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OTR Company Driver

Qualifications

• Valid CDL A
• 1 year of OTR experience in last 3 years
• Must be willing to be out for 3 weeks at a time
• Safe driving record that meets our minimum requirements
• Clean driving record in the past 3 years
• Must be at least 22 years of age

Benefits

J.S. Helwig Son offers great pay and referral plans.

Salary:

• Drivers earn $85,000 annually
• $0.55 CPM (Pay goes to .60 CPM at one year)
• Annual $0.01 raise up to .65 CPM
• Experience the difference at HELWIG for yourself and share the opportunity with another driver

Referral Bonuses:

• New Referral Bonus Structure through the end of 2025:
• Driver Referral bonus $10,000 for each new referred driver!
• If you get two driver referrals between 10/1/25 – 12/31/25, you will receive $10k for the first and $15k for the second, equaling $25,000!

OTR Company Driver Benefits include:

• Average 2,800 miles a week
• OTR positions only offered at this time
• Trucks governed at 68 mph
• We love pets: pets allowed in your truck terminal!
• Free Rider program from day one (we will pay for your riders travel)!
• All of our equipment is less than 3 yrs. Old
• OWNER OPERATORS earn $1.50 loaded miles and $1.10 empty miles

Job Description

When you join J.S. Helwig Sons, you'll see why we are different from the start.

• We fly you to orientation, not by bus
• You have your own hotel room during orientation
• We'll buy time off back from you if you choose to stay out
• BC/BS insurance
• Average 2,800 miles a week
• Drivers are out for 3 weeks with 3 days of home time
• Trucks governed at 68 mph
• We love pets: pets allowed in your truck terminal
• Free Rider program from day one (we will pay for your rider's travel)
• All our equipment is less than 3 years old
• All trucks equipped with APU, refrigerator 1800 inverters
• OWNER OPERATORS earn $1.50 loaded miles and $1.10 empty miles

About JS Helwig Son, LLC.
J.S. Helwig Son is a leading refrigerated transportation company that serves customers of temperature-controlled and time-sensitive traffic. When you drive for Helwig, you continue to provide safe, efficient, and reliable services since we offer the best customer service in the industry. No other company can match our superior 99.5% on-time service. With a fleet of over 350 tractors and 600 refrigerated trailers, we offer customizable solutions for our customers' supply chain needs.
J.S. Helwig Son transports frozen products, fresh produce, cosmetics, and other temperature-sensitive goods with temperatures ranging anywhere between minus 20 degrees Fahrenheit to plus 90 degrees Fahrenheit. Owner, President, and CEO of J.S. Helwig Son, James Helwig utilizes the best equipment found on the road today. He understands that being a professional driver is not easy. Because of this, he strives to lessen the stress by offering late model tractors and trailers with the most advanced technology available.

The Vendor Procurement & Carrier Strategy Manager is responsible for leading the sourcing, procurement, onboarding, performance management, and compliance oversight of third-party vendors and transportation carriers supporting Safeway Logistics and ECW operations. This role ensures the organization maintains a reliable, compliant, and cost-effective carrier and vendor network while mitigating operational, financial, legal, and regulatory risks.

The position plays a strategic role in capacity planning, carrier procurement strategy, cost management, and vendor compliance while partnering closely with Operations, Sales, Customer Solutions, Safety, Legal, and Finance teams to support scalable logistics solutions and customer growth.

Key Responsibilities

Vendor Procurement & Management

• Lead the sourcing, evaluation, and selection of transportation, warehousing, and logistics-related vendors and carriers.
• Negotiate vendor and carrier contracts including pricing structures, service level agreements (SLAs), fuel programs, accessorial schedules, and renewal terms.
• Maintain a centralized vendor and carrier database including contracts, certifications, insurance documentation, compliance records, and performance data.
• Monitor vendor and carrier performance against KPIs and SLAs, addressing deficiencies and implementing corrective actions.
• Establish vendor and carrier scorecards to evaluate cost efficiency, service reliability, safety performance, on-time delivery, and claims ratios.
• Conduct quarterly business reviews (QBRs) with key strategic vendors and carriers to drive performance improvements and operational alignment.

