Cross Dock Driver

LKQ•Moses Lake, WA

About The Position

The Cross Dock Driver drives and safely operates a commercial truck with a gross vehicle weight capacity greater than 10,001 pounds to transport company transfers and customer orders. Transportation commonly involves long distances and interstate or inter-provincial travel, though drivers may operate within state or provincial lines when the product continues beyond them. Duties may include loading and unloading the truck, verifying products and paperwork, obtaining receiving signatures, processing returned parts, picking up vendor purchase orders, and completing the check-in process upon returning to the location. The role requires compliance with company policies and procedures, DOT and FMCSA regulations, assigned training, and random drug testing. The driver must be open to a nighttime schedule and may be required to travel extensively overnight. 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 EZ Driver license in Canada.
Fully DOT qualified, with a valid driver’s license and proper endorsement for operating a commercial vehicle of at least 10,001 pounds, and an acceptable driving record.
Meet DOT testing and physical requirements and be knowledgeable about DOT regulations.
At least 21 years of age.
Comply with applicable state and local requirements and DOT and FMCSA regulations.
Ability to perform arithmetic using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals.
Frequent use of Outlook, Word, Excel, and graphics applications.
Ability to communicate basic messages orally, write brief messages, and keep simple records.
Ability to follow clear directions and procedures for routine, somewhat repetitive problems, using supervisor or manager guidance and assigned priorities.
Ability to sit and drive for extended periods, up to 12 hours at a time, and use hands to operate machinery.
Ability to lift up to 50 pounds.
Must be open to a nighttime schedule.
Must be able to travel daily for deliveries; extensive overnight travel may be required.

Nice To Haves

Forklift certification is preferable.

Responsibilities

Drive product between locations, wholesalers, and drop-box locations, including destinations in outlying markets.
Pick up the truck at the warehouse or cross dock and load it according to safety standards while protecting product integrity.
Inspect the truck, manifest, and other delivery paperwork.
Drive to destinations and unload the truck when required; verify unloaded parts, obtain a receiving signature, and confirm the integrity of the load.
Record returns on the manifest or provide credit memos for parts returned to locations, wholesalers, and drop boxes.
Pick up vendor stock purchase orders or buyout purchase orders and return the parts to the location.
Complete the return check-in process to verify parts and paperwork, and turn in paperwork after check-in.
Comply with established 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 as required and successfully complete annual assigned training.
Assume other duties as assigned.