Driver

GENERAL SUMMARY

Drive a Box Truck unit to make deliveries and pick-ups of raw materials, finished products, empty drums, etc.

Perform truck safety inspection prior to each trip checking motor, brakes, lights, and tires for proper operation conditions.

Check and assist in loading and/or unloading trailers.

Obtain proper authorizations for all deliveries and pick-ups.

Maintain accurate DOT driver log of required information.

PRINCIPLE DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES include the following.

Other duties may be assigned.


* Assist with loading truck according to bills of lading.

The truck should be loaded in an order that best accommodates stops.


* Check truck according to “Driver’s Daily Check List” making necessary adjustments and corrections before leaving.


* Deliver material to customer’s location.


* Assist in unloading at customer site if required and have customer sign proper acknowledgement of delivery.


* Pick up empty drums as instructed.


* Unload empty drums upon return to plant.


* Complete DOT driver log sheets


* Return completed shipping paperwork to shipping office.


* Notify supervisor of and schedule truck repair and maintenance as necessary

QUALIFICATIONS

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily.

The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill and/or ability required.

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Experience and Education Required


* High school diploma preferred.


* At least 2 years prior experience driving with CDL

Specific Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities Required


* Basic math/measurement skills


* Basic reading and comprehension skills


* Current CDL license with proper endorsements (ie., hazmat certification)


* Proper current DOT certification (current medical card, identification card, etc.)


* Acceptable driving record for past seven years as required by DOT.


* Forklift operation experience preferred.

Reasoning Ability


* Determine correct processes regarding standard DOT and company truck driving requirements regarding material transportation and vehicle operating procedures, as instructed in initial and ongoing training.


* Work without continuous supervision while completing assigned tasks.

CERTIFICATES, LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS

CDL License class B

Must successfully complete Finishwork's forklift operation training and receive a forklift operation license.

 

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

The physical demands described here are representative of those that an employee must meet to successfully perform the essential function of this job.

Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals to perform the essential functions.

While performing the essential functions of this job the employee is regularly required to walk, sit for extended periods of time, stan...