Overnight Lead Route Driver; Non-CDL

Overnight Lead Route Driver (Non-CDL) – 4-Day Schedule

E.A. Sween Company

$24.75/HR | 24/7 operations support | Weekends & holidays as needed

Since 1955, E.A. Sween has been on a mission to passionately feed millions daily with high‑quality food people enjoy. We are a third‑generation family‑owned and professionally managed organization committed to strategic growth. We value talented people who join our family and call E.A. Sween home. Our culture is welcoming, respectful, and rewarding.

The Driver Lead plays a crucial role in coordinating daily distributions, ensuring safe and timely deliveries of quality products to customer stores in a professional, cost‑effective manner. The position involves running routes, training new drivers, and supporting the Distribution Supervisor.

• Process Compliance:
  Oversee daily tasks and ensure compliance with manifests, FERs, DOT logs, and driver issue logs.
• Training &
  
  Coaching:
  
  Facilitate training and provide ongoing coaching to drivers in alignment with company guidelines and Best Practices.
• Fleet Readiness:
  Monitor the truck fleet daily for cleanliness and proper maintenance to support efficient delivery operations.
• Safety & Compliance:
  Uphold safety and health standards, including HACCP and OSHA requirements; lead safety meetings, report hazardous conditions, and adhere to Best Practices.
• Incident Management:
  Manage vehicle crash and workers’ compensation reporting; assist drivers with incident reports and coordinate with Fleet Response as needed.

• As needed to support a 24/7 operation, including weekends and holidays; comfortable in a fast‑paced nighttime environment.

• DOT compliant with a valid Driver’s License in state of residence.
• Strong teamwork and effective communication skills to interact with CDC customers and colleagues.
• MVR that meets company guidelines.
• Availability to work weekends, holidays, or as needed for 24/7 operations.
• Age 21 or older.
• Minimum 3 years of verifiable box truck driving experience.

• Previous training, leading, or supervising experience.
• Intermediate proficiency with Microsoft Office.

• Work in 35–75°F environments.
• Frequently lift/carry up to 75 lbs and push/pull up to 250 lbs.
• Frequent bending, kneeling, pushing, squatting, and reaching (over shoulder, at waist level, and from the floor).
• Adaptable to a fast‑paced nighttime environment to maintain efficiency and productivity.

• Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance
• Paid Time Off (PTO)
• 8 Paid Holidays
• Company‑Paid Life Insurance
• 401(k) with Company Match – fully vested after 2 years
• Short‑Term and Long‑Term Disability Plans
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Employee Recognition Program (Boss Bucks)

E.A. Sween is an Equal Opportunity Employer – Minority/Female/Veteran/Disability