Driver

Job Description

Job Description

Atlantic Plywood is looking for a full-time Truck Driver to join our team!

We are looking for skilled Class B CDL Drivers to help meet the needs of customers by delivering and picking up products in a timely, safe, and courteous manner.

We seek highly motivated and experienced drivers with a background in delivering construction and or industrial products and providing customer satisfaction.

Recent trucking school graduates are strongly encouraged to apply!

Responsibilities include, but are not limited to :

• Maintain driver logs and complete pre-trip inspections
• Follow all corporate operational procedures and QC Standards
• Adhere to all safety requirements, including Federal Motor Carrier Safety Regulations
• Maintain the service and appearance of all company vehicles
• Follow delivery / pickup instructions from Warehouse Manager and / or Sales Manager
• Perform any other duties as assigned by the Warehouse Manager and / or Sales Manager

Job Requirements :

• Authorization to work in the US
• High school diploma / GED
• Valid Commercial Class B Driver’s License and clean driving record
• Current Medical Card
• Good understanding of safety procedures and use of personal protection equipment (PPE)
• Good organizational and time management skills
• Must be able to work unsupervised as well as in a team
• Must be able to start early, work late occasionally as needed
• Must have a pre-employment physical, drug test, MVR, and background check upon hire

Regulatory Compliance :

• Knowledge of GVWR’s, state / federal regulations regarding height / weight maximums, & winch operations
• OSHA familiarity / training
• Acceptable DOT Drug Test History
• Drivers will be subject to DOT-regulated random drug and alcohol testing

Preferred Qualifications :

• Previous CDL Driving experience
• Previous warehouse experience
• Flatbed and / or tractor-trailer experience
• Experience hauling lumber or other building materials

Physical Demands and Work Environment :

• Frequent holding and grasping with the hands when loading and unloading equipment and while securing your load
• Frequent use of foot / feet
• Frequent lifting of 50 lbs.; occasional lifting up to 90 lbs.
• Frequent pushing and pulling of truck side-curtain walls
• Frequent use of winch & ratchet strap tie-downs for load securement
• Exposure to bright lights, extreme temperatures, loud noise, dust, gas, and / or fumes

Job Benefits :

• Morning Shift
• Local Routes w / Occasional Overnight Deliveries
• Weekends off
• 10+ Paid Holidays
• Accruable PTO
• 401(k) Program
• Company Paid Life Insurance
• Short- and Long-Term Disability Insurance
• Health, Dental, Vision, and Flexible Spending Insurance Plans
• A positive work environment with all team players
• Bonus incentives for employee referrals
• A stake in your company with our Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP)

About Us :

Since our inception in 1974, Atlantic Plywood Corporation has prided itself on delivering the highest quality and best value to our customers.

This philosophy has helped us grow into a regional industry leader, distributing a wide range of quality hardwood plywood and panel products and solutions throughout the Eastern United States.

As our many satisfied customers have come to know, Atlantic Plywood offers not only products and services you can depend on but also a convenient, cost-effective partnership that helps our customers’ business grow.