Local Driver - 2nd shift

Haggerty Logistics

Local Driver - 2nd shift

New Boston, MI
Full Time
Paid
  • Responsibilities

    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