Cross Dock Driver

LKQ Corporation•Des Moines, IA

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. The role transports company transfers and customer orders, often over long distances across state or provincial lines. Work may include loading and unloading the truck, verifying products and paperwork, obtaining receiving signatures, and traveling to and from warehouse or cross-dock locations. Drivers must be open to a nighttime schedule. The position requires compliance with company policies, DOT and FMCSA rules, and applicable state and local requirements. The driver must complete assigned annual training and pass random drug testing. The role 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.
Use Outlook, Word, Excel, graphics, and similar tools frequently.
Communicate basic messages orally, write brief messages, and keep simple records.
Be able to lift up to 50 pounds.

Nice To Haves

Forklift certification.

Responsibilities

Drive product between company locations, wholesalers, and drop-box locations, including routes involving interstate or inter-provincial travel.
Pick up the truck at the warehouse or cross-dock and load it as needed according to safety standards and product-integrity requirements.
Check the condition of the truck, manifest, and other delivery paperwork.
Drive to destinations and, as needed, unload the truck, verify delivered parts, obtain the receiving location’s signature, and confirm the accuracy and integrity of the shipment.
Record returns on the manifest or provide credit memos for parts returned to locations, wholesalers, and drop boxes.
Pick up stock or buyout purchase orders from vendors and bring the parts back to the location.
Complete the check-in process upon returning to verify parts and paperwork.
Submit paperwork after check-in.
Comply with established company policies and procedures.
Initiate and support continual improvement of LKQ’s quality improvement program.
Pass random drug testing as required.
Complete assigned annual training.
Operate in compliance with applicable DOT and FMCSA rules and regulations.
Perform other duties as assigned.