Driver, Baton Rouge

Position Driver
Location: About Crawford

• Ensures good customer relations through consistent on time deliveries and acting in a courteous and professional manner.
• Transport and delivery of goods in a timely manner.
• Pick materials for orders, load/unload material, and manifest ship tickets.
• Properly and safely secure loads and assure loads are within vehicle weight.
• Verify count and condition of freight.
• Make reports of overages, shortages and damages as needed.
• Prepare receipt for the load pickup or delivery.
• Collects payments for goods delivered and for delivery charges.
• Maintains telephone or radio contact with manager to receive delivery instructions.
• Fuel truck and gather or restock any material that is needed to perform daily duties and tasks at the end of every day or shift.
• When there are no delivers to be made, employee is to perform warehouse duties.
• Clean and maintain work areas.
• Responsible for quality control. No damaged product is sent out or accepted.
• Adhere to all processes.

Qualifications

• Valid driver’s license meeting Crawford requirements.
• Ability to obtain and pass a DOT physical.
• Six months or more related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Basic reading, writing, and arithmetic skills required.
• High school diploma or equivalent.
• PIT proficiency; reach truck, order picker, “sit down” propane.
• Current certification a plus.
• Manual dexterity required for operating machinery and handling small parts.
• Ability to lift up to 30 pounds.
• Vehicle Operation: Operates company vehicle in a safe manner and compliant to all State and federal DOT standards and regulations.
• Makes report of any vehicle problems and defects.
• Operates MHE safely and efficiently as required.
• Reports vehicle accident/incident immediately to management.
• Maintains a truck log according to State and Federal regulations.
• Inspects truck equipment and supplies such as tires, lights, brakes, gas, oil, water, and always maintain a clean vehicle.
• Performs emergency roadside repairs such as changing tires, installing light bulbs, tire chains and spark plugs.

Environment

• Note: The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by people assigned to this classification. They are not to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills required of personnel so classified.
• All personnel may be required to perform duties outside of their normal responsibilities from time to time, as needed.

What We Offer You

• Great family-friendly benefits to full-time associates:
• Healthcare plans
• Dental & vision
• Paid time off
• Paid parental leave
• 401(k) retirement savings with company match
• Professional and personal development programs
• Opportunity to become a shareholder
• Employer-paid short- and long-term disability
• Employer-paid life insurance for spouse and dependents
• Robust wellness program
• Gym reimbursement
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

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