Description
Are you looking to do more than just delivery driving? Do you want to lead change and be an influential, mentoring figure on a team of hardworking, dedicated, service driven individuals? Then the Lead Driver position at our Scotia domicile could be the job for you!
We're seeking an experienced Lead Driver to oversee delivery operations outside at our Scotia, NY domicile. As a liaison between leadership and drivers, this position will provide training, guidance, and performance feedback to drivers while ensuring efficient logistics and excellent customer service standards are being met.
Additionally, the Lead Driver will provide timely feedback to leadership on territory opportunities and threats. They will also cover delivery driver duties in their absence, including short haul pickups and backhaul operations, which involve picking up and delivering loads to Ginsberg's Foods warehouse.
Weekly Work Schedule: Monday – Friday, start and end times vary day to day.
At least 2 years of CDL A Delivery Driving experience is required to be eligible for this position
2 years of CDL A delivery driving experience - $29/hr.
2 - 5 years of CDL A delivery driving experience - $30.50/hr - $33.74/hr.
Have over 5 years of CDL A delivery driving experience? Great! Higher pay is negotiable in an interview based on years of driving!
"Ginsberg's is truly an excellent place to be! It's a breath of fresh air" - Ginsberg's Foods Driver
A Few Essential Job Requirements:
Serves as a liaison between company and departmental leadership and the delivery drivers in the assigned territory, providing complete and timely communication on various topics.
Identifies sources of delivery driver recruitment and actively seeks to add experienced drivers to the team when vacancies occur.
Participates in the interviewing of prospective employees, including administering the road and pallet tests.
Familiarizes him/herself with the scheduled work for the day; makes necessary adjustments to the helper assignments and routes to maximize efficiency and customer service.
Trains and mentors new and existing delivery drivers in the assigned territory.
Verifies that delivery drivers are organizing their assigned paperwork for the day’s deliveries and are maintaining accurate reports and daily logs.
Performs random audits to ensure delivery drivers are conducting pre-trip and post-trip inspections on the tractor and trailer.
Ensures delivery drivers are properly preparing returns by properly securing load and ensuring proper temperature management as well as completing returns sheet.
Frequently rides with delivery drivers in the assigned territory to execute many of the essential functions listed herein; shares the delivery responsibilities when riding with the delivery driver.
Applying is quick and easy!
If the Lead Driver position seems like the right fit for you, simply answer a few short questions and, if you meet the requirements stated above, our Recruiter will give you a call!
For more information, visit our website!
Great benefits are waiting for you:
401(k) and Roth 401(k) retirement savings plans
Healthcare insurance (health, dental, vision)
Paid on-the-job training
Paid vacation, sick time, and holidays
Access to in-house massage therapists, athletic trainers and nurse practitioners
Quarterly incentives
Boot allowance 2x a year
Company provided uniforms
Employee assistance programs
Access to in-person mental health counseling
Company provided life insurance
Employee discounts in our Will Call Center
We are Ginsberg’s:
As a family owned and operated company since 1909, we foster a welcoming workplace culture, embracing engagement and development, and attracting, recruiting, and retaining a diverse workforce. We adhere to our core values; respect for all people, excellent customer service, building strong relationships, and a dedicated commitment to the community. If you share these values, begin your career with Ginsberg’s Foods today!
Be a part of a growing company that's been giving to the community for over 110 years!
Qualifications
Skills
Required
Training: Advanced
Team Building: Advanced
Relationship-builder: Intermediate
Customer Service: Advanced
Ability to teach others how to do something: Advanced
Ability to evaluate the work of others: Advanced
Understand DOT Laws, Rules and Regulations: Advanced
Active Listener: Advanced
Lift up to 80lbs: Advanced
Behaviors
Required
Detail Oriented: Capable of carrying out a given task with all details necessary to get the task done well
Dedicated: Devoted to a task or purpose with loyalty or integrity
Leader: Inspires teammates to follow them
Team Player: Works well as a member of a group
Motivations
Required
Peer Recognition: Inspired to perform well by the praise of coworkers
Work-Life Balance: Inspired to perform well by having ample time to pursue work and interests outside of work
Growth Opportunities: Inspired to perform well by the chance to take on more responsibility
Goal Completion: Inspired to perform well by the completion of tasks
Ability to Make an Impact: Inspired to perform well by the ability to contribute to the success of a project or the organization
Licenses & Certifications
Required
- CLASS A CDL
Experience
Required
- 2 years: CDL A delivery driving experience