CDL Class A Driver

Veritiv • Houston, TX

21d

About The Position

The CDL Class A Driver operates tractor-trailer trucks or vans to transport, pick up, and deliver products in loose packages to customers. The role includes approximately 15–20 stops daily, maintaining cargo security, following applicable regulations, communicating with supervisors or dispatch, and supporting warehouse and material-handling activities. Safety is the top priority. The driver must maintain a safe driving record and a clean Motor Vehicle Record.

The work environment includes outdoor weather conditions, temperature extremes, visibility changes, wet or humid conditions, vibration, loud noise, dust, mechanical hazards, moving objects, and moving vehicles. The physical requirements include frequent lifting, carrying, pushing, pulling, walking, standing, sitting, and climbing; periodic stooping; and occasional kneeling. Employees may handle heavy products and skids using material-handling equipment and operate truck doors and lift gates.

Veritiv describes itself as a full-service provider of packaging solutions and also provides JanSan, hygiene, print, and publishing products and services. It offers an inclusive culture, training and development opportunities, and benefits including healthcare coverage, insurance, a 401(k), paid time off, tuition reimbursement, and an employee assistance program.

Requirements

• Valid Class A license and at least 12 months of verifiable driving experience compliant with regulatory requirements.
• Must be at least 21 years of age.
• Strong customer service skills, including being friendly, courteous, and helpful.
• Strong problem-solving and attention-to-detail skills.
• Ability to frequently lift, twist, turn, and carry 50–75 pounds.
• Ability to push and pull up to 160 pounds of product with material-handling equipment and handle skids weighing up to 2,000 pounds using a pallet jack.
• Ability to repeatedly open and close shipping container doors weighing approximately 500 pounds and swing doors weighing approximately 300 pounds, and to operate a lift gate.
• Frequent walking and standing, including while operating material-handling equipment, and frequent sitting, including while driving.
• Ability to periodically stoop, occasionally kneel, and frequently climb into and out of the truck cab and trailer using the three-points-of-contact method.
• High school diploma or GED preferred.

Nice To Haves

• Forklift certification preferred but not required.
• High school diploma or GED preferred.

Responsibilities

• Drive to various destinations, making approximately 15–20 stops daily.
• Secure cargo to prevent shifting and damage.
• Maintain truck logs in accordance with state and federal regulations.
• Inspect truck equipment and supplies, including tires, lights, brakes, gas, oil, and water.
• Transport items between warehouses, plants, customers, and suppliers for pickup and delivery.
• Maintain phone contact with a supervisor or dispatch to receive pickup and delivery instructions.
• Prepare receipts and collect payment for delivered goods and delivery charges when required.
• Pick up products from customers and suppliers and verify products and quantities for accuracy.
• Operate auxiliary truck equipment such as hydraulics and hoists.
• Move materials and items from receiving or production areas to storage or other designated areas using dedicated machinery.
• Sort and place materials or items on racks, shelves, or in bins according to predetermined sequences, including size, type, style, color, or product code.
• Fill requisitions, work orders, or requests for materials, tools, or other stock items.
• Mark materials with identifying information and record quantities received or distributed.
• Observe Department of Transportation and driving regulations and maintain a safe driving record and clean Motor Vehicle Record.

Benefits

• Healthcare benefits, including medical, dental, vision, and a health savings account.
• Life, AD&D, and disability insurance.
• 401(k).
• Paid time off.
• Tuition reimbursement.
• Employee assistance program.
• Extensive training opportunities, professional development programs, career pathing, and mentorship opportunities.
• Employee-led Employee Resource Groups, Veritiv Cultural Alliance, and a recognition platform.
• Other fringe benefits.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Education Level: No Education Listed