Job Details
Qualifications
- Classroom experience
- Computer skills
- Driver's License
- GPS
- No experience needed
- Under 1 year
Benefits
- 401(k)
- 401(k) matching
- Company truck
- Dental insurance
- Flexible schedule
- Fuel card
- Health insurance
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Paid training
- Vision insurance
Job Description
FedEx Ground Contracted Service Provider seeking Flex/Travelingdelivery drivers operating out of out of Newton, Lincolnton and Asheville, NC FedEx Ground terminals. The purpose of this position is to support other FedEx contractors that may need assistance with deliveries.
The base terminal will be Newton, NC and drivers are an employee of our Company, McLaughlin Logistics, that is based only in this terminal. However, routes may also dispatch out of Lincolnton or Asheville and may require overnight travel at times, particularly for needs in Asheville. Travel expenses are company paid including meals and lodging if needed. All trucks will be rentals and fuel costs are company paid.
Drivers should live in a reasonable commute to our home terminal Newton, NC. However, we will hire some drivers living in Asheville to better support that terminal.
Pay rate is $760 per week over 5 days based on a 45-hour work week in which 5 hours are overtime paid at time + ½.
We deliver 6 days per week and are closed on Sundays. All applicants must be available to work any day of the week except Sundays. However, we plan on running Sundays during the holidays only and applicants must be available for that as well.
Start time is 7:00am and we work full days. There is no 2nd or 3rd shift.
What makes McLaughlin Logistics Inc the preferred FedEx contractor in our area?
- We offer medical benefits, including vision, dental, accident and life insurance.
- We offer vacation, holiday pay, overtime and full pay during training.
- We offer a 401(k)-retirement plan with Company Match.
- We supply all uniforms at no cost.
- We operate the newest fleet of vehicles in our area.
- We are a FedEx Entrepreneur of the Year award winner and widely considered the employer of choice in our area.
- We use GroundCloud route optimization and GPS on iPads which makes routes easier and quicker. Drivers love GroundCloud!
Minimum requirements:
- Flexibility is key. Must be willing to travel, including some overnight stays.
- Must be willing to commute to Newton, Lincolnton, and Asheville.
- Must be willing to deliver any route that dispatches out of these terminals.
- No commercial driving experience necessary. However, drivers must complete company paid classroom and on-road driver training program.
- All applicants must be at least 21 years of age.
- Must have had a driver’s license for a minimum of 2 years.
- All applicants must submit to pre-employment Motor Vehicle Report and background screening.
- Pre-employment drug test and DOT physical are also required.
- Experienced with skills in navigating via GPS is essential.
- General skills in operating mobile computer devices such as tablet and cell phone type devices/apps is necessary.
- Job is physically demanding and packages can weight up to 150 lbs.
- Candidate must be reliable, hard-working, professional, a team player and have a good attitude.
- Able to work independently and problem solve is necessary.
- Ability to get along with others is necessary. While reporting to us, drivers will be working with diverse teams and with many other contracting companies.
- Able to work 5 days per week minimum throughout the year and 6-7 days per week during holiday season.
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: From $760.00 per week
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- 401(k) matching
- Company truck
- Dental insurance
- Flexible schedule
- Fuel card
- Health insurance
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Paid training
- Vision insurance
Day range:
- Weekends as needed
Experience level:
- No experience needed
Shift:
- Day shift
- No nights
Work Location: In person