Loader/Swing Driver in Baltimore, Maryland at A & L Foods Inc

JOB SUMMARY: The Loader/Swing Driver accurately loads Baltimore delivery vehicles, verifies that each route has the correct product and paperwork, and maintains an organized and safe loading area. The position also provides backup delivery-route coverage when needed, giving the depot flexible support across loading and driving operations. Success requires accuracy, reliability, safe material handling, and the ability to shift priorities as departure and coverage needs change.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

Load assigned delivery vehicles accurately, safely, and in the sequence needed to support efficient customer deliveries.Verify product, quantities, route assignments, stop sequence, and available paperwork before a vehicle is released for departure.Protect dry, refrigerated, and frozen product during staging and loading and follow all temperature-control and product-handling procedures.Identify and promptly report shortages, overages, damages, loading discrepancies, missing paperwork, or temperature concerns.Secure loads and confirm that required delivery equipment, route materials, keys, and devices are available as assigned.Drive local delivery routes as backup when scheduled drivers are unavailable or additional route coverage is required.When driving, complete vehicle inspections, follow assigned routes and delivery instructions, provide professional customer service, and return all paperwork and route materials.Maintain clean, organized, and clearly separated route staging and loading areas.Assist with shuttle freight, returns, pallets, reusable equipment, vehicle movement, and other depot tasks as directed.Operate pallet jacks and other authorized material-handling equipment safely and complete required inspections.Follow DOT, food-safety, workplace-safety, vehicle, and company operating procedures.Communicate loading progress, route-readiness concerns, and coverage issues to the Overnight Lead/Swing Driver and Depot Supervisor.Perform other duties as assigned.