Transport Driver Ocala

CONE DISTRIBUTING INC•Ocala, FL

2d•Onsite

About The Position

The Transport Driver ensures products transferred between locations are properly transported, received, and offloaded. The role involves transporting products between warehouse locations and to or from suppliers and distributors, operating transport vehicles and material-handling equipment, completing vehicle inspections, maintaining vehicle cleanliness and fuel levels, and reporting equipment or driving issues. The driver may also handle call-ins, special deliveries, warehouse routes, and returns of empties and dunnage as needed. The position requires compliance with safety procedures, transportation regulations, company policies, and local laws.

Requirements

Class A CDL and current DOT Physical Card.
Maintain a safe driving record and report driving-related issues to HR immediately.
Ability to use smartphones, iPads, or similar electronic devices for job duties.
Ability to lift packaged beer weighing 25–30 lbs. and kegs weighing 160 lbs.
Ability to drive frequently and sit for long periods.
Able to pass a drug and background check.
High school diploma or GED.
At least 2 years of over-the-road driving experience; experience in the field will be considered.

Responsibilities

Safely transport products between warehouse locations and between suppliers or distributors.
Operate a lift truck or large transport trailer, and use a pallet jack or forklift as needed.
Complete maintenance and safety checks before leaving the warehouse.
Complete and submit the Vehicle Inspection Report daily and keep fuel tanks over half full.
Maintain cab cleanliness.
Report vehicle issues promptly to the mechanic on duty or warehouse shift supervisor, and report driving issues or tickets to a supervisor immediately.
Handle call-ins, special deliveries, and warehouse routes when necessary.
Load return empties and dunnage when necessary.
Work overtime when necessary.
Advise and make recommendations to the Warehouse Manager about maintenance of company equipment.
Follow safety procedures, including safe driving practices, and observe local weight-limit and speed-limit laws.
Report prescription drug use to HR before a shift and refrain from alcohol use before a shift.
Arrange for equipment needing maintenance to be serviced.
Ensure products entering or leaving the warehouse are recorded.
Attend staff meetings as scheduled.
Adhere to all company policies and applicable federal, state, and local regulations regarding transportation and storage of malt beverages.
Perform other duties deemed necessary by management.