CDL Local Interplant Driver

Advanced Containment Systems, Inc.•Houston, TX

21d•Hybrid

About The Position

The CDL Driver is responsible for preparing documentation, maintaining records, coordinating logistics for product shipment between plants, and driving a company vehicle to and from designated locations for courier functions. This role involves ensuring accurate record-keeping, communicating shipment status, and maintaining the company vehicle in good condition.

Requirements

High school diploma, general education degree or equivalent
Possess and maintain an active Class A (CDL) driver's license
Knowledge of shipping, commercial driving and customer service principles and practices
Knowledge of relevant computer applications
Ability to type
Knowledge of administrative procedures
Numeric, oral and written language applications
Product knowledge
High Safety conciseness
Communication skills - verbal and written
Problem analysis and problem-solving
Attention to detail and accuracy
Initiative
Stress tolerance

Responsibilities

Maintain shipping records, including providing tracking or shipping history information to customers on request with established forms and procedures.
Collect Transfer Log and Shipping paperwork as well as provide documents to Materials Supervisors to complete shipping transactions in appropriate systems.
Provide guidance to others within the Shipping/Receiving area, as well as communications of requirements and their changes.
Communicate status of Shipping/Receiving activities to appropriate personnel and customers.
Verify shipping output documents as required.
Formally document new or changed procedures. Identify who requires training and execute training if needed, through Materials Supervisors.
Effectively provide cross-functional root cause and corrective action information, inputs, and findings, to resolve internal customer-related shipping issues.
Review manuals for small equipment, trucks, and trailers for interplant use.
Train new employees on processing, loading, and shipment of materials and equipment according to DOT and ACSI requirements.
Drive company vehicle to carry out intra-company courier functions including hot shot deliveries to and from other designated locations.
Keep assigned vehicle and shop trailer free from damage, in acceptable condition, and consistently clean utilizing Daily Operator check sheets that include Operator PMCS.
Ensure that the vehicle and trailer are in proper and safe condition prior to use, and accept responsibility to report any damage or mechanical malfunctions that exist.
Manage various products and merchandise responsibly while in the act of loading, unloading, or transporting items, ensuring that cargo is properly secured to avoid damage.
Use approved instructions on loading, strapping, securing, tie downs and locks for all materials transported in company trucks, trailers, pickups and forklifts.
Perform other duties as assigned, including but not limited to provide back-up support for Forklift Driver and Material Handling functions, training new employees on various job-related functions and answer other internal customer service related calls.