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Estes Forwarding Worldwide (EFW) is a leading domestic and international freight forwarder in the United States, providing customized logistics and warehousing solutions for clients around the world and across all industries via air, ground, and ocean freight. A subsidiary of Estes Express lines with corporate located in Richmond, Virginia, EFW is uniquely backed by Estes Express Lines’ extensive line haul network providing EFW clients with a hybrid transportation network. The company has received industry awards, including Specialty Carrier of the Year and E-Commerce Delivery Carrier of the Year, and has been recognized by Global Trade Americas as a leading 3PL to watch.

We are proud to offer highly competitive pay and a comprehensive benefits package, including:

• Paid vacation, sick time, and holidays
• 401(k) plan with company match
• Medical, dental, and vision insurance
• Short- and long-term disability plans
• Life and accidental death & dismemberment insurance
• Job referral bonus program

The Driver, Warehousing is responsible for safely driving a company box truck to retrieve and deliver orders locally. The Driver, Warehousing also handles unloading, sorting, handling, and loading freight efficiently in accordance with verbal and written instructions, as well as Federal, State, and customer regulations.

To perform this job successfully, an individual must satisfactorily perform each essential duty.  Reasonable accommodations will be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential duties.

• Operate 26ft box truck safely.
• Schedule and make all standing daily appointments.
• Make internal transfer loads locally as needed.
• Make alternate customer pickup and deliveries as needed.
• Move freight, stock, or other materials to and from storage or production areas, loading docks, or delivery vehicles or containers by hand or using forklifts, trucks, tractors, or other equipment.
• Read work orders or receive oral instructions to determine work assignments or material or equipment needs.
• Control and maintain all records required for accurate, on-time completion of shipments.
• Work independently and in a team environment to accomplish work assignments.
• Support and promote company core values.
• Will be required to operate all types of equipment to perform all safety functions, including, but not limited to, operating manual transmission, chaining tires, etc., and must be skilled and qualified to drive in all types of terrain, routes, and environmental conditions.
• Comply with all requirements for safe and legal transportation of materials.
• Must adhere to all FMCSA requirements of those holding a Commercial Driver’s License.
• Ensure security of equipment and cargo.
• Conduct pre-trip and post-trip inspections to ensure safe working conditions of the truck prior to each trip and at the end of each trip.
• Check gauges and visual indicators for malfunctions, ensure seal or lock on trucks, and conducts inspection of vehicles before and during trips to determine problems that may be occurring.
• Promptly report all maintenance problems to management.
• Verify unit numbers versus paperwork given and report any discrepancies to your supervisor.
• May be required to drive different schedules and work the dock based on business needs.
• Provide professional and courteous service to our customers and the general public.
• Responsible for safely operating a Non-CDL Box Truck in the transportation of freight in accordance with Company, Federal, State, and Local laws with regard to run times and Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) regulations.
• Regular attendance is required.
• Will assist where needed based on business requirements: Dock work to include loading/unloading freight and customer site loading/unloading freight.
• Regular attendance is required.
• Comply with company C-TPAT and TSA security procedures.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

The qualifications listed below are representative of the minimum knowledge, skill, and/or ability required.

SKILLS AND ABILITIES

• Ability to operate forklifts or pallet jacks once authorized.
• Ability to drive and operate a box truck safely and obey all signs, signals, and other traffic rules.
• Attention to detail and good follow-up skills.
• Ability to read and interpret general business documents.
• Ability to write routine reports and general business correspondence.
• Ability to work with peers and communicate basic concepts.
• Ability to solve practical problems through standardized solutions that require limited judgment.
• Ability to follow prescribed and detailed procedures to solve routine problems.
• Good judgment; knows when to escalate issues and when to try to resolve them.
• Ability to work independently or in a team setting, in a fast-paced environment.
• Intermediate proficiency in Microsoft Office, internet, web-based, and job-specific software applications.
• Ability to type and update computer systems quickly and accurately.
• Proven competence to communicate clearly and persuasively with all levels of an organization.
• A team player with a high level of energy and self-motivation.
• Excellent spelling, grammar, and written/ oral communication skills.
• Ability to plan, organize, and manage multiple projects and set priorities.
• Must be mentally and emotionally capable of handling a high-stress environment.
• Experience working in Freight Forwarding or Transportation industry preferred.
• Must have an acceptable MVR.
• Must be familiar with state motor vehicle laws and FMCSA rules and regulations.
• Must pass a FMCSA required medical exam.
• Ability to meet the FMCSA’s requirements to speak and read English.
• Must pass a pre-employment drug screen, random drug and/or alcohol tests, and will be subject to a criminal history background check.
• Must be able to drive all routes and in all types of terrain, including, but not limited to, mountains, steeply inclined roads, curvy highways, desert areas, bridges, tunnels, etc.
• Must be able to drive in a wide range of environmental conditions, including, but not limited to, rain, wind, snow, freezing temperatures, hot weather, etc.
• Must be able to operate all safety and operational functions of equipment, including, but not limited to, changing tires, driving manual transmission vehicles, etc.
• Must be eligible to work in the United States.
• At this time, EFW will not sponsor a new applicant for employment authorization for this position.
• Estes Forwarding Worldwide offers an opportunity to grow and develop your career in an environment that provides a fulfilling workplace for employees, creates an environment for continuous learning, and embraces the ideas and diversity of others. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, pregnancy, race, ethnicity, color, creed, religion, national origin, age, disability status, protected veteran status, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other legally protected status. 

SUPERVISION

The position functions with supervision and has no direct reports.  

EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE

Minimum of a High School Diploma (or equivalent) and 0-2 years of experience.  However, a combination of experience and/or education will be taken into consideration.

LICENSES/CERTIFICATIONS

A valid Class B Commercial driver’s license is required. Forklift certification is preferred.

TRAVEL

Up to 75% is required locally.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential duties of this job.  Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential duties.

The employee is frequently required to stand, walk, see, hear, and reach with hands and arms. The employee will regularly drive a company-provided box truck. The employee must be capable of individually lifting a minimum of 30 lbs. and team lifting a minimum of 70 lbs. The employee is often required to exert maximum muscle force to lift, push, pull, or carry objects repeatedly or continuously over time. This involves muscular endurance and resistance to muscle fatigue. The employee is frequently required to bend, stretch, twist, or reach with your body, arms, and/or legs. The employee is occasionally required to climb or balance; stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl. The employee is required to see details at close range (within a few feet of the observer) and at a distance.

WORK ENVIRONMENT

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential duties of this job.  Reasonable accommodations will be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential duties.

While performing the duties of this Job, the employee is routinely driving a company-provided box truck locally and in the warehouse regularly exposed to moving mechanical parts. The employee is frequently exposed to wet and/or humid conditions and extreme cold and/or heat. The employee is occasionally exposed to high, precarious places; fumes or airborne particles; toxic or caustic chemicals; outside weather conditions; risk of electrical shock and vibration. The employee is frequently required to sit.  The noise level in the work environment is usually loud.

EFW is an Equal Opportunity Employer, Minorities/Female/Disabled/Veteran.