Truck Driver - Part-time

Performs job functions to deliver product to customers using tractor-trailers.

• Valid CDL Driver  License.
• Operate Company owned and leased tractors and trailers to facilitate shipping and receiving operations.
• Obey all traffic laws and DOT safety rules.
• Make customer deliveries safely and on time.
• Performs various manual tasks necessary to deliver products to customers using a tractor trailer and when needed assist in correctly loading and unloading trailers.
• Perform outstanding customer service during delivery and pickup operations.
• Perform required before, during and after trip inspections and complete required paperwork. Report all deficiencies found to Chief Shipping Clerk.
• Complete daily logs, keeping them current and accurate. Turn them in weekly.
• Ability to exert maximum muscle force to lift, push, pull, or carry objects.
• Call in daily to update traffic manager on current status.
• Attendance. Being on the job daily is key to your success and the company’s. 

Additional Responsibilities:

• Safe operation of all machinery, tools and equipment.
• Maintain proper housekeeping and safety standards.
• Attendance. Being on the job daily is key to your success and the companies.
• Other duties as assigned by supervision

• Must have complete DOT file on record per company policy.
• Must pass a DOT physical prior to hire and repeat annually.

• Ability to follow directions as laid out on daily trip report.
• Be familiar with and able to interpret packing slips and loading tallies.
• Familiar with proper loading techniques and procedures for our industry.
• Familiar with common material handling equipment (forklifts, badgers, hand carts).
• Trained (licensed) in safe operation of above-mentioned equipment where applicable.
• Perform other tasks as directed by traffic manager.

Education/ Experience:

• Valid CDL Driver License required.
• 2-3 years of previous over the road driving experience.
• Follow verbal instructions and use simple math.
• Required to read and understand English.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• Must be familiar with and comply with all DOT and Motor Vehicle laws and regulations.
• Must be familiar with and comply with all Company safety rules and regulations.

• Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out detailed but uninvolved written or oral instructions.
• Ability to effectively communicate mechanical issues to maintenance personnel.

Work Environment and Physical Requirements:

The physical  and environment demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS:

While performing the  essential functions of this job the employee is required to stand for extended periods of time, stand and use hands to grasp, handle or feel. Employee may on occasion be required to speak, hear,  bend, stood, kneel, crouch, and walk on wet surfaces.  The employee must frequently lift, move, and/or drag/push more than 40 pounds.  Employee may also be requested to extended shift, work overtime, and /or weekends. Employee will work with solvents, oils  and grease daily (gloves are required to protect hands and fingers ) Employee must be willing and able to abide by all safety policies.

ENVIROMENT:

Duties are performed primarily at a manufacturing setting and may expose employee to laud noise levels, extreme temperatures, chemical and fumes, and moving mechanical parts. Work is completed in a non-climate-controlled plant environment and employee will have frequent interaction with managers and other employees. Standard hazards within a manufacturing plant where safety precautions and personal protective equipment must be maintained all the time.