Truck Driver - Manufacturing​/Warehouse - Overnight

Truck Driver - Manufacturing/Warehouse - Overnight

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Responsible for direct store and warehouse deliveries and pickup of products from customers and vendors. Loads frozen and refrigerated products for daily deliveries. Maintains company vehicles in clean, safe working order while following all DOT rules and regulations.

• Deliver, pick up, and relocate products and materials as directed.
• Operate Class “B” vehicles over 26,001 lbs. and van vehicles as needed.
• Obtain bills of lading, secure necessary signatures, and return completed paperwork to the shipping office.
• Collect and reconcile customer payments as needed.
• Assist store receivers and scan products when required.
• Load frozen/dairy products each morning before delivery.
• Make overnight runs and deliveries when required.
• Provide excellent customer service during deliveries and pick-ups.
• Pick up products from vendors and perform intercompany transfers.
• Perform DOT daily maintenance and safety checks of trucks.
• Clean and maintain tractors and trailers daily.
• Keep trailers swept and clean at all times.
• Perform daily maintenance and safety checks on warehouse equipment.
• Report vehicle mileage weekly to the Transportation Manager.
• Immediately report any equipment issues.
• Protect and maintain all entrusted property in excellent condition.
• Maintain knowledge of and comply with safety rules and regulations.
• Promote and practice safety at all times.
• Operate equipment safely and efficiently, following all OSHA and DOT regulations.
• Adhere to all traffic laws and speed limits.

• High School diploma or GED preferred.
• Minimum three months delivery experience.
• Two years driving experience preferred.

• Class “B” CDL license
• Forklift, reach truck, electric and manual jack certifications.
• DOT medical card (provided by employer).

• Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities.
• Excellent communication and collaboration skills to work effectively across all levels of the organization.
• Strong customer service skills.
• Strong attention to detail.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.

This position requires sufficient physical ability to work in a typical office setting; driving a motor vehicle and occasionally working in the field.

• Must be in good physical shape with high stamina and dexterity.
• Able to lift 50+ lbs., climb ladders, bend, stoop, crouch, kneel, crawl, and turn neck easily.
• Able to stand or sit for long periods.
• Regularly required to talk, hear, and see.
• Requires good peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus.
• Able to work long hours and overtime as needed.
• Able to work in extreme hot and cold weather conditions.

FREQUENT: sitting, upward and downward flexion of neck; fine finger dexterity and light to moderate finger pressure to include extended periods of keyboard and mouse use, side-to-side turning of neck, walking, standing, bending and stooping, pushing/pulling, twisting at waist, moderate wrist torque to twist equipment knobs and dials.

OCCASIONAL: squatting, kneeling, reach above and at shoulder height, moderate grasp to manipulate reference books and manuals; lifting objects weighing 20 – 35 lbs. from below waist to above shoulders and transporting distances up to 50 feet.

VISION:
Ability to see in the normal visual range with or without correction.

HEARING:
Ability to hear in the normal audio range with or without correction.

This job description is not intended to contain a comprehensive list of the responsibilities that are required to successfully perform in this position. Other duties as assigned are part of every job description. The conditions herein are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals to perform the essential job functions.

Lassonde Pappas & Co., Inc provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.

This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation and training.