Carrier Procurement & Network Strategy

• Develop and execute a carrier procurement strategy to ensure sufficient transportation capacity for all customer freight, including peak season and surge volume requirements.
• Build and maintain a diverse, reliable carrier network across transportation modes including FTL, LTL, and final mile.
• Identify, evaluate, and onboard new carriers and brokers to support expanding customer needs while ensuring compliance and service expectations.
• Conduct market analysis on lane rates, capacity trends, and carrier performance to optimize transportation cost and service levels.
• Lead annual and quarterly RFP/RFQ bid events for major transportation lanes and customer programs.
• Develop lane pricing strategies to support competitive customer quotes while protecting company margins.
• Maintain a centralized rate repository for all contracted carriers to ensure accurate and accessible pricing for internal teams.

Compliance & Risk Management

• Ensure all vendors and carriers comply with applicable federal, state, and local regulations including DOT, FMCSA, OSHA, and insurance requirements.
• Oversee vendor and carrier onboarding processes including background checks, insurance verification, licensing, and safety documentation.
• Implement a carrier risk management model to identify high-risk vendors or carriers and enforce remediation plans or removal when necessary.
• Partner with Safety and Legal teams to manage claims, incident investigations, and carrier corrective action plans.
• Support regulatory audits, inspections, and compliance reviews related to third-party vendors and carriers.

Capacity Planning & Cross-Functional Collaboration

• Partner with Operations and Customer Service teams to forecast freight demand and align carrier capacity accordingly.
• Work closely with Customer Solutions and Operations to match carriers with customer requirements including special handling, temperature-controlled shipments, high-value freight, and time-sensitive deliveries.
• Support Sales teams with carrier network insights during customer onboarding, pricing development, and logistics solution design.
• Lead weekly cross-functional reviews to evaluate capacity planning, carrier performance, and cost-to-serve analysis.
• Develop and track KPIs for carrier and vendor performance including:
• On-time pickup and delivery
• Tender acceptance rates
• Claims frequency
• Safety performance
• Cost efficiency

Reporting & Technology Enablement

• Provide leadership with regular reporting on vendor compliance, carrier performance, cost trends, and risk exposure.
• Implement and leverage logistics technology tools including TMS platforms, carrier portals, and analytics dashboards to improve procurement visibility and decision-making.
• Maintain accurate reporting for leadership to support strategic planning and operational improvements.

Required Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in vendor procurement, carrier procurement, supply chain management, or logistics operations
• Strong knowledge of transportation compliance and regulatory requirements
• Proven experience managing carrier/vendor contracts, procurement processes, and risk mitigation strategies
• Experience negotiating transportation pricing, carrier agreements, and service contracts
• Strong analytical, negotiation, and problem-solving skills
• Experience working cross-functionally with operations, sales, and compliance teams

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience in 3PL, transportation management, or warehousing environments
• Familiarity with DOT, FMCSA, safety compliance, and carrier qualification programs
• Experience leading transportation procurement events (RFP/RFQ)
• Strong collaboration and cross-functional leadership capabilities
• Experience using TMS systems, logistics analytics tools, or procurement platforms

CORNBREAD is a fast-casual, fast-paced, farm-to-table, fun-to-work-at restaurant focusing on authentic soul food and the use of innovative technology to provide a unique and family-friendly dining experience. We’re proud to source all of our ingredients from local farmers and shops. Our food is always fresh because we prepare our meals around the clock with great love and care. Please visit our website at to learn more about our company values. 

Salary Range: $50,000 - $65,000

Job Summary

The General Manager builds a healthy business and protects the culture within their restaurants. In this role, they are expected to operate with a high level of responsibility, quality, ethics, and professionalism while ensuring the operational needs of the restaurant are met. They provide team leadership to all support staff, including Assistant Managers, Crew Chiefs, and restaurant team members. In this role, they ensure consistent and exceptional quality and customer service for all guests.

People & Culture

• Recruit, train, and build a diverse highly functioning team per Cornbread 101 Training Program standards
• Communicate proactively, professionally, and positively with the team and guests
• Follow up consistently to develop and maintain trust
• Demonstrate compassion and care while setting clear expectations and accountability
• Confront, diffuse, and resolve difficult situations in a proactive, fair, and solution-oriented manner
• Coach team to meet and exceed cornbread standards and treat all guests and each other with respect 
• Execute and deliver performance appraisals and merit increase processes for all applicable team members in a fair and equitable manner
• Maintain up-to-date posters, bulletins, and employee communication 
• Maintain low turnover of staff

