Driver 1

Overview

Nippon Express Company, Ltd. (“NX”) was founded in 1872 in Japan and is headquartered in Tokyo.  NX employs approximately 72,000 employees at 733 locations, in 47 countries and 314 cities around the world.

Nippon Express U.S.A., Inc. (“NEU”) was incorporated in New York in 1962 as a fully owned subsidiary of NX.  NEU provides logistics solutions and comprehensive transportation services through its international freight forwarding and logistics network, including specialized handling of: air, land, sea and express packages; all types and sizes of cargo; personal effects and household goods; fragile and perishable freight; and livestock.  NEU also provides related services, such as warehousing, distribution and customs brokerage and clearance. NEU operates at 55 locations in 27 states within the U.S., with approximately 1300 employees.  NEU has enjoyed tremendous growth and success as one of the top five international freight forwarders in the world. We connect people with products throughout the world.

Salary Range

Min: $21.41

Max: $32.13

This salary range is a good faith estimate of the expected salary range for this position, based on a wide range of factors including qualifications, experience and training, operational and business needs and other considerations permitted by law.  At NEU, it is not typical for an individual to be hired at or near the top of the range for the role.

Responsibilities

• Perform Moving transportation, packing, loading/unloading, delivery, and warehouse operations for international household goods.
• Handle customers’ belongings safely and professionally to ensure high service quality
• Maintain company vehicles, warehouse areas, and workspaces in safe and organized conditions.
• Comply with DOT regulations, company procedures, and required inspection and recordkeeping
• Complete required training and promptly report operational or customer-related issues to

Qualifications

• Minimum 21 years of age with a valid Driver’s License and satisfactory driving record.
• Ability to safely perform packing, lifting, transportation, and warehouse duties.
• High School Diploma, equivalency certificate or significant relevant or appropriate working experience
• Ability to meet DOT and company qualification requirements, including obtaining a DOT Medical Card if required.
• Strong customer service and communication skills.
• Basic computer skills and willingness to complete required company training.

Organization Relationships

• This position will interact with all levels of employees at the branch, including colleagues, leadership staff, and office personnel.
• Must be able to work with customers, vendors, and outside organizations

Work Environment

• Driving for long periods of time
• Standing, bending, twisting, kneeling, reaching, repetitive use of hands, grasping
• Pulling, pushing, lifting up to 50 lbs.
• Exposure to traffic, excessive noise in a fast-paced warehouse environment
• Use of equipment such as forklift and pallet jacks

Nippon Express offers a generous Employee Benefits Package including:

• Medical, Dental, and Vision beginning the 1st of the month after 30 days.
• 401k with a company match
• Flexible Spending Accounts, HSA, Life and Accidental Death & Dismemberment Insurance, Short & Long Term Disability, Auto and Home policies, Commuter Benefits, and much more.
• Generous Vacation and Sick time.

Nippon Express USA provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.