Linehaul​/Shuttle; CDL-A- SYGMA - Danville, IL

Position: Linehaul/Shuttle (CDL-A)- SYGMA - Danville, IL
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* JOB SUMMARY:

** To serve our customers by safely and efficiently transporting product from the warehouse by driving a tractor-trailer to various destination points according to customer invoices and company standards.  Long-haul Linehaul position-goes to PA, FL, OH and a few other states and will be out 2 to 3 days at a time  
** Responsibilities
* ** Safely transports product from the warehouse to the customer location and ensures the product is delivered on a timely basis, according to assigned route; loads and unloads product according to customer specifications.
* Ensures all paperwork is completed according to established company and governmental guidelines (e.g. DOT electronic or manual logs, inspections, company vehicle maintenance reports and pre and post-trip reports are completed accurately and submitted on a timely basis, ensures all invoices are accurate and case counts match bill of ladings).
* Ensures all food safety protocols are met according to established guidelines (e.g. proper temperatures are maintained in the delivery vehicle).
* Follows preferred work methods at all times, and immediately advises the management team of any unsafe conditions.
* Maintains and safely operates all assigned equipment, including but not limited to pallets, load bars, SLS unit, and personal protective equipment.
* Develops and establishes good relationships with customers by providing excellent and courteous service with clear communication.
* Communicates with management team regarding any deviations to route, trailer or loading issues and/or customer or product issues.
* Works assigned schedule and work outside the usual work schedule as needed to meet customer needs; exhibits regular and predictable attendance. Other duties as assigned by Management.  
** QUALIFICATIONS
* *** Education/Experience
*** High school diploma/GED/equivalent degree, plus 1 year of tractor-trailer driving experience preferred.
* Completion of a tractor-trailer driving school will be accepted instead of, or in addition to a high school diploma.  
** Certifications and/or technical requirements
** Valid Class A Commercial Driver’s License.

Must be insurable to operate a vehicle as a condition of initial and continued employment.  
** Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities
*** Knowledge of:
Department of Transportation (DOT)  regulations;
Hazmat guidelines;
Safe lifting and delivery practices
* Skill in: driving over long distances, over a variety of terrains and in varying weather conditions, communicating with customers; solving problems; delivering the product
* Ability to: drive a tractor-trailer unit both in the day and at night in a variety of traffic and weather conditions and remain alert and aware of surroundings
* meet or exceed minimum productivity levels established by the Company
* Operate a 3 axle tractor, 45' - 48' trailer, straight truck, onboard computer
* keypad and a 2 wheel hand cart; read, write and communicate in English as it relates to the job and to the safety regulations
* perform basic math functions (e.g. add, subtract, multiply, divide); effectively plan and organize work activities independent of direct supervision; solve problems  
** Physical Demands
*** The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an associate to successfully perform the
* essential functions of this job.
* While performing the duties of this job, the associate is regularly required to sit, talk and hear.
* The associate is occasionally required to lift, push, or move product that weighs up to up to 50 pounds by hand and push/pulls up to 350 pounds of product with a 2-wheeled hand cart down a ramp and into the customer’s storage areas
* climb in and out of a tractor and trailer
* vision abilities…