Cross Dock Driver

LKQ Corporation•Trafford, AL

About The Position

LKQ Corporation is seeking a Cross Dock Driver to safely operate a truck with a gross vehicle weight capacity greater than 10,001 pounds and transport company transfers and customer orders. The role involves interstate or inter-provincial transportation, including delivery of products that continue across state or provincial lines. Drivers travel to and from warehouses or cross dock locations and may manually load and unload products, verify parts and paperwork, obtain receiving signatures, and document returned parts. The position requires willingness to work a night-time schedule and may involve extensive overnight travel. The driver must comply with company policies and procedures, applicable Department of Transportation and Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration regulations, and LKQ’s quality improvement program. Successful completion of assigned annual training and passing random drug testing are required. The position does not supervise employees.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED.
At least 3 years of related experience; the posting describes the employee as still acquiring higher-level knowledge and skills.
At least 2 years of commercial driving and warehouse-related experience.
Certificate from an accredited commercial driving school.
CDL Class A license, or an EZ Driver license in Canada.
Must be fully DOT qualified and have a valid driver’s license with the proper endorsement for a commercial vehicle of at least 10,001 pounds.
Acceptable driving record.
Must meet DOT testing and physical requirements and be knowledgeable about DOT regulations.
Must be at least 21 years old.
Must comply with state and local requirements and DOT and FMCSA regulations.
Ability to perform basic arithmetic using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals.
Ability to use Outlook, Word, Excel, graphics, and similar tools frequently.
Ability to communicate basic messages orally, write brief messages, and keep simple records.
Ability to follow clear directions and procedures for routine, repetitive problems and assignments.
Must be able to drive for extended periods, up to 12 hours at a time, and operate machinery with the hands.
Must be able to lift up to 50 pounds.
Must be willing to work a night-time schedule.

Nice To Haves

Forklift certification.

Responsibilities

Drive trucks to transfer products between locations, wholesalers, and drop box locations in outlying markets.
Pick up the truck at the warehouse or cross dock and load it when required, following safety standards and protecting product integrity.
Check the condition of the truck, manifest, and other delivery paperwork.
Drive to destinations and, when required, unload the truck, verify parts, obtain the receiving location’s signature confirming order accuracy, and sign off on the integrity of the loaded products.
Record appropriate information on manifests or provide credit memos for parts returned to locations, wholesalers, and drop boxes.
Pick up stock purchase orders or buyout purchase orders from vendors and return the parts to the location.
Complete the check-in process upon returning to the location to verify parts and paperwork.
Turn in paperwork after check-in.
Comply with established company policies and procedures and applicable DOT and FMCSA regulations.
Initiate and support continuous improvement of LKQ’s quality improvement program.
Pass random drug testing as required.
Successfully complete annual training as assigned.
Perform other duties as assigned.