1st Shift CDL Truck Driver

Profile Products LLC•Conover, NC

5d•$23 - $25•Onsite

About The Position

This position drives a tractor-trailer combination or a truck with a capacity of at least 26,000 pounds Gross Vehicle Weight (GVW). The role involves checking vehicles for mechanical and safety readiness, inventorying goods, delivering materials, loading and unloading trucks, and performing related tasks to ensure efficient transportation and delivery.

Requirements

High school diploma, GED, or equivalent
Ability to understand the implications of new information for both current and future problem solving and decision making
Demonstrated active listening skills
Ability to use critical thinking skills
Proficiency in reading comprehension
Adept at verbal and written communication skills
Strong attention to detail
Ability to be at work on time and as scheduled
Ability and willingness to learn
Ability to hold and maintain a commercial driver’s license
Demonstrated ability to perform routine maintenance on equipment and determine when and what kind of maintenance is needed
Demonstrated ability to determine the kinds of tools and equipment needed to do the job
Ability to troubleshoot causes of operating errors and to determine how to resolve said errors
Ability to read, write, and speak English

Nice To Haves

Previous truck driving experience preferred
Bilingual in Spanish preferred

Responsibilities

Check vehicles to ensure mechanical, safety, and emergency equipment are in proper working order.
Inventory and inspect goods to be moved to determine quantities and conditions.
Deliver raw materials to manufacturing plant from distribution center as required.
Load and unload trucks, or assist others with loading and unloading, operating any special loading-related equipment on vehicles and using other equipment as necessary.
Drop and hook multiple times throughout the day, rotating completed product to distribution center.
Operate forklift to assist in staging and loading outbound shipments as needed.
Maintain logs of working hours or of vehicle service or repair status, following applicable state and federal regulations.
Obtain receipts or signatures for delivered good and collect payment for services when required.
Check all load-related documentation to ensure that it is complete and accurate.
Maneuver trucks into loading or unloading positions, following signals from loading crew and check that vehicle and loading equipment are properly positioned.
Secure cargo for transport, using ropes, blocks, chain, binders, or covers.
Read bill of lading to determine assignment details.
Report vehicle defects, accidents, traffic violations, or damage to vehicles.
Couple or uncouple trailers by changing trailer jack positions, connecting or disconnecting air or electrical lines, or manipulating fifth-wheel locks.
Operate equipment such as truck cab computers, CB radios, and telephones, to exchange necessary information with bases, supervisors, or other drivers.
Check conditions of trailers after contents have been unloaded to ensure that there has been no damage.
Crank trailer landing gear up or down to safely secure vehicles.
Perform basic vehicle maintenance tasks such as adding oil, fuel, or radiator fluid, or performing minor repairs.
Remove debris from loaded trailers.
Perform additional duties as required.