Driver

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• OBJECTIVE / PURPOSE Drive truck to transport materials to & from specified locations & destinations. May also participate in other department tasks, such as product preparation and fulfillment, as needed.

MAJOR RESPONSIBILITIES & FUNCTIONS

• Drive truck to destination. Prepare receipts for load picked up. Load &/or unload truck &/or assist in this process. Return promptly & directly to Company. Unload &/or load truck &/or assist in this process. Insure placement of product in the possession of authorized personnel, or proper placement in storage.
• Position blocks, ropes, ties, &/or other securing devices around items to secure cargo during transit.
• Maintain product flow by receiving, transporting, storing, securing, delivering, & distributing product accurately & efficiently.
• Verify receiving by checking documents, matching bills of lading, reconciling quantities & items, noting discrepancies, investigating & correcting/resolving discrepancies.
• Maintain truck log according to state/federal regulations & complete daily trip sheet, recording mileage. Complete expense reports following current company procedures.
• Fuel truck.
• Perform emergency roadside repairs, such as change tires, install light bulbs, tire chains, & spark plugs.
• Wash trucks as needed. Maintain truck interior in a clean, neat, orderly manner.
• Communicate cordially and effectively with suppliers during pick-ups.
• Navigate map directions.
• Follow safety regulations & comply with all applicable state/federal laws/regulations.
• Follow oral & written instructions.
• Maintain work areas in a clean, neat, orderly manner.
• Cross train for other positions within department.
• Assist, as needed, in areas of production or fulfillment within department, to complete daily tasks.
• Perform other duties as assigned, including, but not limited to, participating in timely fulfillment of customers’ orders and in production of products.

POSITION REQUIREMENTS

Education: High school diploma or GED; or equivalent combination of education & experience.

Experience: Many techniques are job specific; therefore, we provide extensive on-the-job training. Legal requirement: Must be 18 years old due to nature of job.

Specialized Training/Skills:

• Commercial driver’s license (CDL) preferred, not required.
• Ability to operate company vehicles & to pick up from/deliver to specified locations on a specified schedule.