Health, Safety, & Quality

• Ensure food standard and safety compliance including storage, food specifications, recipes, plating, and garnishes
• Ensure compliance with SOP in the areas of food specifications, recipes, plating, and garnishes
• Train Team Members on food handling techniques including hygiene following Cornbread standards
• Develop and maintain a safety program in the restaurant that incorporates a safety committee, safety meetings, and information on the use of safety tools and procedures
• Ensure compliance with all applicable federal, state, and local regulations
• Ensure food is presented well and served at appropriate temperatures, within standard ticket times
• Actively prevent workers comp and guest incidents by ensuring safety in the restaurant
• Cornbread is following all of the recommended guidelines provided by the New York & New Jersey Department of Health and the CDC
• Follow all Covid-19 protocols

Hospitality

• Create an environment that is passionate about hospitality
• Educate the team so they are familiar with the story of Cornbread
• Build relationships with guests by communicating warmly and effectively
• Seek opportunities to connect with guests on the floor
• Ensure the approved guest feedback system is in use and acted upon

Business Management & Growth

• Execute annual financial, local restaurant marketing, guest service, and human resource objectives, strategies, and tactics
• Develop and maintain a labor schedule that is efficient and cost-effective
• Build sales consistently and deliberately by implementing approved marketing and promotional items
• Purchase (POP) materials, posters, and placemats
• Oversee inventory management including PARS adherence, timely ordering, and supply chain management
• Maintain the restaurant structure including but not limited to appliances, equipment, deep cleaning, sanitation practices, indoor and exterior restaurant appearance
• Follow proper cash handling procedures
• Attend all required leadership meetings
• Provide quarterly reports on the state of the business

Qualifications

• Food Service: 4 years of food service experience.
• Years in Mgmt: 3 years min.
• People skills: Dealing with the public and team proactively, professionally, and positively.
• Ownership: Takes initiative, personally drives & takes pride in business.
• Proficiency in technology, writing, reading, and working knowledge of spreadsheets required
• Food Handlers certificate within 30 days or Serv Safe equivalent 
• Ability to lift 30+ lbs and stand for long periods
• Exhibit pride

This job description is not an exhaustive task list of every function of the role, other tasks and job responsibilities as assigned.

Cornbread is an equal-opportunity employer. Cornbread will not discriminate against any applicant for employment on any basis including, but not limited to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, military and/or veteran status, marital status, predisposing genetic characteristics and genetic information, or any other classification protected by federal, state, and local laws.

Undertake the inspection of new and existing buildings and structures to ensure compliance with the State Uniform Construction Code.

Also, it requires to enforce the Uniform Construction Code to ensure the safety, health, and welfare; to related work as required.

• Inspects construction jobs, checks quality and amount of work completed, and resolves construction problems.

Enforces rules and regulations regarding the Elevator sub-codes.

• A requirement of learning how to utilize various types of electronic manual recording and computerized information systems used by the office, agency or related units.

We are hiring a Personal Injury Paralegal to join our legal team in Elizabeth, New Jersey.

This is a full-time, in-person position supporting attorneys in all phases of Personal Injury litigation, from case preparation to trial.

IMPORTANT: Only candidates with 10+ years of Personal Injury paralegal experience will be considered.

Key Responsibilities

• Prepare legal documents including pleadings, motions, and discovery requests

• Conduct legal research using tools such as LexisNexis and Westlaw

• Manage and maintain case files, ensuring accuracy and organization

• Review and summarize medical records, police reports, and case documentation

• Coordinate and assist in trial preparation, including preparation of trial binders

• Communicate with clients, witnesses, and opposing counsel professionally

• Conduct client and witness interviews to gather relevant case information

• Track deadlines and ensure compliance with court requirements

• Perform administrative and clerical support tasks as needed

• Collaborate closely with attorneys on litigation strategy and case development

Required Experience & Qualifications:

• Minimum 10+ years of Personal Injury paralegal experience (required)

• Strong experience in litigation support and case management

• Familiarity with New Jersey legal procedures and court requirements

• Proficiency in legal drafting, document review, and proofreading

• Strong research skills using LexisNexis, Westlaw, or similar platforms

• Excellent organizational and multitasking abilities

• Strong written and verbal communication skills

• High attention to detail and ability to manage multiple cases simultaneously

• Professionalism and strict confidentiality in handling sensitive information

Preferred Qualifications:

• Spanish language proficiency (preferred but not required)

• Experience preparing cases for trial

• Strong client communication and case coordination skills

Compensation & Benefits:

• Base salary: $75,000 – $90,000 per year

• Competitive bonus structure based on performance

• Paid Time Off (PTO)

• Additional benefits (details provided during interview process)

Work Location:

• Elizabeth, New Jersey (In-Person only)

A.Y. Strauss, a sophisticated boutique law firm, seeks a Commercial Real Estate Attorney at our fast-paced and growing firm. The successful candidate must have 3-6 years of extensive commercial real estate experience including joint ventures, acquisitions and dispositions, commercial leasing, and real estate finance. This hybrid position can be based in our Livingston, NJ or New York, NY office. 

