CDL - Short Haul
About The Position
Dexter is the premier manufacturer and supplier of axles, suspension, brakes, doors, venting products, trailer parts, accessories, and towing components serving the commercial trailer, RV, heavy-duty, marine, agriculture, and manufactured housing markets has an opportunity for CDL Driver - Short Haul at our manufacturing facility located in Albion, IN. Headquartered in Elkhart, Indiana, Dexter has manufacturing and distribution locations throughout the U.S. and Canada. Employing state-of-the-art robotics, precision welding equipment, and automated machining processes, Dexter has achieved many years of success through a commitment to the principles of superior quality, continuous improvement, and unparalleled customer service. For more information about our company, access Dexter's web site at www.dextergroup.com. JOB DESCRIPTION Overview: The CDL Short Haul position will perform a variety of routine duties and complex transportation work in driving and coordinating transportation. More specifically, this position will be responsible for activities including but not limited to the following: Locating staged axles for loading Assisting and preparing orders for loads Loading and/or unloading trucks Auditing loads to ensure product matches the order; verify for accuracy Strapping loads securely to trailer Assisting in planning route to ensure the most economical use of time and equipment Delivering product to various locations Picking up raw material for production Performing routine inspection and preventative maintenance on assigned equipment and notify supervisor of defects or necessary repairs Cleaning and keeping equipment in top working order Performing all duties in compliance with appropriate safety and security standards
Requirements
- Maintain a Class A CDL
- Must be able to read work instructions and other work documents provided
Responsibilities
- Locating staged axles for loading
- Assisting and preparing orders for loads
- Loading and/or unloading trucks
- Auditing loads to ensure product matches the order; verify for accuracy
- Strapping loads securely to trailer
- Assisting in planning route to ensure the most economical use of time and equipment
- Delivering product to various locations
- Picking up raw material for production
- Performing routine inspection and preventative maintenance on assigned equipment and notify supervisor of defects or necessary repairs
- Cleaning and keeping equipment in top working order
- Performing all duties in compliance with appropriate safety and security standards
Benefits
- Dexter offers a competitive wage
- Full benefits package including Health, Dental, Vision, Life, STD, LTD, FSA, HSA
- 3% profit sharing in our Safe Harbor program
- 401(k) Plan with company contributions
- Opportunities for internal career development and growth
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Industry
Transportation Equipment Manufacturing
Education Level
High school or GED
Number of Employees
501-1,000 employees
