Driver

GENERAL SUMMARY

Drive tractor-trailer or van to make deliveries and pick-ups of finished products, empty drums, raw materials, etc. Perform safety inspections prior to each trip according to DOT regulations and record inspection results on proper form. Assist in loading and / or unloading trailers as necessary. Obtain proper authorization for all deliveries and pick-ups. Maintain accurate DOT driver log of required information. When not driving, maintain vehicles and / or perform maintenance jobs as assigned by the maintenance supervisor.

PRINCIPLE DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES include the following. Other duties may be assigned.

• Approve trailer-loading order that best accommodates deliveries and pick-ups.
• Assist with trailer loading (when time allows) according to established loading order.
• Inspect truck according to DOT regulations making necessary adjustments and corrections before leaving.
• Deliver product to customer's location
• Pick up empty drums as required.
• Assist in unloading at customer site if required
• Assure customer signature to acknowledge deliveries
• Complete DOT driver log sheets daily.
• Return completed shipping paperwork to Plant Office.
• Notify supervisor of and schedule vehicle repair and / or maintenance as necessary.
• Perform other maintenance jobs as assigned when not driving.

QUALIFICATIONS

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and / or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Experience and Education

Specific Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities Required

Reasoning Ability

CERTIFICATES, LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

The physical 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 to perform the essential functions.

While performing the essential functions of this job, the employee is regularly required to walk, sit for extended periods of time, stand, bend, and / or stoop, grasp, handle or feel, talk and / or hear. The employee must regularly lift and / or move up to 400 pounds, using appropriate container handling equipment.

WORK ENVIRONMENT

The work environment is diverse in that drivers are in different locations throughout the facility as well as in customer's facilities while performing the job tasks listed in the description. The majority of time is spent in driving the company vehicles.

KEY PERFORMANCE INDICATORS (KPI)