Class A CDL Driver

Veritiv•Kent, WA

About The Position

The Class A CDL Driver provides service to clients by delivering and picking up stock according to assigned routes in a timely and safe manner. The role transports goods and supplies onsite and offsite, inspects loaded trucks, maintains delivery records, monitors inventory quality and availability, and interacts professionally with customers. The driver may also assist with warehouse work, including order filling, loading and unloading trucks, and wrapping products. The position follows assigned schedules and mandatory safety and work instructions, complies with Department of Transportation and driving regulations, and reports equipment, facility, customer, or other issues to a supervisor. Work is performed in outdoor weather conditions and may involve temperature extremes, reduced visibility, wet or humid conditions, vibration, loud noise, dust, mechanical hazards, moving objects, and vehicles. Physical tasks include frequent lifting and carrying, using material handling equipment and pallet jacks, opening and closing heavy shipping and swing doors, operating a lift gate, walking, standing, sitting, stooping, kneeling, and climbing in and out of trucks and trailers. The position pays $36.00 per hour. The schedule is Monday through Friday, day shift hours, with the driver home daily. Medical and retirement benefits are available consistent with the local union contract. Veritiv also describes healthcare, insurance, retirement, paid time off, tuition reimbursement, employee assistance, training, and professional development offerings.

Requirements

Valid Class A CDL.
At least 21 years of age.
Verifiable Class A license and at least 12 months of driving experience compliant with regulatory requirements.
Safe driving record and clean Motor Vehicle Record.
Hazmat endorsement required within the first six weeks of hire.
Ability to operate a variety of material handling equipment.
Excellent organizational, time-management, and customer-relations skills.
Strong problem-solving abilities and attention to detail.
Ability to work independently and in a team environment.
Ability to meet the described physical requirements, including frequent lifting, carrying, pushing and pulling, walking, standing, sitting, and climbing.

Nice To Haves

Hazmat endorsement preferred.
Liftgate experience preferred.
Familiarity with a computerized warehouse system preferred.
High School Diploma or GED preferred.

Responsibilities

Transport goods and supplies onsite and offsite according to established procedures to ensure on-time delivery.
Visually inspect loaded trucks to ensure orders are properly pulled, packaged, converted, shipped, and loaded, and report defects or equipment problems to a supervisor.
Work according to an assigned schedule.
Interact professionally and courteously with customers.
File and retrieve documents and delivery records using company filing systems, while monitoring inventory quality and quantity availability.
Follow mandatory work instructions to safeguard the environment and the wellbeing of oneself and others.
Report problems or issues involving facilities and customers.
Operate equipment and machines, adjusting variables as needed to achieve efficiency.
Assist with warehouse duties as needed, including order filling, loading and unloading trucks, and wrapping.
Comply with Department of Transportation and driving regulations.
Use material handling equipment and pallet jacks, and operate a lift gate as required.

Benefits

Medical benefits, consistent with the local union contract.
Retirement benefits, consistent with the local union contract.
Healthcare benefits, including medical, dental, vision, and a health savings account.
Life, AD&D, and disability insurance.
401(k).
Paid time off.
Tuition reimbursement.
Employee assistance program.
Training opportunities, professional development programs, career pathing, and mentorship opportunities.
Employee Resource Groups and recognition platform.