrap, cardboard, crates and pallets).
• Conduct a proper post-trip inspection to ensure equipment is in good working order to minimize delays the following day. Reports any vehicle maintenance or malfunction issues to the distribution center.
• Serves as the face of NDCP and the main point of contact between the distribution center and the customer.
• Trains and leverages a Delivery Assistant, as applicable, to ensure the accurate, timely and efficient delivery of product to customer, as well as to assist in the safe maneuvering of the truck entering, exiting and parking at delivery locations.

Supervision Exercised

No direct supervisory responsibilities but may direct a Delivery Assistant assigned to the route.

Qualifications

Qualifications & Skills :