CDL-A Driver / Material Handler

Sonepar

10d

About The Position

As one of the largest utility distribution organizations in America, we constantly strive to bring our best to our customers, suppliers, and fellow associates. Irby Utilities is uniquely positioned to provide dynamic solutions to essential utility services impacting our local and broader communities. Job Summary This position will be responsible for driving a gasoline or diesel-powered tractor trailer combination to transport and deliver products or materials in liquid, loose, or packaged form by performing the following duties.

Requirements

Class A CDL License.
Knowledge of shipping and receiving practices.
Knowledge of company policies and procedures.
Skill in organizing and prioritizing personnel and work activities.
Ability to effectively communicate.
Frequently required to stand.
Must occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds.
Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and ability to adjust focus.

Nice To Haves

Three to five years related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience.

Responsibilities

Deliver merchandise to customers, other Irby branch locations and/or to final destination.
Project a positive company image when delivering directly to our customers.
Assist with the scheduling, loading and unloading of deliveries.
Inspect truck for defects before and after trips and submits report indicating truck condition. Be responsible for general care and maintenance of the vehicle assigned to driver.
Check items assembled to make certain the proper items are being delivered as per the sales ticket.
Exhibit knowledge of electrical goods for positive identification of delivered items.
Observe all safety rules and regulations, particularly the hazards encountered with driving a truck.
Maintain a good driving record and be properly licensed as a commercial driver.
Understand and abides by the Federal Highway Administration Rules and Regulations for Interstate drivers where applicable. Maintains driver log according to D.O.T. regulations.
Keep accurate records and submit expense reports for reimbursement of expenditures as required.
Obtain a good working knowledge of the delivery area served.
Practice proper safety measures to protect company property and personnel.
Monitor maintenance schedules for delivery trucks.
Load, unload, and move materials within or near work site.
Move materials from storage or work sites to designated area per Sales Ticket.
Package merchandise for shipment by common carrier.
Attach identifying tag or labels to materials or marks information on cases, bales, or other containers.
Fabricate and install racks and shelving as required.
Operate material handling equipment such as forklifts, pallet jacks, hand trucks or dollies to move stock or reorganize storage.
Keep records of storeroom inventory.
Participate in ordering or purchasing standard stock items, such as recommending additions or deletions to standard stock items or ordering replenishments within established procedures.
Serve as back-up driver and deliver items if needed.
Be courteous in all contact with company customers.
Assist in keeping all work areas clean.