Shuttle Driver - Night Shift - Logistics Services, Jasper, IN - Jasper

Role Description

Kimball International Logistics Services truck drivers are responsible for the on-time damage-free delivery of Kimball products. KIT fleet employees focus on safety and adhere to all DOT regulations.

• Drivers have responsibilities for the maintenance and management of equipment to safely and effectively meet the needs of the business.
• Required to move trailers between Kimball locations which require the driver to couple & uncouple trailers many times within the shift.
• On occasion, the driver could deliver finished product to customers within a close distance to Jasper. The driver is required to do this in a manner that is protective of both the driver and the product.
• Expectations include that driver's act as "ambassadors of the company" toward customers and actively participate in managing customer relationships.
• Drivers must be capable of self-management, and take responsibility for the delivery of product within company and customer expectations.
• Always present a professional attitude and appearance and exhibits a total commitment to all aspects of safety.
• Required to commit to ongoing training in order to maintain the reputation of professionalism, quality, and service for which Kimball drivers are known.
• Read and understand maps and routing guides.
• Take responsibility for customer directions.
• Access voice mail daily.
• Learn Kimball International locations & lots.
• On occasion, the driver will need to cover for a Yard driver, which requires multiple trailers being jockeyed in and out of docks at our warehouse. This would be done by a yard truck.

• Emphasizes on time, damage free delivery.
• Off load freight per customer requirements.
• Provide delivery on-time and damage free.
• Understand and utilize methods to secure cargo; i.e. load locks, straps etc.
• Report overages, shortages, and damaged pieces to the supervisor.

• Able to communicate well with customers, dispatchers, and co-workers.
• Able to communicate information/feedback to and from customers.
• Must be a good listener.
• Must be able to solve problems.
• Must present a professional image of the company.
• Complete customer feedback forms & dialog with customer.
• Must be able to communicate in a non-defensive way.
• Must be willing to suggest ideas for improvement.
• Possess and practice the ability to manage and maintain customer relationships.

• Operate equipment within KI guidelines regarding safety, courtesy and fuel efficiencies.
• Follow KI specific accident reporting procedures - vehicular and Workers Comp.
• Attend and participate in safety, operational, maintenance and all other required training meetings.
• Meet Kimball International requirements regarding motor vehicle records.
• Maintain a good driving and accident record.
• Comply with Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) guidelines.
• Willing to be flexible.
• Must be a team player.
• Must respect and accommodate diversity.
• Must be willing and able to accommodate customer request.
• Must get along well with people.
• Able to interact with anybody no matter what level of the organization the person represents.
• Must have a positive attitude.
• Must be open-minded.

• Applies expectations that a driver will meet all requirements of federal, state and local transportation law as well as KIT specific requirements. Addresses licensing, inspection, and logging requirements.
• Follow all DOT Regulations such as accidents, physicals, hours of service, drug testing, etc.
• Clean MVR.
• Possess a valid class A CDL license.
• Conduct pre-trip and post trip inspections.

• Knowledge and maintenance of equipment.
• Keep trailer clean.
• Hook & drop trailers properly and safely.
• Fuel truck, remaining with the vehicle until completion.
• Practice preventive maintenance and keep equipment clean & neat.
• Manage maintenance breakdowns on the road.

• Knowledge of cargo management and customer service.
• Emphasizes on time, damage free delivery.
• Off load freight per customer requirements.
• Provide delivery on-time and damage free.
• Understand and utilize methods to secure cargo; i.e. load locks, straps etc.
• Report overages, shortages, and damaged pieces to the supervisor.
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