PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITY: Safely operate a company-provided Class A semi-truck on daily routes between Future Form Manufacturing’s Sparks, NV facilities and delivery destinations across Northern California, including the Sacramento area and the San Jose/South Bay area, with additional local delivery stops along the route. This position is primarily home-daily; however, rare overnight stays may be required due to extended drive times, weather conditions, or delays in product availability. Compensation is paid on an hourly basis.
TEAMWORK
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Help each other succeed
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Communicate clearly and directly, listen well
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Encourage team mates
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Blameless problem solving
HONESTY AND INTEGRITY
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Honor your commitments
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Do the right thing
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Consistent in your attitudes and actions
LEAN
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Improve processes
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Open to new ideas
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Share information, and teach
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Expose issues
NUMBERS FOCUSED
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Deliver results
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Analyze data for improvement
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Take ownership and accountability
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Work smarter, not harder
EXCELLENCE
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Exhibit passion in serving customers
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Contribute solutions
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Sense of urgency
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Be the best at what you do
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Seek knowledge
FUN
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Be positive
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Celebrate achievements
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Don’t take yourself too seriously
CHARACTERISTIC DUTIES:
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Operate a company-provided Class A semi-truck safely on daily routes between Sparks, NV and Northern California destinations, including the Sacramento area and the San Jose/South Bay area, plus all required local delivery stops
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Complete pre-trip and post-trip vehicle inspections in accordance with DOT regulations and company policy; report defects or maintenance needs promptly
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Maintain accurate Hours of Service (HOS) logs using Electronic Logging Device (ELD) in compliance with FMCSA regulations; manage drive time effectively given variable route lengths (Sacramento ~136 mi one way; San Jose ~255 mi one way)
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Verify load accuracy, inspect cargo for damage, and ensure proper securement before departure; complete and submit all required delivery documentation
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Adhere to all applicable federal, state (NV and CA), and local traffic laws, weight limits, and transportation regulations at all times
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Communicate proactively with dispatcher and operations team regarding route status, delays, or issues; demonstrate professionalism when interacting with customers and delivery contacts at all destinations
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Keep assigned vehicle clean, fueled, and ready for service; report any accidents, incidents, or near-misses immediately per company policy
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Be available for rare overnight stays when necessitated by extended drive time, adverse weather conditions, or delays in product availability; advance notice will be provided when possible
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Participate actively and positively in Lean activities; assist other team members as required
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Willing to work overtime when needed
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All other duties as assigned
REPORTS TO: Director of Supply Chain
WORKS WITH: Future Form Team Members Customers, Vendors/Supplies
SAFETY REQUIREMENTS OF POSITION:
Follow all OSHA safety regulations and those set by Future Form Manufacturing
REQUIREMENTS OF POSITION:
Essential
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Valid Class A Commercial Driver’s License (CDL-A) – required
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Valid DOT Medical Examiner’s Certificate (current Medical Card)
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Minimum 2 years of verifiable Class A driving experience; clean MVR with no major violations in the past 3 years
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Thorough knowledge of and compliance with FMCSA Hours of Service (HOS) regulations and ELD requirements; ability to manage drive time on extended routes (up to ~255 miles one way to San Jose)
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Ability to perform thorough pre-trip and post-trip vehicle inspections
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Must pass pre-employment and random DOT drug and alcohol testing per company and federal policy
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Strong time management and communication skills; ability to work independently, adapt to variable daily route assignments, and respond to occasional schedule changes including rare overnight stays
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Must be at least 25 years of age
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Familiarity with the Sparks, NV to Sacramento and San Jose/South Bay corridor and surrounding areas
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Experience in a manufacturing, industrial, or dedicated freight environment
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Hazmat endorsement
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Experience with flatbed, step-deck, or specialty freight relevant to sheet metal products
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Forklift certification or experience assisting with loading/unloading
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High school diploma or equivalent
PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS OF POSITION:
Sit 70%, Stand 10%, Walk 5%, Bend 5%, Lift 5%, Climb 3%, Push/Pull 2%.
Maximum (minutes): Sit 336, Stand 48, Walk 24, Bend 24, Lift 24, Climb 14, Push/Pull 10.
Must be able to lift up to 50 pounds on a regular basis. Must have normal vision (with or without corrective lenses) and hearing (with or without corrective hearing aids). Must be able to enter and exit a Class A semi-truck cab safely.
Working Environment: Primarily in-cab driving environment with regular outdoor exposure during loading, unloading, and inspections. Subject to varying weather and traffic conditions across the Sparks, NV to Sacramento and San Jose/South Bay corridor. Route length and destination vary by day. Position is primarily home-daily; rare overnight stays may occur due to drive time, weather, or product delays.
This position will require drug testing per company policy.
