Linehaul Driver; CDL SYGMA - Channahon, IL

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.

This position drives mainly daytime but some night driving will be required.

Route is out at least 2 to 3 days at a time / Drives out of state

• 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.

• 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.

Valid Class A Commercial Driver’s License.

Must be insurable to operate a vehicle as a condition of initial and continued employment.

• Knowledge of:
  Department of Transportation (Use the "Apply for this Job" box below). 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

• 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 required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and ability to adjust focus.

• While performing the duties of this job, the associate is occasionally exposed to wet, hot, extreme cold and/or humid conditions
• Moving mechanical parts and may be required to work in confined spaces.
• The associate usually works an overnight schedule, including weekends, holidays, overtime, on-call and starting at various times…