Driver, Warehouse- CDL

Description

Job summary

Drive a tractor-trailer combination to transport and deliver product to Warehouse for packaging. Will be required to load and unload product. Candidate must meet the guidelines for the position as required by DOT qualifications and performance standards. Warehouse (forklift) and shuttle work as needed.

Summary of essential job functions

• This job includes the following duties and any other as assigned by current manager:
• Daily safe operation of company provided tractor and bulk trailer
• Load and deliver bulk plastic from rail car to warehouse from offsite rail facility via hopper truck
• Ensure timely delivery of bulk loads to the warehouse
• Assist in shuttle moves when required
• Assist in warehouse operations (i.e. using a forklift to do one or all of the following: staging orders for shipment, stocking received orders, loading orders into trailers for shipments)
• Load hopper truck from boxes to be picked up for later delivery
• Move dropped van trailers to and from dock doors
• Ensure that all A & R procedures and processes are followed throughout the movement of equipment and commodities.
• Maintain all appropriate records and ensure their accuracy
• Ensure that equipment usage and maintenance records are maintained
• Identification of the requirements used to apply and process Rail Car Identification Tags for Outbound truck shipments
• Practical knowledge of steps and inspection requirements necessary to perform a Clean, Dry, and Odor Free dry bulk container tank wash.
• Trailer inspection process.
• Trailer vacuum loading procedures.
• The use of Dense Phase unloading techniques in the Trailer Off-loading process.
• Use of the trailer document holder.
• General knowledge of the methodology and terminology used in the industry to understand the types of products and their handling properties.
• Silo evacuation process
• Steps identified to reduce the loss of pellets, including pellet retention and disposal procedures.
• Un-Supervised off-site Rail Car off loading requirements and procedures.
• Contamination control procedures.
• Reloading and blow-back procedures to remove excess product.
• In the performance of their assigned job, each employee's focus will also be on the continuous improvement of the task involved and how to improve on the methods used or the flow of activities necessary to provide a Quality service to the customer.
• Adhere to, promote, and encourage compliance with all elements of the company's Responsible Care performance goals.
• Compliance with all DOT required mandates, including: Timely completion of drivers logs and vehicle records Hazardous Materials notification and training Federal Right to Know requirements Confined Space procedures

Requirements

Minimum requirements

• Minimum 21 years of age
• Valid Commercial Driver’s License (CDL) from state of residence
• 1 year recent over-the-road tractor/trailer verifiable experience with a regulated carrier
• No unexplained gaps in employment history over 30 days in the last three years
• No excessive number of jobs in the last three years
• Must successfully pass a minimum of a 6 month DOT Physical, pre-placement drug screen and a company required conditional offer of employment evaluation test “COEET”.
• Full review of Motor Vehicle Record, DAC and PSP
• No DUI / DWI, impaired driving or implied consent convictions within prior 6 years
• No more than 3 violations total within CSA’s Unsafe Driving and HOS Compliance BASICs within the prior 24 months
• No more than 2 Unsafe Driving convictions within the prior 18 months
• All 15+ mph over or Construction/Work Zone speeding violations within the past 3 years will be reviewed
• All reckless driving or careless driving convictions with the prior 3 years will be reviewed
• All felonies and other convictions that prohibit entry into Canada will be reviewed
• No more than 1 preventable accident/incident creating damage in the prior 24 months
• Sit down forklift experience in a warehouse environment preferred
• Experience loading and unloading trucks and trailers
• Must be able to pass an employment and criminal background check
• Ability to work in a fast-paced team environment
• Must be self-motivated and be able to perform duties in an independent manner with minimal supervision
• Detail oriented

Special Position requirements

Following additional training in the methodology used in the handling of a variety of resin products, each driver must perform all duties and responsibilities in a proficient manner acceptable to the instructor including but not limited to the proper loading, unloading and cleaning of the equipment [Self-loading Vacuum Pneumatic Trailer] before receiving a certificate of approval for dispatch.

Abilities required

These physical demands are representative of the physical requirements necessary for an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of the job. Reasonable accommodation can be made to enable people with disabilities to perform the described essential job functions.

While performing the responsibilities, the employee is regularly required to sit; use hands to finger, handle or feel; reach with hands and arms; climb and balance; stoop, kneel, crouch or crawl. The employee frequently is required to talk and hear. The employee is occasionally required to stand and walk. The employee must regularly lift and/or move (push or pull) up to 50 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distant vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and the ability to adjust focus.

Work Environment

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable people with disabilities to perform the described essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently exposed to moving mechanical parts and vibrations. The employee is frequently exposed to outside weather conditions. The noise level in the work environment is usually loud. (Hearing protection is required and provided).

Disclaimer

The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by people assigned to this classification. They are not to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills required of personnel so classified. All personnel may be required to perform duties outside of their normal responsibilities from time to time, as needed.