Entry Level Driver - Training Provided | Full-Time

The Staff Pad has
partnered with a well-established logistics and warehousing organization we are
looking to hire a dependable, safety-focused Entry-Level Driver for our
Chicago, IL location.

In this role, you’ll
operate 16'–26' straight box trucks on local and interstate routes, transport furniture,
personal effects, and, with training, fine art and antiques.

What You’ll Do

• Safely
  operate 16'–26' company box trucks for local and interstate collections and
  deliveries
  
• Conduct
  pre- and post-trip inspections to ensure vehicles are safe, clean, and prepared
  
• Verify
  goods against daily trip sheets or manifests before departure
  
• Report
  manifest changes to the Dispatch Manager and obtain approval before
  implementation
  
• Assist
  with loading and unloading using hand trucks, pallet jacks, J-bars, dollies,
  and other material handling equipment
  
• Support
  residential moves, collections, and deliveries of furniture and personal
  effects
  
• Learn
  and apply proper techniques for handling, packing, and transporting fine art,
  antiques, and fragile items as training progresses
  
• Complete
  accurate trip sheets, condition reports, and other required documentation
  
• Complete
  manual timesheets and obtain supervisor or manager signatures within 24 hours
  when starting or ending the workday off-site
  
• Maintain
  a professional demeanor and represent the company positively in client-facing
  situations
  

What We Are Looking For

We are seeking
licensed, experienced drivers who take pride in safe, reliable, and careful
service. No prior art-handling experience is required, as training will be
provided. Candidates with backgrounds in residential moving, interior design,
or private-residence fire and water damage restoration are especially
encouraged to apply, as these skills translate well to handling high-value
items with care and attention to detail

Qualifications - Required

• High school diploma or GED
  
• Valid Illinois Class C Driver’s License
  
• Please note: This is an Illinois specific
  operator license, not a commercial DOT license
  
• 2–3 years of commercial driving
  experience operating 16'–26' straight box trucks
  
• Clean driving history and ability to
  pass an MVR background check
  
• Ability to lift up to 50 lbs and push or
  pull up to 150 lbs using a dolly or cart
  
• Ability to perform physical duties
  including standing, walking, squatting, bending, kneeling, crouching, twisting,
  and overhead reaching for extended periods
  
• Strong organizational and
  time-management skills with the ability to prioritize tasks and meet deadlines
  
• Effective verbal and written
  communication skills with attention to accurate documentation
  
• Collaborative team player who can work
  effectively across all levels in a fast-paced environment
  

Qualifications Preferred — Training Provided

• Experience in residential moving,
  interior design, or private-residence fire/water damage restoration
  
• Familiarity with fine art transportation
  and climate-controlled vehicles
  
• Prior art handling, gallery, or museum
  experience
  
• Knowledge of logistics, warehousing, and
  transportation operations
  

What You Can Expect

• Comprehensive health, dental, and
  vision insurance + Company-provided life insurance
  
• Competitive paid time off to support
  work-life balance
  
• Employee discount program
  
• Fuel card for eligible work-related
  travel
  
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
  
• 401(k) retirement plan with company
  matching contributions
  
• Flexible Spending Account (FSA)
  options
  
• Gym membership benefits to support
  health and wellness
  
• Opportunities to grow into fine art
  and antiques handling as you gain experience with the team
  

If you’re ready to put your driving experience to
work in a specialized logistics environment with opportunities to expand your
skills, we’d love to hear from you. Join a team where attention to detail,
professionalism, and growth are valued.