DOT Truck Driver

PLA Buyer LLC•Riverside, MO

2d•Onsite

About The Position

Propak Supply Chain Services, a member of the PLA Family of Companies, is a leading provider of comprehensive supply chain services, revolutionizing the way businesses manage their supply chains. With our expertise and state-of-the-art facilities, we ensure efficient and seamless operations from start to finish. The DOT Truck Driver is responsible for operating company owned or leased trucks to facilitate the delivery, pickup, and relocation of product and materials.

Requirements

3+ years of experience driving commercial vehicles.
Valid Class A commercial motor vehicle operators license issue by state of residency.
Must pass the DOT medical examination and successfully complete all pre-employment and continual employment screenings.
Must be 25 years of age or older.
Ability to read and speak the English language.
Ability to perform heavy manual tasks under varying weather conditions.
High school diploma or equivalent.

Responsibilities

Obey traffic laws and follow established traffic and transportation procedures.
Inspect and maintain vehicle supplies and equipment, such as gas, oil, water, tires, lights and brakes in order to ensure that vehicles are in proper safe working condition.
Report any mechanical problems encountered with vehicles.
Ensure proper documentation is accurately processed by recording all moves on the trailer movement log.
Communicate with dock side supervisor to assess the inbound/outbound schedule for the site.
Verify the contents of inventory loads against shipping papers.
Ensure that all trailers are chocked before disengaging from the truck.
Establish and effectively maintain relationships with employees, supervisors, and customers.
Responsible for ensuring that all doors are fastened before backing into the dock door and all doors are closed after leaving the dock.
Perform daily yard checks.
Ensure that trailer yard is kept neat and orderly.
Perform required user inspection and provide required reports and PM work to Supervisor.
Ensure, operate and maintain equipment in a safe manner at all times.
Assist as a forklift driver or sorter when in down time or as production needs.