Local Truck Driver

Leggett & Platt • Verona, MS

2d • Onsite

About The Position

Elite Comfort Solutions, a Leggett & Platt Company, is comprised of hardworking individuals dedicated to delivering innovative, high-quality foam products for the bedding and furniture markets and beyond. With locations around the globe, we offer a world of opportunities in areas such as business, information technology, and manufacturing. We make life more comfortable. Leggett & Platt’s overall mission is a commitment to enhance lives – by delivering quality products, offering empowering and rewarding careers, and doing our part in bringing about a better future. Leggett & Platt’s inventive heritage and leadership span more than 130 years. Leggett & Platt has divisions that design, manufacture, and sell a variety of products for all areas of life. Our reliable product development and launch capability, coupled with our global footprint, make us a trusted partner for customers in the automotive, furniture, hydraulic cylinders, flooring, textile and geo components industries.

Bedding
The world leader in bedding technology. Leggett & Platt has been the driving force in bedding components technology since inventing the bedspring in 1885. Now, we own more mattress industry patents than anyone in the world. Springs, foam, adjustable beds, machinery – our Bedding businesses design, produce, and supply innovative sleep solutions that help you rest comfortably.

Job Title: Local Truck Driver
Position Classification: Hourly - Non-Exempt

Job Summary: The CDL Driver will be based out of our local polyurethane foam manufacturing facility.

Requirements

• Must be at least 22 years of age to perform this job.
• Must be at least 22 years old with a valid Class A Commercial Driver’s License
• Have at least one (1) year verifiable Over-the-Road experience
• Pass a DOT physical and DOT drug screen
• Meet all DOT and Company requirements
• High School Diploma or Equivalent
• Follow verbal instructions and simple math.
• Attendance/Punctuality - Is consistently at work and on time.
• Quality - Demonstrates accuracy and thoroughness; maintains a clean and organized work environment.
• Quantity - Meets productivity standards; Completes work in timely manner; Strives to increase productivity.
• Safety - Observes all safety procedures and policies; Reports potentially unsafe conditions to supervisor; Uses equipment and materials properly.
• Good attention to detail.
• Able to work accurately from verbal and written instructions.

Responsibilities

• Check delivery schedule and receive assignment from supervisor.
• Drive tractor-trailer to assigned destination. Some destinations will require caution and good driving skills because of limited space and heavy traffic. Back trailers into dock or unloading area as instructed by the customer.
• Perform daily vehicle inspection as required by DOT regulations and record findings on ELD. Check oil, fuel, tires, batteries, etc. on vehicle and report any defects to supervisor.
• Obtain signed BOL from customer.
• Occasionally assist in warehouse when not on the road.
• Maintain hours of service via ELD per company policy.
• Shipping and Receiving Operations.
• Complete daily forklift inspection to include filling out required paperwork.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED