Set - Up Specialist / Truck Driver

Kaplan Early Learning Company is growing and seeks to hire a Set - Up Specialist / Truck Driver.

For over 50 years, Kaplan Early Learning Company has been a champion for children. From our research-based curricula to enriching classroom environments and innovative technology solutions, Kaplan's products and services inspire a lifelong love of learning in children and educators. At Kaplan, we come to work every day knowing that we are making an impact on children, families, and educators not only in our local communities, but around the world!

We are a national leader in the early childhood educational market, and we remain focused on what makes our organization different - Our People! If you are looking to join an organization where your talents are recognized, we're the team to join. It's often said when you join the Kaplan team you never want to leave - so prepare yourself to partner with a passionate staff who celebrates an average tenure of 15 plus years!

About the position:

Incumbent is responsible for ensuring quality product assembly, proper loading/unloading and the safe operation of a commercial vehicle (van, straight truck, etc.) to deliver customer orders across interstate lines. Accountable for ensuring compliance with safe driving regulations of various states and DOT requirements.

Position Responsibilities Include:

• Perform pre-trip safety inspection. Responsible for keeping track of maintenance schedules (oil changes, tires need replacing, etc.) and keeping truck clean. Report any problems to supervisor.
• Separate orders that are staged on floor and load onto truck using proper loading techniques.
• Operate 24-foot or larger straight truck and drive across state lines to make the deliveries on date and time specified. Ensure compliance with all DOT and driver policy requirements (completion of driver logbooks, medical certification, cell phone usage, etc.).
• Unload the truck(s); take materials into the centers to the appropriate areas; assemble items and set up classrooms per the customers' or sales reps' instructions; dispose of empty cardboard. Supervise temporary staff at customer site when necessary. Responsible for contacting customer service with list of all items being returned prior to leaving site to get an RMA number. Responsible for unloading returned materials to campus at Warehouse C upon arrival and unloading of empty cardboard/garbage into dumpster.
• Pick up orders from vendors or returned goods from customers and bring to Kaplan as scheduled.
• Move trailers from warehouse to the other location on and off campus as needed.
• Provide support in the Distribution Center. Duties could include making dump runs, helping with local deliveries, moving office furniture, assisting in shipping or receiving departments, etc.
• Complete expense reports and turn-in to supervisor in a timely manner with appropriate documentation.

Position Requirements Include:

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Six months warehouse and forklift experience required, one year experience preferred.
• Two years minimum commercial driving experience (truck, van, car).
• Valid driver's license with no more than two moving violations within the past three years required. Class A or B Commercial Driver's License a plus.
• Light truck driving and/or trailer switching experience preferred.
• Basic reading and writing skills, geographic knowledge, and ability to read a map and follow directions required.
• Incumbent must be customer oriented, exhibit good interpersonal and communication skills.
• Must be detail oriented and possess good problem-solving skills.
• Requires the ability to frequently lift up to 75 pounds.
• Aptitude for light assembly of products required.
• Minimum age of 21.
• Must be able to work with limited supervision and be willing to work extended hours and weekends.
• Position requires extended time away from home of one to two weeks at a time.
• Current DOT physical or ability to obtain required.
• Must be able to operate 24-foot box or straight truck or larger (26,000 lbs. loaded / 16,500 empty).

Benefits Include:

• Competitive pay rate
• Paid Time Off including holidays
• Paid Maternity/Paternity Leave Supplemental Program
• Childcare Discounts
• Medical, Dental, Vision Insurance
• Matching 401(k) Plan plus a suite of financial educational services to include consultations with licensed representatives
• Short-term disability and long-term disability income replacement programs through Voya Insurance
• Educational Tuition Assistance
• Verizon and AT&T Discount
• YMCA Discount
• Employee Referral Bonus
• LifeMart Discount Shopping Website
• Kaplan Outlet Center Discount
• Pet Insurance

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Kaplan Early Learning Company is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We embrace differences, welcome diversity and value a culture of respect.