Truck Driver - Short Distance

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Truck Driver – Short Distance Job Summary

Truck drivers operate heavy trucks to transport goods and materials on the short distance/local routs. Truck drivers will perform some shipping/receiving activities such as loading and unloading trucks, prepare documentations, performing safety checks on the vehicles

• Support, Foster, Promote and Demonstrate Linamar’s Core Values and Leadership Behaviors.
• Maintain balance between customer, employee and financial satisfaction by maximizing facility/department Performance Indicators to align to Linamar’s Stepping Stool of Success Strategy.
• Support and maintain department lean initiatives as set out in LPS system requirements.
• Familiarity with McLaren’s Business Management System (BMS).
• Operate and drive company fleet to transport goods and material to destinations.
• Oversee all aspects of vehicles, such as condition of equipment, loading and unloading, and safety and security of cargo.
• Perform daily pre-trip inspection of vehicle systems and equipment such as tires, lights, and brakes.
• Comply with truck driving rules and regulations (size, weight, route designations, parking and break periods) as well as with company policies and procedures
• Record cargo information, distance traveled, fuel consumption, and other information in logbook.
• Exhibit safe and courteous driving habits which exclude preventable motor vehicle collisions.
• Maintain an acceptable level of performance for scheduled pick-up and delivery times.
• Report defects, accidents or violations
• Coordinate the staging of shipments according to customer pull signals or shipping schedules.
• Prepare all shipping documentation in accordance with customer and export requirements including barcodes, commercial invoices, bills-of-lading, and packing lists.
• Arrange shipment of material to required destination in a timely manner .
• Drive hi-lo and load/unload trucks as required .

• HS Diploma and at least 1 year of related experience. CDL-B license required . CDL-A preferred.

• Intermediate computer skills.
• Valid driver’s license in good standing.
• Previous automotive/shipping background preferred
• Basic knowledge of MRP and computer systems.
• Knowledge of IFS would be beneficial.
• Ability to communicate effectively.
• Ability to operate a forklift. Must be licensed.
• Able to work as a team.
• Able to work quickly and efficiently.
• Positive attitude with high energy.

• Competitive Compensation
• Employee Benefits package includes but not limited to, Drug, Dental & Vision etc.
• Opportunities for career advancement.
• Sustainability Counsel
• Community based outreach supporting both local and global initiatives and charities .
• Discounts for local vendors and events, including auto supplier discounts.

Purchased by Linamar in 2003, McLaren provides design, development, integration, manufacturing, and testing capabilities that provide our customers a world-class, full-service supplier partner that develops complete vehicle powertrain & driveline systems for both the global electrified and traditionally powered vehicles.