What are the responsibilities and job description for the Truck Driver position at Kuehne Chemical Company, Inc?
Job Description
Job Description
Job Title : Truck Driver
Classification : Hourly, Non-Exempt, Full Time
Department : Transportation
Location : New Castle, DE
Direct Supervisor : Delaware Dispatcher
About the Role :
The Truck Driver position involves operating the necessary equipment to deliver products to customers or moving products between terminals or manufacturing sites for production.
Supervisory Responsibilities :
None
Essential Responsibilities :
- Perform pre-trip inspection on tractor and tanker or trailer before moving vehicle each day.
- Complete DVIR (post-trip inspection report) at the conclusion of each day’s work.
- Check the Bills of Lading prior to leaving facility to assure destination, product strength and all customer requirements are met.
- Advise loader of the proper amount of product to be delivered and in the case of bulk chemicals, the strength and grade of the product, i.e., 15% or 20% Sodium Hypochlorite, Rayon, or Mercury grade of Caustic Soda, etc.
- Move vehicles in the yard as directed by transportation supervisor.
- Accurately complete Driver’s Hours of Service Log daily and in accordance with USDOT regulations.
- Secure cylinders and / or ton containers with proper restraints.
- Check to be certain that all hatches on tankers are secure and all valves in good working order.
- Wear all required Personal Protective Equipment in the facility yard and when unloading bulk chemicals.
- Perform minor roadside repairs to pass roadside inspections and avoid Out of Service violations.
- Follow customer policies while at their facilities, as long as they meet or exceed Kuehne’s policies.
- Notify the Transportation Dept if delays of greater than 30 minutes are expected.
- Must be able to work in inclement weather conditions for extended periods of time.
- Double check BOL information before leaving the plant to assure proper customer, location, and product.
- Keep tractor clean on the inside and trash removed.
- Employees must provide the Company with a cell phone number for notification of business changes and will be paid $20 / month.
- Drivers are required to haul freight of any kind as directed by management.
Required Skills / Abilities :
Caustic Soda
Education and Experience :
Physical Requirements :
This position description is not intended to be and should not be construed as an all-inclusive list of responsibilities, skills, or working conditions associated with this position. While this position description is intended to reflect the position's activities and requirements accurately, management reserves the right to modify, and or remove duties as necessary. This is a Safety Sensitive Position within the organization.
Kuehne is an Equal Opportunity Employer (M / F / Disabled / Veteran)
Salary : $20
