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Union Supply Group

Union Supply Group Since its founding in 1991, Union Supply Group has grown into the most innovative and price sensitive supplier of commissary goods and services. Union Supply provides food, apparel, footwear, electronics, and personal-care products to State, Federal and County correctional institutions nationwide.

Work with a team culture of respect, career growth, job security and competitive compensation! We strive for a positive environment where everyone can grow and learn at every step of their journey. With Union Supply Group you will know you will be entrusted with making a great impact on the organization.

BONUS- UP TO $1000 SIGN ON BONUS FOR NEW EMPLOYEES

The purpose of the Route Driver is to achieve key Distribution Center overall organizational goals and objectives.

Responsibilities/Duties:

• Loads vehicles via pallet jacks and straps/secures pallets as necessary to prevent damage in transit.
• Delivers merchandise on customers’ premises via pallet jack, liftgate, dolly, and/or by hand as necessary (many facilities personnel assist with unloading) and obtains receipt for goods. Verifies load against shipping papers.
• Drives truck to destination applying knowledge of commercial driving regulations and roads in area.
• Maintains truck log according to Federal and Company regulations.
• Performs thorough daily pre-trip and post-trip inspections as required by Federal regulations and notes any issues as they may arise.
• Maintains telephone contact with Supervisor.
• Does not use Truck or Company fuel/credit card for any personal matters.

We offer:

• Career advancement. We continuously strive to upskill our employees and offer internal employees the opportunity to thrive and grow within the company.
• Training & New skills.  You’ll learn. The opportunities are limitless. You will be given the opportunity to learn beyond your expertise and cross train to allow you to expand your knowledge base.
• Team environment. At Union Supply Group, we are a Team. It isn’t uncommon to work on small or large teams where everyone supports each other.

Benefits Continued:

• Competitive wage
• Team environment
• Good Work-Life Balance
• Healthcare (medical, dental, vision)
• 401(k) savings plan
• Paid Time Off (PTO)
• Holiday pay opportunities
• Birthday PTO
• On-the-job training and skills development
• Employee Assistance Program

Qualifications/Requirements:

• Must have an "Active DOT Medical Card" or be able to obtain a "DOT Medical Card"
• Driving record with minimal/no incidents (no DWI’s, DUI’s, fatalities, etc.).
• Dependability and punctuality to be at work on time each scheduled work day.
• Ability to operate professionally & independently with minimal supervision.•    Prior experience operation trucks with ELD and ELD related software (preferred).
  •    Will be required to pass a background check prior to an offer of employment and be eligible for security clearances to enter secure correctional facilities.
  Physical Requirements:
  •    Ability to push/pull pallets up to 2,000 lbs on/off a truck with a pallet jack.
  •    Ability to break down and stack boxes weighing 50+ lbs as necessary.

Equal Employment Opportunity Policy

Union Supply Group provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.

This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, and training.

E-Verify

This employer participates in E-Verify and will provide the federal government with your Form I-9 information to confirm that you are authorized to work in the U.S. If E-Verify cannot confirm that you are authorized to work, this employer is required to give you written instructions and an opportunity to contact Department of Homeland Security (DHS) or Social Security Administration (SSA) so you can begin to resolve the issue before the employer can take any action against you, including terminating your employment. Employers can only use E-Verify once you have accepted a job offer and completed the Form I-9.