Professional Interstate Driver
Department : Trucking
Employment Type : Full Time
Location : Chicago
Description
Cadogan Tate Chicago Limited has an exciting position available for a Professional Driver. The essential duties of this role are to work on all aspects of residential removals, collections, deliveries and installations of personal effects, art and antiques under the management of immediate supervisor. We are looking for skilled Movers (Foreman experience preferred) with box truck driving experience, art and furniture handling experience is a bonus. Due to high volume of applicants, only those who have relevant experiences will be contacted.
This position is Full Time working Monday through Friday and some weekends. The company provides competitive hourly pay and excellent benefits. The salary depends on applicant's driving and moving experience. The candidate must be able to provide proof of authorization to work in the U.S.
Key Responsibilities
- The successful candidate will have the following attributes :
Three years of experience in residential moving and art handling industry; packing, handling and installing art, furniture and antiquities on a local and interstate basis (e.g. Mover, Foreman, Mover / Driver is applicable for this position)
Experience driving a Box Truck (16"~26"ft trucks)A knowledge of proper handling of art, antiquities and high-end furniture using the appropriate materials and methods for packaging, loading and securing for safe transportFamiliarity with paperwork; Bills of Lading, Condition Reports, Inventory, Drivers Logs, etc.Must be able to lift 70lbsAbility to thrive in a busy environmentExperience as a Foreman is a bonusProfessional appearance and demeanorSkills Knowledge and Expertise
IL Class C and Medcard or equivalentHigh school diploma / GED requiredThree years of experience in moving industry. Packing, handling and installing art, furniture and antiquities is considered as beneficial to the positionThree years of logistical, warehousing and moving experienceUnderstanding warehouse of inventory processesAbility to learn how to improve on handling furniture, art and antiquities from collection through to installationExcellent problem-solving skillsFamiliarity with OSHA regulationsExcellent organizational and time management skillsImpeccable communication and multitasking skillsAbility to accurately execute detailed paperwork and condition reportingTeam player, able to work with all levels of staff in a dynamic environmentProfessional demeanor at all timesExperience with the use of hand trucks, pallet jacks, jbars, dollies and other necessary logistics equipmentAbility to safely lift 70 pounds and maneuver objects of substantial size and weight on a daily basis without damage to object or person, including the ability to push and pull 150 pounds on a dolly or cartAbility to stand, walk, squat, bend, kneel, crouch, twist and reach overheadWarehouse : Loading, unloading and shelving items. Completing intake paperworkCollections and deliveries on a daily basis, locally and interstate as neededHandle and control all paperwork when on site or working in the field, including all condition reporting for goodsEnsure vehicle used is always safe, clean and prepared for the day or trip as required, verify what goods are needed at the start of every day or trip based on the daily trip sheet or trip manifestEnsure all modifications to daily trip manifest are reported and verified by the Dispatch Manager prior to making any modificationsProper handling, of art objects, fragile and artistic material, antique and fine furnitureAssist with installation projectsPreparation of condition checks and condition reports as neededAbility to learn to Pack artworks, antiquities and fine furniture for transportation and storageTraining lower grade art handlers when requiredAssist in the loading and unloading of Cadogan Tate trucksEnsure a high degree of detail and focus on every jobOn occasion you may be required to start your day or end your day at a location other than Cadogan Tate Limited, in these instances you are required to complete a manual time sheet and to have this signed by the supervisor or your manager within 24 hours of the start or end of the day.Benefits
Contributed Medical, Dental and Vision (effective on the first day after 60 days of employment)401(k) with company match of 3%FSA & TRALife InsuranceCompetitive PTO Package (vacation, sick, personal and holidays)Abenity Discount Program and Wellness ProgramBonus twice a year (after 6 months of employment)
