Driver - Shipping and Receiving

JOB SUMMARY

The Driver is responsible for driving the company Class C truck or company van to deliver or pick up materials or packages from specified destinations. The driver may also be responsible for packaging and receiving parts internally.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Verifies the load against shipping papers and quantities.
• Sets priorities relating to deliveries or pickups and uses sound judgement with little or no daily supervision.
• Loads materials or packages into truck or van in appropriate delivery order.
• Assists shipping and receiving department in preparing shipments for delivery as needed.
• Completes necessary job-related paperwork to include shipping documents, tags, etc.
• Maintains truck log according to state and federal regulations.
• Drives truck or van in accordance with Illinois' state rules of the road motor vehicle regulations and guidelines to and from specified destination.
• Daily inspects truck or van equipment and supplies such as tires, lights, brakes, gas, oil, and water as needed.
• Additional responsibilities as assigned.

REQUIRED SKILLS / ATTRIBUTES

• Excellent driver's motor vehicle record with no operating violations relating to a Class C small truck or van license.
• Ability to recognize and interpret documents that relate to job duties, as well as safety rules, signs and procedures.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills to effectively interact with all levels within the company,
• as well as customers on pickups or deliveries.
• Perform basic math calculations as needed.
• Ability to comprehend and follow oral and written instructions.
• Ability to successfully follow the rules of the road in a safe and non-reckless manner.

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE

• High school diploma or GED equivalent.
• 2-3 years of relevant experience.
• Forklift certification or experience preferred
• Class C license required.

PHYSICAL JOB REQUIREMENTS

• Regularly required to sit, stand, and walk the duration of 8–10-hour shift daily.
• Frequently required to reach, climb, bend or balance.
• Occasionally required to stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl.
• Regularly required to move skids or other items that weigh over 50 lbs. with the assistance of the pallet truck.
• Specific vision abilities as required in obtaining a Class C license.