JOB DESCRIPTION
ORGANIZATIONAL BACKGROUND:
Cooperative Laundry is an innovative commercial laundry provider delivering predictable and high-quality services to hotels in the Greater New York Metro region. Based in Kearny, NJ, Cooperative Laundry utilizes best in class laundry equipment, mechanical systems, laundry chemistry and transportation - along with customized 2.0 software to oversee and ensure steady customer satisfaction with its customers. Cooperative is proud to employ some of the best and hardest working operators and prides itself on being an organization that supports its diverse team with excellent pay and benefits. As part of the Cooperative Team, you are expected to deliver exceptional quality and service to our customers.
PURPOSE OF THE JOB:
This position is based in Cooperative Laundry Tri-State’s Kearny location at 1 Eastern Road, Kearny, NJ 07032 and reports to the Fleet Manager. Delivery drivers are responsible for delivering clean linen and picking up soiled linen from customers in a safe and timely manner. Each route and delivery day is unique, entailing an average of 6 stops per day, servicing hotels primarily in New York City and surrounding area. We are passionate about providing superior customer service and timely delivery to the hotels we service. As the delivery driver, you are Cooperative Laundry’s face to the customer and expected to provide the highest levels of care and customer service.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Operate delivery truck in a safe and efficient manner, transporting clean and soiled laundry to/from customers and the Kearny facility
- Load and unload laundry carts
- Maintain manifest and obtain customer sign off
- Manage route and delivery schedule with limited supervision
- Present a professional image and demeanor
- Other duties as assigned
REQUIRED EDUCATION, KNOWLEDGE AND EXPERIENCE:
- Prior experience driving a similar commercial vehicle in the tri-state area
- Clean driving record. This means that in the last 3 years, you have had only 1 driver’s license, no driving-related suspension, revocation or cancellation, no disqualifying offenses, no more than 2 moving violations and no reckless driving incidents and in the last 7 years, no major driving offenses including DUI/DWI, refusal to test, leaving the scene, driving a commercial vehicle without a CDL, or at-fault fatal accident.
- Must be 21 years of age or older
- Must pass a 5-panel drug screen
- Bilingual (English and Spanish) is a plus
- Able to read and write, follow operating procedures, and complete safety training/certifications
- Must maintain good attendance
WORKING CONDITIONS:
- Work in all weather conditions
- Climb in and out of truck
- Able to sit, stand, walk, reach, bend, and twist for up to 12 hours
- Able to push, pull and lift up to 50 lbs., unassisted
- Must be available on weekends and holidays
SHIFTS AVAILABLE
- Fulltime
- Part time (Weekends)
- First Shift start time 10am
- Second shift start time 4pm
- Overnight start time 8pm
Cooperative Laundry is an Equal Opportunity Employer
Job Types: Full-time, Part-time
Pay: $29.00 per hour
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- Dental insurance
- Health insurance
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Paid training
- Referral program
- Vision insurance
Schedule:
- Overtime
- Weekend availability
Trucking Driver Type:
Trucking Route:
Ability to commute/relocate:
- Kearny, NJ: Reliably commute or planning to relocate before starting work (Required)
Education:
- High school or equivalent (Preferred)
Experience:
- Light Truck & Delivery Drivers: 2 years (Required)
Shift availability:
- Night Shift (Preferred)
- Overnight Shift (Preferred)
Work Location: Multiple Locations