Overview
Join our dynamic team as a Class A Driver / Warehouse Associate and become a vital part of our logistics operations! This energetic role combines professional driving with warehouse responsibilities, offering an exciting opportunity to showcase your expertise in commercial truck driving and cargo handling. You’ll be responsible for safely transporting freight across various routes while also managing loading and unloading tasks at our distribution center. If you thrive in a fast-paced environment and are passionate about delivering excellence, this position is perfect for you! We prioritize safety, efficiency, and customer satisfaction in everything we do.
Duties
- Safely operate tractor-trailers equipped with refrigerated trailers, flatbeds, or tankers, adhering strictly to FMCSA (Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration) and DOT (Department of Transportation) regulations.
- Navigate using GPS systems to ensure timely and efficient route driving, including OTR routes and local deliveries.
- Transport freight safely across long distances, ensuring compliance with hazardous materials regulations when handling dangerous goods or hazardous substances.
- Load and unload cargo using manual handling techniques or truck loading equipment, ensuring proper securing of freight to prevent damage during transit.
- Deliver freight accurately to designated locations, verifying delivery details and obtaining signatures as proof of receipt.
- Maintain detailed logs of driving hours, vehicle inspections, cargo manifests, and delivery records in accordance with FMCSA regulations.
- Conduct routine vehicle inspections before and after trips to identify maintenance needs or safety issues.
Skills
- Proven experience in commercial truck driving, including tractor-trailer operation with manual transmission capabilities.
- Familiarity with refrigerated trailers, flatbed trucks, tankers, and transportation of hazardous materials or dangerous goods.
- Strong knowledge of FMCSA regulations, DOT rules, hazardous materials regulations, and safety protocols for truck driving and cargo handling.
- Skilled in route planning using GPS navigation systems for efficient delivery schedules across local and OTR routes.
- Ability to load and unload freight safely while adhering to logistics cargo handling standards.
- Experience with delivery driving in various environments, demonstrating excellent time management and route optimization skills.
- Physical ability to perform manual handling tasks required for truck loading/unloading and warehouse duties; capable of lifting heavy items safely.
Pay: $22.00 per hour
Benefits:
- Dental insurance
- Health insurance
- Life insurance
Work Location: In person
