Class A Driver

Veritiv • Tracy, CA

13d

About The Position

The Class A Driver transports, picks up, and delivers products in loose packages to customers using a tractor-trailer truck or van. The role includes driving between destinations, inspecting and maintaining truck equipment, securing cargo, and keeping required vehicle logs. Drivers maintain contact with supervisors or dispatch, verify products and quantities, prepare receipts, and collect payments when required.

The position also involves moving and organizing materials between receiving, production, storage, and other designated areas. Employees may use dedicated machinery and truck-mounted auxiliary equipment such as hydraulics and hoists, and may fill material requests and record received or distributed items.

The position requires a valid Class A CDL, a safe driving record, and a clean Motor Vehicle Record. Applicants must be at least 21 years old. Forklift certification is preferred but not required. No education preferences are stated. The listed hourly rate is $31.00.

Work takes place in outdoor weather conditions and may involve temperature extremes, wet or humid conditions, reduced visibility, vibration, loud noise, dust, mechanical hazards, moving objects, and moving vehicles. The role requires frequent lifting and carrying, material handling, operating a lift gate, walking, standing, sitting, and climbing, as well as periodic stooping and occasional kneeling.

Veritiv offers an engaging and inclusive culture, training and professional development opportunities, career pathing, and mentorship. Benefits include healthcare coverage, life, AD&D, and disability insurance, a 401(k), paid time off, tuition reimbursement, an employee assistance program, and other fringe benefits. The company describes its operations and solutions as supporting healthier, safer, and more sustainable communities.

Requirements

• Valid Class A CDL.
• Must be at least 21 years of age.
• Must observe Department of Transportation and driving regulations and have a safe driving record and clean Motor Vehicle Record.
• Ability to frequently lift, twist, turn, and carry 50–75 pounds.
• Ability to push and pull up to 160 pounds of product with material handling equipment and handle 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 to operate a lift gate.
• Frequent walking and standing, including while operating material handling equipment; frequent sitting, including while driving; periodic stooping; occasional kneeling; and frequent climbing in and out of the truck cab and trailer using the three-points-of-contact method.

Nice To Haves

• Forklift certification is preferred but not required.

Responsibilities

• Drive to various destinations, making approximately 15–20 stops daily.
• Secure cargo to prevent shifting or damage and prioritize safe operation.
• Maintain truck logs in accordance with state and federal regulations.
• Inspect truck equipment and supplies, including tires, lights, brakes, gas, oil, and water.
• Transport items between warehouses, plants, customers, and suppliers for pickup and delivery.
• Maintain phone contact with a supervisor or dispatch to receive pickup and delivery instructions.
• Prepare receipts and collect payment for delivered goods and delivery charges when required.
• Pick up products from customers and suppliers and check delivered products and quantities for accuracy.
• Operate truck-mounted auxiliary equipment such as hydraulics and hoists.
• Move materials and items from receiving or production areas to storage or other designated areas using dedicated machinery.
• Sort and place materials or items on racks, shelves, or in bins according to a predetermined sequence, such as size, type, style, color, or product code.
• Fill requisitions, work orders, or requests for materials, tools, or other stock items.
• Mark materials with identifying information and record the amounts received or distributed.
• Observe Department of Transportation and driving regulations and maintain a safe driving record and clean Motor Vehicle Record.

Benefits

• 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.
• Other fringe benefits.
• Training opportunities, professional development programs, career pathing, and mentorship opportunities.
• Employee-led Employee Resource Groups, the Veritiv Cultural Alliance, and a recognition platform.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Education Level: No Education Listed