Box Truck Driver

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Karat Packaging (Nasdaq symbol ‘KRT’) by Lollicup USA, Inc, headquartered in Chino, CA, is the manufacturer of Karat® food disposable goods and TeaZone® beverage products, the distributor of other leading brands' coffee & tea ingredients, & specializes in custom print and innovative packaging. We have been recognized for our thermoforming plastic capabilities in North America to produce cups and food packaging products that allow us to offer competitive pricing throughout our distribution network (currently 7 regional warehouses are located in CA, HI, NJ, SC, TX, WA, IL), and services to chain accounts such as Panda Express, Flame Broiler, The Coffee Bean & Tea Leaf, and more.

Corporate Website:
www.karatpackaging.com

Reports to:
Warehouse Supervisor, Regional Warehouse Manager

Job Overview:
Provide excellent customer service; communicate and coordinate with other departments to resolve tasks. Pull and/or check orders accurately. Be familiar with our products. Drivers need to make deliveries to our local customers (retailers & distributors). Build and maintain business relationship with clients by providing prompt and accurate service; promote customer loyalty. The ideal candidate will start off working in the Warehouse, and eventually transition to the driver position(s).

Responsibilities and Duties:

• Pull and/or check orders for local deliveries, trucking, will-calls, and online orders.
• Make deliveries (unload products by self).
• Unload containers with other warehouse staff as needed.
• Receive deliveries from vendors.
• Safely deliver to customer locations in a safe, timely and courteous manner.
• Maintain driver logs and complete pre-trip inspections.
• Follow all Lollicup Operational Procedures/Standards.
• Adhere to all safety requirements particular to equipment, including Federal Motor Carrier Safety Regulations.
• Maintain the service and appearance of the trucks.
• Follow delivery/pickup instructions from Dispatcher and/or Counter Personnel.
• Break down pallets and down stack boxes when needed at delivery point.
• Work in the warehouse when not needed for deliveries.
• Perform any other duties as assigned by manager or dispatch responsibilities:

- Safely operate a commercial vehicle, such as a tractor-trailer or delivery truck, to transport goods to designated locations
- Follow all traffic laws and regulations while driving and ensure the timely and accurate delivery of goods
- Load and unload cargo using forklifts or other appropriate equipment
- Inspect vehicles before and after each trip to ensure they are in good working condition
- Maintain accurate records of deliveries, mileage, and fuel consumption
- Communicate effectively with dispatchers, customers, and team members to coordinate delivery schedules and address any issues that may arise
- Adhere to company policies and procedures regarding safety, transportation, and delivery protocols

Skills:
- Valid commercial driver's license (CDL) with a clean driving record
- Proven experience as a Truck Driver or delivery driver
- Ability to operate a manual transmission vehicle
- Proficient in navigating routes using GPS or maps
- Strong communication skills to interact with customers, dispatchers, and team members
- Ability to perform heavy lifting and physical labor as required for loading/unloading cargo
- Familiarity with warehouse operations and procedures is a plus

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $20.00 - $24.00 per hour

Expected hours: 40 per week

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• Dental insurance
• Flexible schedule
• Health insurance
• Paid time off
• Paid training
• Referral program
• Vision insurance

Day range:

• Holidays
• Monday to Friday

Experience level:

• 2 years

Shift:

• 8 hour shift
• Day shift

Application Question(s):

• Do you have a clean driving record?
• Can you provide the MVR or driving abstract?

Experience:

• Class C Driver: 3 years (Required)
• Box truck 26 ft: 3 years (Required)

Language:

• English (Required)

Ability to Commute:

• North Aurora, IL 60542 (Required)

Ability to Relocate:

• North Aurora, IL 60542: Relocate before starting work (Required)

Willingness to travel:

• 75% (Preferred)

Work Location: In person