Cross Dock Driver

LKQ•Des Moines, IA

About The Position

The Cross Dock Driver safely operates a commercial truck with a gross vehicle weight capacity greater than 10,001 pounds to transport company transfers and customer orders. Routes may cross state or provincial lines, or involve products that continue across those lines as part of commerce. Duties may include loading and unloading products, verifying truck condition and delivery paperwork, confirming delivered parts and obtaining signatures, processing returned parts, picking up vendor purchase orders, and completing the location check-in process. The position requires a nighttime schedule and may involve daily travel and extensive overnight travel. The driver follows company policies, DOT and FMCSA regulations, and quality-improvement practices; completes assigned annual training; and passes random drug testing. This position does not supervise employees.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED.
At least 3 years of related experience.
At least 2 years of commercial driving and warehouse-related experience.
Accredited commercial driving school certificate.
CDL Class A license, or EZ Driver license in Canada.
Be fully DOT qualified and hold a valid driver's license with the proper endorsement for a commercial vehicle of at least 10,001 pounds.
Have an acceptable driving record.
Meet DOT testing and physical requirements and be knowledgeable about DOT regulations.
Be at least 21 years of age.
Comply with applicable state and local requirements and DOT and FMCSA regulations.
Be able to perform basic arithmetic using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals.
Be able to use Outlook, Word, Excel, graphics, and similar applications frequently.
Be able to communicate basic messages orally, write brief messages, and keep simple records.
Be able to sit and drive for extended periods, up to 12 hours at a time; operate machinery with the hands; and lift up to 50 pounds.
Be able to stand, walk, push, pull, squat, bend, reach, climb stairs, balance, stoop, kneel, or crouch as required.
Be willing to work a nighttime schedule and travel daily, with extensive overnight travel potentially required.

Nice To Haves

Forklift certification.

Responsibilities

Drive product between locations, wholesalers, and drop box locations, including routes involving interstate or interprovincial transportation.
Pick up the truck at the warehouse or cross dock and load it according to safety standards and product-integrity requirements as needed.
Verify the condition of the truck, manifest, and other delivery paperwork.
Deliver and, when required, unload products; verify the parts; obtain the receiving location's signature; and confirm the accuracy and integrity of the shipment.
Record returned parts on the manifest or provide credit memos.
Pick up vendor stock purchase orders or buy-out purchase orders and return the parts to the location.
Complete the check-in process upon returning and turn in paperwork.
Comply with company policies and procedures and applicable DOT and FMCSA rules and regulations.
Initiate and support continual improvement of LKQ's quality improvement program.
Pass random drug testing and complete assigned annual training.
Perform other duties as assigned.