What are the responsibilities and job description for the Driver Class A position at Handy Distribution?
SUMMARY
Drives truck with capacity of more than 3 tons, to transport materials to and from specified destinations, by performing the following duties.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITES (Other duties may be assigned)
• Drives truck to destination providing accurate, timely and courteous service
• Collects signature for goods delivered
• Collects payment for goods delivered
• Maintains truck log, trip reports, fuel tickets, toll tickets, vehicle condition reports to comply with state and federal regulations
• Maintains safe driving record and notifies supervisor of any violations
• Inspects truck equipment and supplies such as tires, lights, brakes, gas, oil, and water
• Conducts pre-trip inspections per regulations/policy
• Positions blocks and ties rope around items to secure cargo during transit
• Ensures proper load stability and balance
• Handles properly all monies concerning COD/cash deliveries
• Assists in loading of truck and recommendation of delivery schedule as requested
• Observes all company safety practices and procedure
• Presents professional images in appearance and behavior with customers, vendors, and co-workers
• Reports and documents all delivery variances
• Assist with warehouse duties as needed which includes:
o Reads work order or follows oral instructions to ascertain materials, move containers or open containers
o Loads and unloads materials onto or from pallets, trays, racks, and shelves by hand
o Loads materials into vehicles and installs strapping, bracing, or padding to prevent shifting or damage in transit
o Conveys materials from storage or work sites to designated area
o Counts, weighs, and records number of units of materials moved or handled on daily production sheet
o Attaches identifying tags or labels to materials or marks information on cases, bales, or other containers
o Observes all company safety practices and procedures
o Loads truck for driver
o Stacks of assembles materials into bundles and bands bundles together
o Lifts heavy objects by hand or with power hoist, cleans work area, machines, and equipment
o Operates forklift or electric hoist to assist in loading or moving materials and products; moves levers and presses peals to drive lift and control movement of lifting apparatus
o Ensures products are handled in accordance to established standards
o Loads, unloads, straightens, and organizes product and warehouse
o Controls and accounts for materials in order to minimize loss and damage
o Responsible for staging, transporting, shipping, or returning products into and out of the warehouse
o Completes cycle counts and some data entry
o Utilizes state of the art radio frequency bar code scanning technology software and hardware
