Branch Driver

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We are looking for a Branch Driver to join our PLATT team in Albany, OR.

Job responsibilities will be approx 50% driving, 50% warehouse work (receiving, stocking, and order pulling).

Employee's level and pay will be dependent on experience, knowledge, and capabilities. The Truck Driver – Combined is responsible for delivering products to/from customers and company locations, ensuring deliveries meet customer requirements and materials are correct and free of damage.

• Inspect company vehicle for visual and operating defects; complete a daily inspection report.
• Keep company vehicle clean, serviced, and maintained; alert supervisor of needed repairs or service.
• Follow Department of Transportation (Use the "Apply for this Job" box below). local and state driving laws and regulations.
• Load or unload vehicle and ensure all material for each order is correct and free of damage before departure.
• Assist in preparing orders for delivery.
• Ensure all appropriate documentation is thoroughly completed at delivery (delivery receipt signed by customer, packing list, and manifest).
• Pick up material returns from customers; inspect condition and verify quantities and catalog numbers.
• Pick up material from company suppliers.
• Senior Truck Driver will participate in training entry level Truck Drivers; provide mentorship and coaching.
• Support other warehouse duties such as preparing and filling orders, receiving, stocking, staging, and shipping material.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

The information contained in this job description is intended to describe the essential job functions required of those assigned to this job. It is not intended to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, knowledge, skills, and abilities needed to perform the job. Management retains the right to assign or reassign duties and responsibilities to this job at any time.

• In lieu of experience, attend company driver training.
• Must have a valid driver’s license.
• Must be at least 21 years of age.
• Must pass a pre‑employment and annual review of the Motor Vehicle Record.
• Must obtain verification of a non‑expired medical certificate as required by law within 60 days of hire.
• Must not have had a suspended driver’s license for a traffic accident/violation within the past 3 years.
• Must not have any at‑fault accidents in the past 3 years.
• Ability to handle loads with a combined weight not to exceed 26,000 GVW.
• Ability to handle basic issues and problems.
• Strong knowledge of safety regulations and familiarity with traffic and driver laws.
• Willingness to adhere to assigned routes, schedules, safety procedures, and transportation laws.
• Excellent organizational and time‑management skills; ability to meet deadlines.
• Excellent customer service skills.
• Good attention to detail.
• Ability to work overtime as needed.

• Sit:
  Must remain in a stationary position constantly – at least 51%.
• Walk:
  Must move around inside/outside the office or work location occasionally – up to 20%.
• Use hands to finger, handle, or feel:
  Operate a computer and other office machinery constantly – at least 51%.
• Stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl:
  Crouch down to stock shelves, pick up boxes, or position oneself to maintain computers in the lab/under desks/in server closet occasionally – up to 20%.
• Climb or balance:
  Ascend/descend a ladder, forklift, pallet jack, or other warehouse equipment occasionally – up to 20%.
• Talk, hear, taste, smell:
  Use senses to communicate with co‑workers and clients and detect hazardous conditions constantly – at least 51%.

• Up to 10 pounds – constantly – at least 51%.
• Up to 25 pounds – constantly – at least 51%.
• Up to 50 pounds – frequently – 21% to 50%.

• Exposed to unpleasant or disagreeable physical environment such as high noise level and/or exposure to heat and cold occasionally – up to 20%.
• Exposed to electrical hazards; risk of electrical shock occasionally – up to 20%.
• Handles or works with potentially dangerous equipment – frequently – 21% to 50%.
• Travels to offsite locations – constantly – at least 51%.