Jobs · Management · Louisiana

Driver/Warehouse Worker

Veritiv · Baton Rouge, LA · 1 wk ago
ManagementFull-time

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.

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.
  • Help with various warehouse duties including order filling, loading/unloading of trucks, wrapping, and other duties as assigned.
  • Observe all Department of Transportation and driving regulations resulting in a safe driving record and a clean Motor Vehicle Record.
  • Obtain Hazmat endorsement within your first six weeks of hire (preferred).
  • Operate a variety of material handling equipment; liftgate experience preferred.

Requirements

  • Valid Class A CDL.
  • Minimum of 21 years of age.
  • Verifiable Class A license and 12+ months driving experience compliant with all regulatory requirements.
  • High School Diploma/GED preferred.
  • Familiarity with a computerized warehouse system preferred.
  • Excellent organizational, time management, and customer relations skills.
  • Strong problem-solving abilities and attention to detail.
  • Ability to work independently, as well as in a team environment.

Skills

  • Ability to operate material handling equipment.
  • Experience with liftgates preferred.
  • Professional and courteous customer service.

Benefits

  • Medical and retirement benefits available from day one.
  • Healthcare benefits (including medical, dental, vision, and health savings account).
  • Life, AD&D, and disability insurance.
  • 401k with company match.
  • Paid time off.
  • Tuition reimbursement.
  • Employee assistance program.
  • Engaging and inclusive culture with employee-led Employee Resource Groups and recognition platform.
  • Extensive training opportunities, professional development programs, career pathing, and mentorship opportunities.

Schedule

  • Monday – Friday.
  • Home daily.

Working Conditions

  • 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.

Physical Requirements

  • Ability to frequently lift, twist, and turn, and carry 50–75 pounds.
  • Ability to manipulate (push and pull) up to 160 pounds of product with material handling equipment, and skids weighing up to 2,000 pounds utilizing a pallet jack.
  • Ability to repetitively open and close shipping container doors weighing approximately 500 pounds, swing doors weighing approximately 300 pounds, and operate a lift gate.
  • Frequent walking and standing, including while operating Material Handling Equipment (MHE).
  • Frequent sitting, including at stationary locations and while driving.
  • Periodic stooping, including need to bend at the waist.
  • Occasional kneeling.
  • Frequent climbing, including need to get in and out of the cab and trailer of the truck as well as ability to climb using the 3-point contact method.

About the Company

Together with its subsidiaries, Veritiv is the leading full-service provider of packaging solutions. Veritiv also provides JanSan, hygiene, print, and publishing products and services. Veritiv serves customers in a wide range of industries through team members around the world, helping shape the success of its customers.

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