Local Shuttle Driver/Warehouse Associate

Position Summary

The Local Shuttle Driver is a local driving position responsible for completing deliveries locally and shuttling equipment/supplies between facilities as needed. This position also supports the Shipping Supervisor and assists with Material Handling duties in addition to processing returns.

Core Functions

• Complete required trips as assigned by Transportation Manager and according to established trip routes.
• Perform pre-trip inspection of truck and trailer.
• Perform pre-trip inspection of load for all units and parts.
• Check invoices with units on loads for parts.
• Check to make sure loads are secure before departure and after first 100 miles of travel and every 500 miles thereafter.
• Complete proper paperwork for returns, and tag all returned units.
• Complete trip sheet and daily logs and forward to Traffic Coordinator and Safety Coordinator.
• Complete Vehicle Inspection Report daily.
• Maintain requirements as per the Department of Transportation.
• Use proper procedures to load and unload units to prevent damage and bodily injuries.
• Convey a professional and courteous demeanor to dealers to ensure positive customer relations.
• Obey all speed limits and traffic laws and use caution while driving.
• Work with Customer Service Reps regarding problems with orders or specifications of units.
• Work with and receive training from the Transportation Safety Coordinator.
• Unclamp and unload parts with dealer assistance if dealer does not have a forklift.
• If dealer has a forklift, driver will stay with trailer and help guide units out.
• Understand and support various functions and procedures of company’s Quality Management Program.
• Has regular and punctual attendance as per driving schedule.

Qualifications & Requirements

• High school diploma required.
• 1+ years of experience required.
• None required.
• Knowledge of elogs/tablet usage.
• Write, speak, and comprehend English.
• Ability to understand basic math.
• Ability to accurately follow instructions.

Skills, Abilities, And Knowledge

• Write, speak, and comprehend English.
• Ability to understand basic math.
• Ability to accurately follow instructions.

COMPETENCIES

• Responds promptly to customer needs;
• Responds to requests for service and assistance;
• Makes commitments;
• Completes tasks on time or notifies appropriate person with an alternate plan;
• Approaches others in a tactful manner;
• Reacts well under pressure;
• Treats others with respect and consideration regardless of their status or position;
• Accepts responsibility for own actions;
• Follows through on commitments;
• Speaks clearly and persuasively in positive or negative situations;
• listens and gets clarification;
• Responds well to questions;
• Demonstrates group presentation skills;
• Participates in meetings.

Supervisor Responsibilities

This position is an Individual Contributor: working team member with no oversight of others and no management responsibilities.

Physical Requirements

• Exerting up to 50 pounds of force occasionally and/or up to 20 pounds of force frequently, and/or up to 10 pounds of force constantly to move objects.
• Crouching, reaching, standing, walking, lifting, grasping, talking and hearing.

Working Conditions

• Inside and outside environmental conditions within manufacturing facilities.
• Subject to hazardous road conditions/weather when driving.