Drive truck to various destinations as required, following commercial driving and D.O.T. regulations
· Maintain truck log according to state and federal D.O.T. regulations
· Maintain telephone and radio contact to receive delivery instructions
· Load and unload trucks at destination sites
· Responsible for proper maintenance and upkeep of the vehicles and related equipment per D.O.T. regulations
· Inspect truck regularly for safety and working order assessment per D.O.T. regulations
· Know and understand weight capacity of truck weight hauling
· Communicate effectively with vendors, customers, suppliers and all associates promoting teamwork and efficiency of operations
- Comply with all State and Federal regulations regarding the operation of a commercial vehicle
- Perform daily vehicle inspection as designated by government guidelines
- Comply with Federal Hours of Service guidelines
- Meet dedicated run schedules
- Safe work and driving record
- Operate Hi-Lo truck safely and efficiently and in accordance with MIOSHA and company standards
- Unload and stack material onto or off of pallets, skids, or truck by raising and lowering lifting device
- Inventory and weigh materials or products and record weight on tags, labels or production schedules
- Loads or unloads materials onto or off of pallets, skids or trucks by raising and lowering lifting device
- Lubricates Hi-Lo, recharges batteries, fills fuel tank or replaces liquefied gas tank
- Performs all duties and operates machinery and equipment according to MIOSHA standards and company procedures using required safety equipment (gloves, sleeves, earplugs, etc.)
- Know understand and follow all forklift safety rules, including weight capacity of the forklift.
- Keep the storage and work areas neat and organized
- Enforces (FIFO) first in first out on material consumption
- Ensures correct tagging is on all containers prior to moving
- Help in departmental operation wherever necessary
- Participates in continuous improvement activities
- Punctual and regular attendance is required
- Assumes other duties as directed by supervisor
Required Skills
Required Skills:
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
· Valid Michigan CDL (with Class A & B endorsements)
· Must be able to lift 40 lbs
· Must be able to pass random drug screening as required under DOT guidelines
· Two or less moving violations on Motor Vehicle Record within last three years
Required Experience