Class A CDL Driver

Veritiv Corporation•Kent, WA

About The Position

The Class A CDL Driver provides service to clients by working with a team to deliver and pick up stock according to assigned routes, safely and on time. The role involves transporting goods and supplies onsite and offsite, inspecting loaded trucks and reporting defects or equipment problems, maintaining delivery records, monitoring inventory quality and quantity, and interacting professionally with customers. Drivers follow assigned schedules and required work instructions, operate material-handling equipment and other machines, and report facility or customer issues. The role may also assist with warehouse work, including filling orders, loading and unloading trucks, wrapping, and other assigned duties. This position works day-shift hours, Monday through Friday, with the driver home daily. The work environment includes outdoor weather and temperature extremes, reduced visibility, wet or humid conditions, vibration, loud noise, dust, mechanical hazards, moving objects, and moving vehicles. Physical demands include frequent lifting, carrying, pushing, pulling, walking, standing, sitting, climbing, and operating truck and warehouse equipment.

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.
Observe Department of Transportation and driving regulations and maintain a safe driving record and clean Motor Vehicle Record.
Available to work day-shift hours.
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 frequently lift, twist, turn, and carry 50–75 pounds; push or pull up to 160 pounds of product using material-handling equipment; and move skids weighing up to 2,000 pounds using a pallet jack.
Ability to repeatedly open and close shipping-container doors weighing approximately 500 pounds and swing doors weighing approximately 300 pounds, and operate a lift gate.
Frequent walking, standing, and sitting; periodic stooping; occasional kneeling; and frequent climbing, including entering and exiting truck cabs and trailers using three points of contact.

Nice To Haves

Hazmat endorsement preferred; required within the first six weeks of hire.
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; report defects or equipment problems to a supervisor.
Work according to an assigned schedule.
Interact professionally and courteously with customers.
File and retrieve delivery documents and records from 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 to achieve efficiency.
Assist with warehouse duties as needed, including order filling, loading and unloading trucks, and wrapping.

Benefits

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