Truck Driver - CDL A Required

About the role

Safely and efficiently operate a tractor-trailer or bobtail truck to deliver sheets or finished products to customers in accordance with state laws.

Responsibilities

• Frequent sitting for extended periods of time.
• Load/unload or assist in loading/unloading finished product in or from trailer.
• Inspect load in trailer to ensure it is properly loaded and correct before leaving.
• Verify count while truck is being unloaded, as allowed by customers.
• Transport load by required route to proper destination while observing all traffic laws and safety regulations.
• Obtain shipping bill of lading and necessary signatures and return completed paperwork to shipping office.
• Complete necessary reports accurately and in a timely manner, including but not limited to: Production Data, Truck Service Data, Safety Data, Quality Data.
• Complete daily timecard, driver logs, and all other work reports accurately and in a timely manner.
• Perform daily services such as checking the oil level, water level, fuel, air in tires, and clean vehicle as needed.
• Report any maintenance items to supervision immediately and be proactive in the maintenance of the truck and trailers.
• Comply with all company policies and procedures, including safety and maintaining good housekeeping.
• Additional duties may be assigned by management.

Requirements

• High school diploma or GED.
• Pass substance abuse screening according to company policy.
• Valid state Commercial Driver’s License and meet Department of Transportation physical and medical requirements.
• High degree of attention and considerable dexterity in the control of a tractor-trailer and in the prevention of damage to materials and equipment.
• May be required to maintain a current Lift Truck Operator License.

Skills

• Able to read and follow instructions on factory masters.
• Able to read a tape measure with speed and accuracy.
• Able to calculate figures and amounts such as percentages, measurement, volume, and rate.
• Able to apply concepts of high school math.
• Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out instructions furnished in written, oral, or graphic form.
• Ability to deal with problems involving one or more concrete variables in standardized situations.
• Working knowledge of equipment design and capabilities that can be translated into efficient operation.
• Understanding of product layouts, production specifications, product quality specifications, and quality standards.

Physical Demands

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the functions of this job.

• Regularly required to stand, walk, and talk or hear.
• Frequently required to use hands to finger, handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms; and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl.
• Occasionally required to sit.
• Must regularly lift and/or move up to 50 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move up to 100 pounds.
• Specific vision abilities required include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus.

Work Environment

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the functions of this job.

• Regularly exposed to moving mechanical parts.
• Frequently exposed to wet and/or humid conditions.
• Occasionally exposed to high, precarious places; fumes or airborne particles; and vibration.
• Noise level in the work environment is usually loud.
• On the road, may encounter traffic and other hazardous driving conditions.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience in the corrugated industry.
• Experience as a licensed driver in the metropolitan area.
• Experience as a forklift operator.