Truck Driver 2nd Shift
About The Position
The Truck Driver is responsible for safely and efficiently operating a tractor-trailer or bobtail truck to deliver sheets or finished products to customers in accordance with state laws. The position is based in Hickory, North Carolina, is full-time, and works second shift. Travel is more than 50%. The role requires a valid state Commercial Driver’s License and compliance with Department of Transportation physical and medical requirements. A Lift Truck Operator License may also be required. The driver loads or assists with loading and unloading finished products, checks loads and counts, transports products by the required route, and completes delivery paperwork and operational reports. The driver performs daily truck checks and cleaning, promptly reports maintenance concerns, and follows company safety, housekeeping, and other policies. Additional duties may be assigned by management.
Requirements
- High school diploma or GED.
- Pass substance abuse screening according to company policy.
- Valid state Commercial Driver’s License and ability to meet Department of Transportation physical and medical requirements.
- High degree of attention and considerable dexterity in controlling a tractor-trailer and preventing damage to materials and equipment.
- Ability to read and follow instructions on factory masters.
- Ability to read a tape measure quickly and accurately; calculate percentages, measurements, volume, and rate; and apply high school math concepts.
- Ability to follow written, oral, or graphic instructions using common-sense understanding and handle problems involving concrete variables in standardized situations.
- Working knowledge of equipment design and capabilities, product layouts and production specifications, product quality specifications, and quality standards.
- Ability to meet the physical demands of the job, including regularly lifting or moving up to 50 pounds and occasionally up to 100 pounds.
Nice To Haves
- Experience in the corrugated industry.
- Experience as a licensed driver in the metropolitan area.
- Experience as a forklift operator.
Responsibilities
- Safely and efficiently operate a tractor-trailer or bobtail truck to deliver sheets or finished products in accordance with state laws.
- Load and unload, or assist with loading and unloading, finished products.
- Inspect the trailer load to confirm it is correct and properly loaded before departure.
- Verify the product count while the truck is being unloaded, as permitted by the customer.
- Transport loads by the required route while observing traffic laws and safety regulations.
- Obtain the shipping bill of lading, collect necessary signatures, and return completed paperwork to the shipping office.
- Complete reports accurately and on time, including production, truck service, safety, and quality data.
- Complete daily timecards, driver logs, and other work reports accurately and promptly.
- Perform daily vehicle checks, including oil, water, fuel, and tire air checks, and clean the vehicle as needed.
- Immediately report maintenance items to supervision and proactively maintain the truck and trailers.
- Comply with company policies and procedures, including safety and good housekeeping requirements.
- Perform additional duties assigned by management.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
High school or GED
