Truck Driver - CDL A Required

Job Details

Job Location

NC - High Point (1) - High Point, NC

Position Type

Full Time

Travel Percentage

More than 50%

Job Shift

First Shift

Truck Driver - CDL A Required

Responsible for safely and efficiently operate a tractor-trailer or bobtail truck to deliver sheets or

finished products to customers and in accordance with state laws.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

Frequent sitting for extended periods of time.

Load / unload or assist in loading / unloading finished product in or from trailer.

Inspect load in trailer to ensure it is properly loaded and it is the correct load before leaving.

Verify count while truck is being unloaded, as allowed by customers.

Transport load by required route to proper destination while observing all traffic laws and safety

regulations.

Obtain shipping bill of lading and necessary signatures and return completed paperwork to

shipping office.

Complete necessary reports in an accurate and timely manner, including but not limited to :

Production Data, Truck Service Data, Safety Data, Quality Data.

Complete daily timecard, driver logs, and all other work reports accurately and in a timely

manner.

Perform daily services such as - checking the oil level, water level, fuel, air in tires, and clean

vehicle as needed.

Report any maintenance items to supervision immediately. Be proactive in the maintenance of

the truck and trailers.

Comply with all company policies and procedures, including safety and maintaining good

housekeeping.

Additional duties may be assigned by management.

EDUCATION and / or EXPERIENCE

High school diploma or GED.

Pass substance abuse screening according to company policy.

High degree of attention and considerable dexterity in the control of a tractor-trailer and in the

prevention of damage to materials and equipment.

Candidates are PREFERRED who offer the following :

Experience in the corrugated industry.

Experience as a licensed driver in the metropolitan area.

Experience as a forklift operator.

LANGUAGE SKILLS

Able to read and follow instructions on factory masters.

MATHEMATICAL SKILLS

Able to read a tape measure with speed and accuracy. Able to calculate figures and amounts

such as percentages, measurement, volume and rate. Able to apply concepts of high school

math.

REASONING ABILITY

Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out instructions furnished in written, oral,

or graphic form. Ability to deal with problems involving one or more concrete variables in

standardized situations.

TECHNICAL SKILLS

The individual must have a working knowledge of the following :

Equipment design and capabilities that can be translated into efficient operation.

Product layouts and production specifications

Product quality specifications

Quality standards

CERTIFICATES, LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS

May be required to maintain a current Lift Truck Operator License.

Have a valid state Commercial Drivers' License and meet Department of Transportation physical

and medical requirements.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an

employee to successfully perform the functions of this job.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to stand, walk, and

talk or hear. The employee frequently is required to use hands to finger, handle, or feel; reach

with hands and arms; and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl. The employee is occasionally required

to sit. The employee must regularly lift and / or move up to 50 pounds and occasionally lift and / or

move up to 100 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision,

distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus.

WORK ENVIRONMENT

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee

encounters while performing the functions of this job.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly exposed to moving mechanical

parts. The employee is frequently exposed to wet and / or humid conditions. The employee is

occasionally exposed to high, precarious places; fumes or airborne particles; and vibration. The

noise level in the work environment is usually loud.

On the road the employee may encounter traffic and other hazardous driving conditions.

Qualifications

EDUCATION and / or EXPERIENCE

High school diploma or GED.

Pass substance abuse screening according to company policy.

High degree of attention and considerable dexterity in the control of a tractor-trailer and in the

prevention of damage to materials and equipment.

Candidates are PREFERRED who offer the following :

Experience in the corrugated industry.

Experience as a licensed driver in the metropolitan area.

Experience as a forklift operator.