As a professional driver, operate Class A vehicle in accordance with federal, state, and local regulations, Company policy and the applicable collective bargaining agreement for the purpose of transport and delivery of product to customers.
Job Responsibilities
PLEASE NOTE: This position has variable hours and requires Class A and HAZMAT endorsements.
Ensure that all necessary documents are valid and compliant (registration, HazMat transportation permit, insurance cards, commercial driver's license, etc.)
Safely operate all company owned, leased, and rented vehicles.
Operate assigned vehicles and equipment in a safe manner, adhering to all City, State, and Federal traffic laws and motor carrier regulations, as well as, observing all Company Safety rules and safety procedures.
Make all deliveries within the time parameters set by management, making certain that all merchandise delivered is accurate and in good condition.
Safely operate electric and gas (propane) forklifts, as well as electric and manual pallet jacks.
Fill orders in accordance to all information and instructions as provided on the bill of lading (pick ticket).
Check all filled orders to ensure order filling accuracy; check-in merchandise to verify orders have been filled correctly. Notify management or dispatch, prior to leaving dock, of any shorts or other issues as they may relate to an order.
Stock freight and replenish stock locations.
Unload truck after all deliveries have been made, putting customer returns/credits in designated return area. Tractor and trailer must be thoroughly cleaned before the shift ends. Return all appropriate paperwork to supervisor, and advise of any problems or discrepancies. Secure truck and equipment.
Breakdown, unwrap and sort pallets of product as needed.
Perform housekeeping functions as directed.
Maintain service records and schedule preventative maintenance on all equipment operated.
Be familiar with all delivery zones in order to assist in coverage of other routes during vacations or other periods of absence.
Pushing, pulling, and lifting of equipment and product is required.
Required Skills:
Proficient math skills in unit of measurement and multiplication, division, addition, subtraction
Physical ability to perform essential functions of the job with or without reasonable accommodation
Good communication and interpersonal skills to include ability to converse proficiently in English as required by regulations
Attentive to details; accurate and thorough
Ability to work independently, fast, and efficiently
Team player
Physical Requirements
Requirements are representative of those needed to successfully perform the essential functions of the job.
Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
Heavy work: requires ability to lift, twist and carry up to 65 pounds, manipulate (pushing, pulling) up to 160 pounds of product, and skids weighing up to 2,000 pounds utilizing pallet jack.
Physical activities required of this job include, but are not limited to: bending, carrying, climbing, crouching, feeling, finger movement, grasping, hearing, kneeling, lifting, pulling, pushing, rapid work speed, speaking, reaching, repetitive motions, seeing, sitting, standing, stooping, talking, twisting, walking, and walking on irregular surfaces.
Working Conditions
Activities include regularly working in outside weather conditions, exposure to extremes of temperature, visibility, wet and/or humid conditions and vibrations.
Noise level in work environment is typically loud. Dust, mechanical hazards, moving objects, operating vehicle, and shift work.
Veritiv is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. Individuals seeking employment are considered without regards to race, ethnicity, color, creed, religion, sex, sexual orientation, marital status, age, disability, gender identity or expression, genetic information, national origin, protected veteran status or any other classification protected by law. Additionally, Veritiv will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with Veritiv's legal duty to furnish information. If you would like more information about your EEO rights as an applicant, please click here: http://www.eeoc.gov/employers/upload/poster_screen_reader_optimized.pdf
Veritiv is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. EEO Policy US | EEO Policy Mexico This description does not attempt to define the job's essential functions as defined by applicable disabilities law.
