Truck Driver (Sparks, NV)

VELUX•Sparks, NV

1d•$23 - $29•Onsite

About The Position

In the VELUX Group, we offer you a world of opportunities and the chance to create a bright future. From the forefront of the sustainable indoor living industry, we enable those who live, work and play under the roof transform their spaces and live a healthier everyday life with more daylight and fresh air. The VELUX Group is an international, family-owned business with strong financial roots and each year we are able to create real impact by reinvesting in society, our employees and planet through our foundations. Alongside the rest of our values, “courage” and “mutual respect” define our actions every day and how we wish to contribute to the world.

Requirements

Must have High School Diploma.
Must have a Class A Commercial Driver’s License (CDL); various equipment including straight trucks and tractor trailers trucks is required.
Must have a valid driver’s license with no major moving traffic violations.
Must be enrolled in the FMCSA Drug Clearing house.
Working knowledge of computers.
Must possess good communication skills and willingness to work with others.
Must present a positive and professional appearance.
Must be capable of lifting/reaching/stooping/climbing with weights of up to 50 lbs.
Ability to perform the essential functions assigned to the position.
Compliance with all rules of conduct, safety regulations and policies provided in Employee Handbooks, on Company bulletin boards/announcements, terms/conditions of employment or other means of communication is a requirement of the job.
Compliance with all FMCSA regulations for commercial vehicles.

Nice To Haves

Two years’ experience in driving a Commercial vehicle using a Class A License preferred.
One to three years of experience in shipping and receiving preferred.
Forklift driving experience is preferred. VELUX provides Forklift Certification.
SAP experience would be beneficial.
A basic understanding of the VELUX product line is preferred.

Responsibilities

Transport of finished goods to and from production departments.
Loading and unloading trucks.
Daily safety inspection of tractor and trailers.
General warehousing functions as needed.
Deliver VELUX products to dealers, homeowners, job sites or inside delivery in a timely and professional manner.
Assist customers in stocking shelves, setting up displays, and answering questions about VELUX products.
Understand and follow Safety Laws and DOT Regulations.
Drive a box truck, tractor w/trailer or tractor w/flatbed having the proper Class A CDL license.
Drives truck in a safe manner and follows all state and federal laws.
Transportation of finished goods from production departments.
Unloading trucks and stock replenishment.
Receiving stock into SAP system.
Routing of deliveries to maximize the most efficient time and stay within DOT Regulations.
Drives either straight truck, tractor trailer combination or tractor flatbed combination based on delivery requirement.
Performs and completes a daily pre-trip vehicle inspection report and report any defects or issues to site Supervisor prior to departing.
Loads materials based on the routed stops to be made.
Drives truck to deliver to customer’s place of business, home or job site.
Records signatures on iPad and/or Delivery Note paperwork.
Records start time, driving, stopping, breaks and end time on ELD device.
Reports any customer complaints to VELUX Management.
Performs and completes an end-of-day vehicle inspection upon return.
Reviewing open deliveries with site Management prior to loading.
Pick up approved returned items from customer. If customer requests to return other items, driver must contact Management for approval.
Responsible for scheduling Preventative Maintenance on truck, trailer or flatbed through leasing company including the cleaning of interior and exterior of trucks.
May direct driver helper to load and unload truck.
Works in DC in various departments as needed.