Job Description
Job DescriptionLoop Linen Service, Inc. is a premier provider of comprehensive textile and linen management solutions, serving the hospitality, healthcare, and manufacturing sectors for over 95 years. As an established, family-owned regional leader, the company specializes in delivering high-quality, environmentally sustainable products and services tailored to a diverse client base. Driven by a commitment to operational excellence and customer satisfaction, Loop Linen focuses on cultivating enduring, long-term business relationships. Our legacy of stability, sustainability, and service reliability makes Loop Linen Service an exceptional organization for professionals seeking a dependable and growth-oriented career. Overview:Loop Linen Service is seeking a dependable, safety-conscious Class A Shuttle Driver to join our regional logistics team. This essential role focuses on transporting freight efficiently and securely between our New Orleans and Baton Rouge hubs. This position features a steady, five-day work schedule with late-afternoon start times, making it an ideal opportunity for an experienced commercial driver seeking structured hours, stable earnings, and a consistent regional routine. As a hands-on dedicated freight carrier, you will serve as a vital link in our supply chain, ensuring that our high-quality textile and linen management solutions reach their destinations safely and on time. Responsibilities include but not limited to:
- Operate Class A commercial vehicles safely and professionally between New Orleans and Baton Rouge while strictly adhering to all Department of Transportation (DOT) and local traffic regulations.
- Complete comprehensive pre-trip and post-trip vehicle inspections, maintain accurate driving logs, and manage all required transportation documentation.
- Maintain absolute compliance with all driving, vehicle, and transportation safety regulations, company policies, and workplace safety procedures.
- Transport loads between locations accurately, efficiently, and systematically to ensure scheduled route timelines are met.
- Prepare, organize, verify, and count linens for delivery in strict accordance with company production standards to ensure correct inventory management and billing.
- Load delivery carts systematically to guarantee order accuracy for each assigned route.
- Communicate effectively and professionally with management, production teams, and service co-workers regarding route status, delays, vehicle issues, or load concerns.
- Maintain a clean, safe, and professional work environment across all vehicles and facilities.
- Frequently lift, move, and maneuver items and linen delivery equipment weighing up to 55 pounds.
- Stand and walk for extended periods, and comfortably climb ladders as needed.
- Work comfortably and safely in a fast-paced, industrial warehouse environment, which may include exposure to ambient dust.
- Perform other duties, physical tasks, and operational assignments as designated by management.
Requirements:
- A valid, unexpired Class A Commercial Driver's License (CDL)
- A current and valid Department of Transportation (DOT) medical card.
- A minimum of two (2) years of proven commercial driving experience.
- Provide a clean Motor Vehicle Record (MVR) demonstrating a safe driving history.
- Strong commitment to safety, dependability, and punctuality.
- Ability to follow established procedures and communicate effectively.
- Previous background in a warehouse, logistics, or production environment is preferred.
- Possess reliable transportation ensuring consistent and punctual attendance to the facility.
Benefits:
- Comprehensive Health, Dental, and Vision insurance plans
- 401(k) retirement savings plan
- Paid time off
- Life insurance and short-term disability options
- Training and development