Truck Driver-Class A Ware

GENERAL DESCRIPTION OF POSITION

This role involves a combination of warehouse operations and transportation duties. Key responsibilities include pulling and packing orders, preparing pallets for shipment, and completing all necessary documentation related to these processes. Utilize the electronic production system to facilitate picking/packing. The position also includes general warehouse tasks such as cleaning and maintaining storage areas, depending on workload and operational needs.

A primary function of this role is the transportation of materials between customer sites and internal locations, which requires a valid CDL Class A license.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Unloads trucks and trailers containing merchandise from manufacturers and loads materials to be shipped to customers from load schedules provided by transportation personnel.


• Verifies accuracy of freight received into the warehouse against the purchase order. Completes material shortage forms when packing lists from manufacturers do not match materials received.


• Inspects the material received to ensure that there is no transportation damage; receives returned materials and inspects for damage.


• Stocks storage shelves, bins, and designated yard and warehouse areas with materials received.


• Assembles orders to be shipped to customers with the use of picking lists.


• Operates a commercial motor vehicle on a prescribed route to perform the pickup and delivery of merchandise to AECI customers, and assists with the unloading of the merchandise.


• Picks up transformer units for repair as directed.


• Abides by all state and federal D.O.T. and local regulations.


• Informs supervisor on matters related to customer needs and other information that is needed to improve customer relations.


• Maintains accurate records and log books and maintains a professional manner and conducts business in a manner that is conducive to the cooperative.


• The ability to handle stress and work well with others are essential functions of this position.


• Performs any other related duties as required or assigned.


• Maintain awareness of and compliance with applicable laws and regulations from various regulatory entities, internal policies, procedures, and directives. Ensure ongoing monitoring and timely incorporation of any changes to maintain adherence to compliance standards.


• Due to our obligation to provide continuous, reliable electric service to our customers, the ability to maintain regular and punctual attendance and the ability to work outside your regularly scheduled office hours when necessary is an essential function of the job.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

High school or GED, plus 12 to 18 months related experience and/or training. Or equivalent combination of education and experience.

REQUIRED CERTIFICATES, LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS

Must be D.O. T. certified or be able to qualify for certification.

Must possess a valid Class A CDL.

Forklift Certified.

ENVIRONMENTAL CONDITIONS

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

While performing the functions of this job, the employee is regularly exposed to outdoor weather conditions; The noise level in the work environment is usually loud.

PHYSICAL ACTIVITIES

The following physical activities described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.  Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions and expectations.

Highly repetitive, highly physical. Highly repetitive type work which requires the concentrated and non-diversified physical demands of the employee.

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

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

Must possess a Group A commercial driver’s license.  Safe driving record required.

Must be able to work extra hours when necessary and report to work whenever needed during non-working periods. Must be knowledgeable in all state and federal D.O.T. regulations that pertain to the operation of commercial motor vehicles. Must have a working knowledge of catalog numbers and transformer final assembly numbers.Must be familiar with OSHA regulations as it relates to warehousing. Must be familiar with freight manifest and other shipping documents.

This position is designated as safety‑sensitive based on the duties performed. Employees in safety‑sensitive positions must comply with the Cooperative’s fitness‑for‑duty requirements and all applicable federal and state regulations governing workplace substance use and safety.