CDL Class A Driver

Veritiv • Town of Islip, NY

12d • Onsite

About The Position

Our CDL Class A Truck Driver will be responsible for providing exceptional service to our clients by partnering with a successful team of innovative and value driven employees to deliver and pick up stock as routed in a timely and safe manner. The work environment for this position includes regularly working in outside weather conditions, exposure to extremes of temperature, visibility, wet and/or humid conditions and vibrations. Exposure to loud noise, dust, mechanical hazards, moving objects, and moving vehicles. The physical requirements listed below are representative of those needed to successfully perform the essential functions of the job. This list is not exhaustive and may be supplemented and changed as necessary. The company offers an engaging and inclusive culture with employee-led Employee Resource Groups, Veritiv Cultural Alliance, recognition platform, etc. They also provide extensive training opportunities, professional development programs, career pathing, and mentorship opportunities. Veritiv is the leading full-service provider of packaging solutions and also provides JanSan, hygiene, print and publishing products and services. Veritiv serves customers in a wide range of industries, through team members around the world helping shape the success of its customers.

Requirements

• Must be available to 1st work shift
• Must observe all Department of Transportation and driving regulations resulting in a safe driving record and a clean Motor Vehicle Record.
• Ability to operate a variety of material handling equipment required.
• Excellent organizational, time management and customer relations skills are required.
• Strong problem-solving abilities and attention to detail required.
• Ability to work independently, as well as in a team environment.
• Must have a valid Class A CDL.
• Position requires a minimum of 21 years of age.
• Verifiable Class A license and 12+ months driving experience compliant with all regulatory requirements.
• Ability to frequently lift, twist and turn, and carry 50 – 75 pounds, manipulate (push and pull) up to 160 pounds of product with material handling equipment, and skids weighing up to 2,000 pounds utilizing pallet jack.
• Ability to repetitively open and close shipping container doors weighing approximately 500 pounds, swing doors weighing approximately 300 pounds, and operate a lift gate.
• Frequent walking and standing. Standing may be on the ground or while operating Material Handling Equipment (MHE).
• Frequent sitting including at stationary locations and while driving.
• Periodic stooping including need to bend at the waist.
• Kneeling on occasion.
• Frequent climbing, including need to get in and out of the cab and trailer of the truck as well as ability to climb and use 3 points of contact method.

Nice To Haves

• Hazmat endorsement preferred and required within your first six weeks of hire.
• Liftgate experience preferred.
• Familiarity with a computerized warehouse system preferred.
• High School Diploma/GED Preferred

Responsibilities

• Transport goods and supplies onsite and offsite working within established procedures to ensure on-time delivery.
• Visually inspect loaded trucks to ensure the orders are pulled, packaged, converted, shipped and loaded properly to avoid damages during transportation. Report all defects or equipment problems to supervisor.
• Work according to an assigned schedule.
• Provide professional and courteous interactions with customers to provide a positive experience.
• File and retrieve the proper documents and delivery records from the company filing systems while monitoring the inventory quality and quantity availability.
• Follow a range of mandatory work instructions to safeguard the environment and the wellbeing of oneself and others.
• Report any problems or issues with facilities and customers.
• Operate various equipment and machines, adjusting one or more variables to achieve efficiency.
• Help with various warehouse duties including order filling, loading/unloading of trucks, wrapping and other duties as assigned.

Benefits

• Monday – Friday
• Home Daily
• Medical and Retirement Benefits Available Day 1
• Healthcare benefits (including medical, dental, vision, and health savings account), life, AD&D, and disability insurance, 401k, paid time off, tuition reimbursement, employee assistance program, and other fringe benefits.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: High school or GED