Overnight Warehouse Driver Lead

About the role

The Driver Lead oversees driver and vehicle readiness, supports route planning and fleet logistics, and steps in as a backup driver when needed, ensuring every shift runs safely, accurately, and on time.

Responsibilities

• Ensure all drivers complete the pre-shift safety checklist and verify vehicles are in safe, working condition before departure
• Proactively monitor fleet maintenance needs, report vehicle issues, and coordinate routine service to minimize downtime
• Confirm all assets — including vehicles, fuel cards, and phones — are signed out before departure and signed back in at the end of shift
• Oversee van readiness, ensuring each vehicle is staged correctly for loadout with all required supplies
• Work alongside warehouse employees to verify delivery audits are completed and the correct products are loaded onto the correct routes
• Ensure drivers sign off on their manifest and key audit before departure, and follow the customer's delivery instructions on every stop
• Equip drivers with the tools and resources needed for a safe, successful shift — route sheets, safety equipment, and communication devices
• Serve as a backup driver when covering callouts to maintain route coverage and delivery standards
• Monitor delivery performance throughout the shift, ensuring productivity metrics are hit
• Investigate behind-schedule routes in real time and escalate underperformance, exceptions, and delays to the AGM
• Review telematics to validate traffic situations and other reported delays

Requirements

• Valid Driver's License
• Clean driving record / satisfactory MVR check required
• 1+ year of experience safely driving a delivery vehicle (e.g., 26' box truck) in city environments
• No CDL required
• Experience navigating New Jersey and New York is preferred
• Prior experience in last-mile delivery, logistics, or fleet operations is preferred
• Strong leadership, organizational, and problem-solving skills
• Able to lift and handle delivery supplies as needed
• Strong customer service skills and ability to follow customer delivery instructions

Qualifications

• Valid Driver's License
• Clean driving record / satisfactory MVR check required
• 1+ year of experience safely driving a delivery vehicle (e.g., 26' box truck) in city environments
• No CDL required
• Experience navigating New Jersey and New York is preferred
• Prior experience in last-mile delivery, logistics, or fleet operations is preferred
• Strong leadership, organizational, and problem-solving skills
• Able to lift and handle delivery supplies as needed
• Strong customer service skills and ability to follow customer delivery instructions

Skills

• Proactive and detail-oriented leadership
• Organizational and problem-solving skills
• Customer service skills
• Ability to lift and handle delivery supplies

Benefits

• Health Insurance
• Dental Insurance
• Vision Insurance
• 401(k) / Retirement Plan
• Paid Time Off
• Paid Holidays