Set - Up Specialist / Box Truck Driver (CDL Not Required)

Kaplan Early Learning Company is growing and seeks to hire a Set- Up Specialist / Box Truck Driver. (CDL Not Required) **Sign- On Bonus $1,000.00**

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 box truck to deliver customer orders across interstate lines. Accountable for ensuring compliance with safe driving regulations of various states and DOT requirements.

Position Responsibilities Include:

• Drive a 26-foot straight box truck across state lines, ensuring timely delivery and compliance with state / federal driver requirements. Will fly to customer's set up location, as needed.
• Load and unload the trucks; assemble product at delivery site and set-up classrooms per the customer /sales representative's direction; dispose of empty cardboard.
• Supervise temporary staff at customer's site.
• Conduct pre-trip and post-trip vehicle safety inspections, reporting any maintenance issues.
• Ensure expense reports are submitted with appropriate documentation to supervisor in a timely manner.

Position Requirements Include:

• High school diploma or equivalent. Minimum age of 21 years old.
• Two years of experience operating company owned vehicles (box trucks or cargo vans) to transport goods, preferred.
• Six months warehouse, forklift, light truck driving and/or trailer switching experience preferred.
• Valid driver's license with no more than two moving violations within the past three years required. CDL not required.
• Must have or be able to obtain Real ID or passport to fly to customer locations when needed.
• Ability to qualify for and maintain the required company paid DOT driver's medical physical.
• Must be able to safely operate 26-foot box or straight truck (26,000 lbs. loaded / 16,500 empty).
• Basic reading and writing skills, aptitude for assembly of products and use of hand tools required.
• Ability to safely drive and navigate with GPS and/or map.
• Must be professional, customer oriented, exhibit good communication skills, detail oriented, and possess good problem-solving skills.
• Requires the ability to frequently lift up to 75 pounds.
• Position requires time away from home for a week at a time, occasionally two weeks, including weekends.

Benefits Include:

• Competitive pay rate, along with paid mileage, daily meal per diem, flight pay, paid company expenses, as well as a **Sign- on bonus of $1,000.00**
• Paid Time Off including holidays
• 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
• Paid Maternity/Paternity Leave Supplemental Program
• Childcare Discounts
• 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.