CDL Driver- Class A

Piping Rock•Farmingdale, NY

48d•$31 - $31•Onsite

About The Position

Under the direction of the Plant Manager, the CDL Driver is responsible for driving between facilities with raw material, bulk materials and finished goods.

Requirements

High school diploma or G.E.D
Clean Class A CDL license
Must be able to read/write English
Ability to work autonomously and use resources available to complete tasks timely
Clean driving record
Knowledge of Department of Transportation (DOT) Regulations
Adaptability and foresight to handle unexpected situations (traffic, weather conditions etc)
Comfortable maneuvering and parking a tractor-trailer
Must comply with GMP requirements; specific functions and documents will be discussed in GMP and on the job training

Nice To Haves

2+ years of experience with tractor trailer driving preferred
Flexibility for overtime when needed

Responsibilities

Drive safely between locations in Suffolk County, NY
Load and unload the truck at each location
Use pallet jack to safely move pallets on/off the truck
Must be able to use an electric pallet jack and Hilo to load and unload trucks (once certified)
Follow company paperwork procedure concerning delivery to locations
Follow all FMCSA safety regulations as mandated by the DOT.
Collect and verify delivery instructions
Ensure contents are correctly secured inside of truck or trailer to prevent breakage or damage
Drive vehicles over 26,000 lbs
Obtain signatures to confirm and complete pickup or deliveries with team, clients, suppliers
Confirm the contents of each shipment load matches the order document.
Notify managers of any significant maintenance or pickup/delivery issues encountered
Perform inspections of vehicle before and following each trip
Always ensure vehicle is kept clean and has required safety gear
Additional duties as assigned