Job Description

Are you ready to be part of a team that values safety, continuous improvement, quality, and employee well-being? CHEP is looking for a motivated Route Driver to join our team in Chicago, Illinois.

CHEP is seeking a motivated Route Driver to join our team. This field-based role is responsible for efficiently executing less-than-truckload (LTL) deliveries and collections, optimizing routes and volumes through strong partnerships with internal teams and customers. The successful candidate will help develop and implement key growth strategies for the CHEP LVR Program while ensuring compliance with DOT regulations and CHEP safety standards. This will include partnering with multiple internal functions, building and executing project plans as well as leading teammates through training of new processes.

Location:

• Daily reporting location at 5000 Proviso Drive, Melrose Park, IL 60163.

Job Description Summary

• Execute daily visits to recover CHEP-owned pallets from a large number of low-volume Non-Participating Distributors (NPD) locations, ensuring compliance with asset return policies.
• Increase pallet recovery by educating and negotiating with NPD locations, while identifying and resolving misuse or black-market issues through close collaboration with other departments.
• Support the development and optimization of Low Volume Recovery (LVR) routes, providing guidance and training to junior teammates on new processes.

Key Responsibilities:

• Operate a CHEP-owned box truck and adhere to all DOT and CHEP safety guidelines.
• Perform daily LTL deliveries and collections of pallets at 100+ customer locations.
• Collaborate with customers to drive program compliance and increase collection volumes.
• Document delivery and collection data, such as times, mileages, and volumes, and communicate to LVR support personnel.
• Visit potential collection locations to promote the CHEP LVR Program and gather information to expand the customer base.
• Work with internal teams to develop and execute project plans focused on key operational improvements.
• Act as a resource and trainer for other LVR Representatives.

Qualifications:

• Clean driving record and ability to obtain a DOT medical card with no restrictions.
• Physically capable of lifting 65 lbs regularly.
• Strong communication, problem-solving, and analytical skills.
• Experience with route optimization and customer relationship management.
• Ability to lead peers indirectly.
• Ability to work autonomously.
• Knowledge of routing management software is a plus.

Preferred Experience:

• Multi-stop driving
• DOT & Safety Compliance
• Route Optimization/Management
• Local Customer Relationship Building
• Frontline operations leadership
• New customer development

What we Offer:

• Competitive Pay w/ Shift Differential
• Benefits Day 1!
• 401K w/ company match (up to 4%)
• FREE company-paid vision, short-term disability, and life insurance!!
• FREE company-provided PPE and safety equipment
• Tuition reimbursement, parental leave, childcare assistance, profit sharing, and MORE!

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