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Backhaul Driver
- NDCP (Westampton, NJ)
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Overview
Are you ready to hit the ground runnin’? Join an innovative team focused on delivering perfect orders and excellent customer service to our customers.
SEEKING BackHaul-Westampton, NJ
Position Overview
Incumbent is responsible for transporting and delivering freight from third-party supplier locations to NDCP warehouses safely, legally and on-time. This position requires working in environments with variation in temperature and humidity (e.g., dry, cooler and freezer areas of the trailer, a long with changing outdoor weather conditions.)
GREAT SCHEDULE!
+ 5-day workweek schedule: Monday - Friday
+ Start time between 2:00 a.m. – 4:00 a.m.
GREAT PAY!
$0.68/MILE
Hourly $32.50
Exceptional Benefits Package!
+ Competitive health, vision, dental, prescription drug insurance effective after 30 days
+ Company-paid Group Life, AD&D, Short-Term and Long-Term Disability coverage
+ Voluntary Life and AD&D coverage
+ Flexible Spending Accounts
+ Employee Assistance Program
+ Paid time off for vacation, discretionary time, illness and holidays.
+ 401(k) retirement savings plan with company matching.
+ Education discounts at Southern New Hampshire University
+ Life Mart, AT&T, and Verizon discounts
+ Fitness and Wellness Discount and Reimbursement Program
+ Employee purchase discount programs
+ Employee apparel program
Why NDCP
NDCP is an award-winning global provider of innovative supply chain solutions for the foodservice industry. We leverage our expertise in sourcing, purchasing and distribution to provide comprehensive business solutions including food, beverages, supplies, packaging, technology and healthcare to more than 8,900 U.S. quick service restaurants and customers in 40+ countries.
Responsibilities
Responsibilities:
+ Safely operates a tractor trailer truck that transports product to and from specified destinations.
+ Conduct a proper pre-trip inspection to ensure the vehicle is safe to operate.
+ Ensures delivery-related paperwork is in order before departing the Distribution Center or transportation hub.
+ Prepares, receives and provides appropriate documentation for the delivery of products.
+ Assists with the loading of trailer at supplier locations.
+ Detaches loaded trailer and picks up empty trailers in a safe manner into store locations.
+ Maintains proper logs of travel and product according to Federal, State and DOT regulations.
+ Maintains contact with Member Services / applicable operations transportation personnel to communicate any delivery problems or delays.
+ Ensures the cleanliness and presentation of the interior of the truck cab.
+ Conducts a proper post-trip inspection to ensure equipment is in good working order to minimize delays the following day.
+ Timely reports any vehicle maintenance or malfunction issues to the appropriate Transportation Supervisor.
+ Utilizes a high level of customer service in serving as the primary NDCP point of contact between the Distribution Center and the supplier.
Supervision Exercised
No direct supervisory responsibilities.
Physical Demands
+ Paperwork and Job Setup (up to 30 minutes)
Description:Obtain paperwork for the day’s work. This paperwork provides details on delivery locations and packing lists for deliveries. Reviews the paperwork and checks the cargo on his/her trailer to ensure the palletized loads are correct and that they are properly secured for transport.
Activity
Frequency
Description
Bend or Crouch
Seldom
Bends or crouches to lift the trailer door to inspect load.
Handle
Seldom
Clipboard to review inspection and delivery paperwork.
Hands: Both
Pull
Seldom
Object pulled: Nylon trailer door strap
Peak force: Approximately 100 pounds
Distance moved: 6 feet
Frequency of force: 4 -10 per day
Height of pull: Floor to waist and above shoulder to waist
Direction of pull: Vertical
Arms used: Both. Typically, dominant arm is used
Pulls up on the trailer door strap to open the trailer door to inspect his/her load, and reaches up to pull the trailer door closed after completing the inspection.
Reach
Seldom
Reaches from: Standing posture
Direction of Reach: Down and Up
Upper extremity involved: Typically, dominant arm is used
Distance to object: 0-6 inches
Level of reach: floor (to open door) & above shoulder (to close door)
Must reach down to open the trailer door and he/she must reach up to pull the door closed.