You will have the opportunity to work on challenging transactions in collaboration with our team of talented attorneys. You will work with family offices, institutions, borrowers, lenders, and private real estate investors on a wide variety of commercial real estate matters.

The successful candidate can lead or co-lead sophisticated transactions and be involved in general transaction strategy and oversight. You will maintain and develop client relationships and have significant involvement in transaction strategy. You should be committed to embracing our collaborative culture, and we will encourage and support your business development efforts as you grow with the firm.

Responsibilities

·        Draft, review, and negotiate commercial real estate documents, including purchase and sale agreements, leases (office, retail, and industrial), amendments, and related ancillary agreements

·        Support commercial real estate transactions from contract through closing, including coordinating due diligence and closing logistics

·        Review and analyze title reports, surveys, zoning materials, and environmental reports; identify and help resolve issues

·        Prepare and review closing documents, closing checklists, and post-closing deliverables

·        Assist with commercial leasing matters for landlords and tenants, including lease abstracts and summaries

·        Coordinate with clients, lenders, brokers, title companies, surveyors, and opposing counsel

·        Conduct legal research related to real estate, land use, and transactional matters

·        Maintain organized transaction files and ensure compliance with firm procedures and deadlines

·        Support senior attorneys and partners on complex transactions and special projects as needed

·        Communicate clearly and professionally with clients under supervision, including providing status updates

Requirements

• At least 3-6 years of commercial real estate experience working with sophisticated clients on large scale transactions
• Commercial finance experience, closing and negotiating complex loans on behalf of borrowers and/or lenders
• Structuring and negotiating joint ventures and handling acquisitions and dispositions
• Excellent writing and time management skills
• A J.D. degree from an ABA accredited law school and bar admission in the jurisdiction of resident office location or where the work is performed
• A cooperative and collaborative approach to the practice of law
• A strong desire to excel at a growing, dynamic law firm

What We Offer

• Competitive salary, commensurate with experience
• Comprehensive benefits package
• Generous amount of paid time off and firm holidays
• Opportunity to work with highly skilled and experienced attorneys in a collaborative and supportive environment
• Professional development opportunities
• A workplace that values diversity and inclusion

A.Y. Strauss is committed to inclusion and diversity in all aspects of our business. We are proud to be an equal opportunity workplace and will evaluate qualified applicants without regard to race, religious creed, color, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, gender expression, national origin, ancestry, marital status, medical condition as defined by state law (genetic characteristics or cancer), physical or mental disability, military service or veteran status, pregnancy, childbirth and related medical conditions, genetic information or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state or local law.

About the Role

The Law Offices of Cesar Martin Estela is seeking a disciplined, bilingual Receptionist & Entry-Level Paralegal to join our tech-centered Newark office. We are looking for a professional with 1–2 years of experience who thrives in a high-volume environment. This is a fully in-person role offering a structured path to legal support training and a comprehensive benefits package.

Requirements & Required Tools

To be considered for this position, candidates must meet the following:

• Experience: 1–2 years of professional working experience.
• Language: Native or professional fluency in both English and Spanish (written and verbal).
• Punctuality: Ability to start at 8:30 AM sharp and work until 4:30 PM.
• Technical Proficiency (Required Tools):
• Case Management Software: Mastery of high-volume digital calendars and client records.
• Communication Tools: Handling multi-line phone systems and professional email correspondence.
• Payment & Data Systems: Processing client payments and performing high-accuracy data entry.
• Document Technology: Proficiency with scanning, copying, and cloud-based filing.

Preferred Experience (Nice-to-Have)

• Prior experience working in a Law Office environment.
• Strong background in Customer Service.
• Familiarity with immigration filings (EADs, FOIA requests, FBI RapSheets).

Primary Responsibilities

• Reception: Greeting clients, managing high-volume calls, and scheduling consultations on appropriate calendars.
• Administrative: Processing payments, performing data entry, and assisting with general office organization.
• Legal Support: Preparing and filing immigration documents (Employment Authorization, Court Filings, etc.).

Note on Training: During the initial phase, the candidate will receive close guidance and training under a Senior Paralegal. Once trained, the candidate will be expected to manage their own independent workload and case deadlines.

Benefits

• 401(k)
• Health Fund
• Paid Time Off (PTO)