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

JOB SUMMARY: The Overnight Lead/Swing Driver coordinates the overnight cross-dock workflow that prepares Baltimore delivery routes for on-time departure. This role prepares route paperwork, unloads and reloads the warehouse shuttle, loads local delivery vehicles, verifies route readiness, and checks out each driver. As a swing driver, the position also provides route coverage when needed. The role combines hands-on warehouse work, driver support, careful documentation, and early-morning decision-making.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

Prepare complete and accurate route packets for Baltimore departures, including manifests, invoices, delivery instructions, keys, devices, and other required materials.Receive the warehouse shuttle and verify trailer condition, seal information, load documentation, and transferred product before unloading.Unload shuttle freight safely and accurately; identify, separate, and stage product by route, stop sequence, and temperature zone.Reload the shuttle with properly documented returns, empty pallets, reusable equipment, paperwork, and other goods designated for Bensalem.Load local cross-dock delivery vehicles accurately and in a safe delivery sequence while protecting dry, refrigerated, and frozen product.Verify each route's freight and paperwork and report shortages, overages, damages, temperature concerns, or missing items before departure.Check out each route and driver, confirming the assigned vehicle, paperwork, special instructions, required equipment, product security, and departure readiness.Direct overnight workflow and provide task guidance to other depot employees assigned to loading or cross-dock activity.Communicate late shuttle arrivals, incomplete loads, staffing gaps, vehicle issues, and other departure risks to the Depot Supervisor or Logistics Manager.Provide backup delivery-route coverage as assigned and complete all driver responsibilities safely, professionally, and in compliance with company and DOT requirements.Maintain clean, orderly, and secure dock, staging, paperwork, and loading areas throughout the shift.Operate pallet jacks and other authorized material-handling equipment safely and complete required inspections.Follow food-safety, product-handling, temperature-control, security, and workplace-safety procedures.Perform other duties as assigned.