Stand
Seldom
Option to change positions: Yes
Surface: Concrete warehouse floor, asphalt and concrete parking lot, metal trailer interior. Involves varying temperatures and surface conditions.
Stands when reviewing his/her paperwork.
Walk
Seldom
Surface: Concrete warehouse floor, asphalt and concrete parking lot, metal trailer interior. Involves varying temperatures and surface conditions.
Walking distance: up to 300 feet
Walks from the dispatch office to his/her vehicle to inspect truck and trailer and to check the load.
+ Pre- and Post-Trip Tractor Trailer Inspection (up to 1 hour)
Description: Complete pre- and post-trip tractor trailer inspections. This consists of physically inspecting many operational and physical components of the tractor trailer before and after performing daily deliveries.
Activity
Frequency
Description
Bend or Crouch
Seldom
Bend and/or crouch to inspect items under the trailer, such as brakes and tires
Handle
Seldom
Object handled: Clipboard, pen, and flashlight to conduct pre- and post-trip inspections of his/her vehicle.
Hands: Both
Handgrip: Precision grip for pen and power grasp for flashlight
Push & Pull
Seldom
Object pulled: Crank to set and retract the landing gear of the trailer at the beginning and the end of his / her work shift.
Peak force: 10 pounds of peak force for 45 cranks, up 70 pounds of peak force for 5 cranks (worst case scenario given freezing weather conditions)
Distance moved: 27-inch diameter
Height of push/pull: 25 to 52 inches
Direction of push/pull: Vertical plane, circular cranking motion
Arms used: Either or both
Reach
Seldom
Reaches from: Standing position to check wheels, brakes and engine components on the tractor trailer.
Direction of teach: Forward, up, and down when making physical connections between the tractor and trailer
Upper extremity involved: Left, right, both
Level of reach: Floor, knuckle, waist, shoulder, above shoulder
Stand
Seldom
Option to change positions: Yes
Surface: Asphalt and concrete pavement, metal trailer interior
To perform the pre- and post-trip inspection of the tractor trailer.
Walk
Seldom
Surface: Asphalt and concrete pavement, metal trailer interior
Walking distance: up to 700 feet
Walks to the tractor location from the dispatch office up to 300 feet, depending on tractor location; he/she also walks approximately 200 feet around the vehicle twice per day, to perform the pre- and post-trip inspections of the vehicle.
+ Drive Tractor Trailer (4-6 hours)
Description: Drives a tractor trailer on short haul and/or overnight deliveries. At the beginning of each shift, must hook truck up to his/her trailer in the truck yard. At the end of each shift, drops off his/her empty trailer in the appropriate truck yard.
Activity
Frequency
Description
Climb
Seldom
Height of climb: 48 inches
Surface: Steps up to truck cab
Height of steps: 16 in. & 34 in.
Must enter and exit the cab of the truck up to 20 times per day, given the number of delivery sites he/she makes
Drive
Frequent
Tractor Trailer
Drive approximately 50 percent of the work day or up to 6 hours per day.
Push/Pull
Frequent
Object pushed/pulled: 10 speed, manual transmission gear shifter
Peak force: 18 - 20 pounds
Distance moved: Up to 10 inches
Frequency of force: Up to 30 times per hour (dependent upon type of driving – urban or rural)
Height of push/pull: Waist level
Direction of push/pull: Horizontal
Arms used: Left, right or both
Push
Frequent
Objects pushed: Manual transmission clutch
Peak force: Up to 70 pounds (clutch)
Distance moved: Up to 8 inches
Frequency of force: Up to 30 times per hour, dependent upon type of driving – urban or rural
Height of push: Foot level
Direction of push: Horizontal
Legs used: Left (clutch)
Sit
Frequent
Seat type: Truck seat up to 50 percent of the day or up to 11 hours throughout the day
Activity
Frequency
Description
Bend/Crouch
Occasional
Bends/crouches to hook and unhook trailer to truck
Climb
Seldom
Height of climb: Up to 4 feet
Surface: Aluminum folding stairs
Description of climb: Aluminum stairs.
Frequency of climb: Up to 4 - 8 times per day
May involve varying weather and surface conditions
Handle
Frequent
Objects handled: Trailer hitching devices
Work rate frequency: 4 – 8 times
Hands Used: Both
Handgrip: Power grasp
Lift
Occasional
Lifting task: Trailer hitching devices
Weight lifted: Up to 50 - 75 lbs.
