What are the responsibilities and job description for the CDL Class A Driver position at Veritiv Operating Company?
Job Purpose
Our CDL Class A Truck Driver will be responsible for providing exceptional service to our clients by partnering with a successful team of innovative and value driven employees to deliver and pick up stock as routed in a timely and safe manner.
Job Responsibilities
The work environment for this position includes:
The physical requirements listed below are representative of those needed to successfully perform the essential functions of the job.
What We Offer
Veritiv is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer.
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This description does not attempt to define the job's essential functions as defined by applicable disabilities law.
Our CDL Class A Truck Driver will be responsible for providing exceptional service to our clients by partnering with a successful team of innovative and value driven employees to deliver and pick up stock as routed in a timely and safe manner.
Job Responsibilities
- Transport goods and supplies onsite and offsite working within established procedures to ensure on-time delivery.
- Visually inspect loaded trucks to ensure the orders are pulled, packaged, converted, shipped and loaded properly to avoid damages during transportation. Report all defects or equipment problems to supervisor.
- Work according to an assigned schedule.
- Provide professional and courteous interactions with customers to provide a positive experience
- File and retrieve the proper documents and delivery records from the company filing systems while monitoring the inventory quality and quantity availability.
- Follow a range of mandatory work instructions to safeguard the environment and the wellbeing of oneself and others.
- Report any problems or issues with facilities and customers.
- Operate various equipment and machines, adjusting one or more variables to achieve efficiency.
- The driver position may also help with various warehouse duties including order filling, loading/unloading of trucks, wrapping and other duties as assigned.
- Must observe all Department of Transportation and driving regulations resulting in a safe driving record and a clean Motor Vehicle Record.
- Hazmat endorsement preferred and required within your first six weeks of hire.
- Ability to operate a variety of material handling equipment required. Liftgate experience preferred.
- Familiarity with a computerized warehouse system preferred.
- Excellent organizational, time management and customer relations skills are required.
- Strong problem-solving abilities and attention to detail required.
- Ability to work independently, as well as in a team environment.
- Must have a valid Class A CDL.
- Position requires a minimum of 21 years of age.
- Monday – Friday
- Home Daily
- Medical and Retirement Benefits Available Day 1
- Verifiable Class A license and 12 months driving experience compliant with all regulatory requirements.
- High School Diploma/GED Preferred
The work environment for this position includes:
- Regularly working in outside weather conditions, exposure to extremes of temperature, visibility, wet and/or humid conditions and vibrations.
- Exposure to loud noise.
- Exposure to dust, mechanical hazards, moving objects, and moving vehicles.
The physical requirements listed below are representative of those needed to successfully perform the essential functions of the job.
- Ability to lift, twist and carry 50 – 75 pounds, manipulate (push and pull) up to 160 pounds of product with material handling equipment, and skids weighing up to 2,000 pounds utilizing pallet jack.
- Walking/Standing - walk throughout the warehouse to complete customer orders. Stand when operating order picker or reach truck equipment and when operating cutter.
- Sitting - sit only when driving sit-down material handling equipment.
- Lifting - lift items weighing a few ounces up to 150 pounds with assistance.
- Stooping - performed when filling orders or putting away products assigned to floor level locations. May bend at the waist.
- Kneeling - kneel when filling orders or putting away products assigned to floor level locations.
What We Offer
- Engaging and inclusive culture with employee lead Employee Resource Groups, Veritiv Cultural Alliance, recognition platform, etc.
- Extensive training opportunities, professional development programs, career pathing, and mentorship opportunities.
- Collaborative atmosphere with our customers and suppliers to create healthier, safer and more sustainable communities through our responsible operations and innovative solutions.
- Healthcare benefits and 401k with match start date of hire, paid time off and parental bonding time, tuition reimbursement, annual Profit-Sharing Program and much more! Learn more here.
Veritiv is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer.
EEO Policy US | EEO Policy Mexico
This description does not attempt to define the job's essential functions as defined by applicable disabilities law.