Local Route Driver

Local Route Driver

We inspire purpose-filled living that brings joy to the modern home. With a team of more than 8,000 associates spanning 130 store and distribution locations across the U.S. and Canada, we achieve together, drive results and innovate to inspire. Drawn together by a shared passion for our customers and a spirit of fun, we deliver high-quality home furnishings that are expertly designed, responsibly sourced and bring beauty and function to people's homes.

From the day we opened our first store in Chicago in 1962 to the digital innovations that engage millions of customers today, our iconic brand is nearly 60 years in the making—and our story is still unfolding.

The Local Route Driver is responsible for over the road transportation of goods as assigned in accordance with business needs to support Distribution Center goals.

Primary Responsibilities:

• Candidates must hold a valid state-appropriate driver's license, be able to obtain their Commercial Driver's License (CDL), and be eligible to drive in accordance with DOT requirements
• Performs various functions within the yard, supports site operations teams, internal transportation field teams, and external carriers as needed, to ensure all trailers arrive and depart on time with zero defects and to maintain a fluid trailer pool
• Operate Commercial Motor Vehicles (CMVs) over the road as required while staying on predetermined routes and using approved equipment
• Operates CMVs on non-public roads or in yard to move trailers to/from dock and parking locations
• Complies with company policies, procedures, and DOT regulations (size, weight, route designations, parking, trailer designations, violation and incident reporting requirements, break periods, etc.)
• Completes driver vehicle inspection reports on equipment and notify managers of any maintenance or delivery issues encountered
• Follows hostler and delivery schedules, tracks and reports working hours and breaks at appropriate times, adheres to yard safety policies, obeys all applicable traffic laws, and drives in accordance with weather/road conditions
• Moves pallets, wraps skids and unloads and loads trailers as needed
• Drives, maneuvers, and loads/unloads a truck using approved equipment
• Cleans up and disposes boxes, packing material, and pallets, as well as general housekeeping of facility and specific product line areas
• Rotates through different departments, as necessary, to meet the demands of the business
• Participates in ongoing training regarding technology upgrades and new systems applicable to the position
• Performs all job tasks assigned by the leadership staff to achieve and maintain daily productivity and quality goals

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• Possess a complete understanding of training and communication resources relevant to the position
• Maintains an awareness of loss prevention, security and safety following the guidelines as outlined in the Company Code of Conduct and Associate Policy manuals
• Good communication skills
• Ability to work in a team environment
• Attention to detail
• Basic English Language proficiency

Experience

Required:

• At least 2 years experience driving tractor trailers
• CDL License (Class
  
  A)
• Must pass the DOT physical
• Forklift experience a plus
• High School Diploma or GED equivalent preferred

Physical and Visual Activities**

• On a daily basis, must be able to constantly have visual acuity near and far, stand, operate computers/POS/office equipment, move around the facility and communicate. Ability to frequently handle paperwork and/or remain stationary. May occasionally lift, carry, reach, kneel, crawl, push/pull, climb, balance, bend, crouch, twist or have foot controls for operating equipment.

Physical Demands**

• Movement of product, supplies and/or boxes to and from all levels of the store and stockroom. Ability to move and/or lift up to 65 lbs to a height of 3-4 feet; heavier product with team assist. Furniture:
  Ability to move up to 300 lbs with appropriate equipment.

Environmental/Atmospheric Conditions**

• Hot/cold temperature changes, concrete floors, odors, dust and mechanical/electrical/chemical hazards possible

Euromarket Designs, Inc., which does business as Crate and Barrel and…