Frequency of lift: 2 - 4 items lifted per day
Horizontal distance from body: 12 inches
Rotation (degrees): 15 right, 15 left
Height at start of lift: 24 to 40 inches
Height at end of lift: 24 to 40 inches
Hands used: Both
Lift
Seldom
Lifting task: Empty pallets
Weight lifted: 28 lbs. (plastic pallet) and 41 lbs. (wood pallet)
Frequency of force: Up to 8 per day
Horizontal distance of hands from body: 12 inches
Rotation (degrees): 15 right, 15 left
Height at start of lift: Ground level to chest height
Height at end of lift: Waist height
Hands used: Both
Lift a single pallet and lay it on its side on the ground, where it can be moved by sliding it on the ground or using a pallet jack or 2-wheel hand truck to move it.
Pull
Occasional
Objects pulled: hand truck (not measured) and manual pallet jack
Peak force: 40 - 60 pounds (manual pallet jack)
Distance moved: 50 - 150 feet
Frequency of force: Up to 10 times per day
Height of pull: Waist
Direction of pull: Horizontal
Arms used: Both
Legs used: Both
Push/Pull
Occasional
Objects pulled: Freezer platform/stairs pulled out to use and pushed back to store after each use
Peak force: 150 - 175 pounds
Distance moved: 3 feet
Frequency of force: Up to 10 times per day
Height of pull: Approximately 4 feet
Direction of pull: Horizontal
Arms used: Both
Legs used: Both
Walk
Frequent
Surface: Asphalt and concrete pavement, metal trailer interior
Walking distance: 150 feet per occurrence (up to 40 times per day)
Walk to and from the trailer and truck dropping off and picking up trailers
Surface conditions may vary due to weather and construction
Competencies
Dependability/Reliability: Meets commitments, works independently and collaboratively, accepts accountability, handles and supports change, sets personal standards, stays focused under pressure, and meets attendance/punctuality requirements. Consistently conducts him/herself in a manner consistent with the Company’s core values.
Job Knowledge: Understands duties and responsibilities, maintains required job knowledge and technical skills, understands Company’s mission/values, keeps job knowledge current and is in command of critical issues.
Meeting Expectations/Production Standards: Handles a fair workload, volunteers for additional work, prioritizes tasks, develops good work procedures, manages time well, and handles information flow effectively.
Pace/Activity Level: Ability to organize him/herself and prioritize tasks to produce quality work at a consistent, steady pace that meets established productivity deadlines.
Safety: Keeps workplace clean and safe, and supports safety programs and a culture of safety.
Self-Development: Seeks out and accepts performance feedback, is a proactive learner, takes on tough assignments to improve skill, keeps knowledge and skills up-to-date, turns mistakes into learning opportunities.
Stress Tolerance: Maintain stable performance under pressure or opposition (such as time pressure or job ambiguity); Handle stress in a manner that is acceptable to others and to the organization.
Teamwork: Meets all team deadlines and responsibilities, listens to others and values opinions, helps team leader to meet goals, welcomes newcomers and promotes a team atmosphere.
Qualifications
Qualifications & Skills
+ High School Diploma or equivalent experience preferred
+ Current Class A CDL and Medical card required
+ Clean motor vehicle record (MVR) in accordance with NDCP’s hiring requirements
+ Ability and willingness to operate a manual and automatic transmission tractor
+ Ability to safely operate a refrigeration unit and a lift gate
+ On Board Computer/Electronic Log System experience preferred
+ Ability to read a map and/or follow written directions to navigate assigned routes efficiently and safely
+ Demonstrated knowledge of DOT regulations and Commercial Motor Vehicle requirements
+ Excellent interpersonal skills and exceptional customer service mentality
+ Ability to work effectively in an individual and team environment
+ Effective decision-making skills and sound judgement
+ Ability and willingness to work varying work schedules, as needed, to support NDCP’s operations
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Job LocationsUS-NJ-Westampton
Posted Date1 day ago(10/3/2025 4:43 PM)
ID 2025-6142
# of Openings 1
Category Operations
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