Driver/ Shipper

Position Type:

This is a full-time position, paid hourly. Work hours are Monday-Friday, 8 AM to 5 PM. Some overtime hours are required depending on traffic and customer requirements.

Work Location:

The nature of this position requires work on site at our Los Alamitos, CA location.

Job Description:

The reports to the and is responsible for safely operating our company vehicle to perform local pick-ups and deliveries of our products to our customers in a safe, courteous, and timely manner. This position requires someone who can drive a company vehicle multiple miles throughout our customer delivery area. Deliveries and pick-ups are generally done within the business day, but one day per week will require an extended workday driving. Driver responsibilities include arranging regular cleaning and maintenance services for the vehicle and planning each route based on road and traffic conditions. Ultimately, you will help us increase customer satisfaction, making sure our client’s units are delivered on time and undamaged, communicate any concerns with management and build strong relationships with our vendors and customers.

Additional responsibilities include accurately and efficiently protecting, packing, and shipping all articles, materials, and parts outbound from the facility. This includes aircraft parts and components to be installed after maintenance, component parts for repair, inter-company transfers, and vendor returns. Shippers are responsible for identifying, packing, and shipping Dangerous Goods and Hazardous Materials, creating international shipping documents, and producing and maintaining documents that satisfy all DOT, FAA, ICAO, and IATA regulations. Maintaining data in our company's ERP software (Quantum Control) is essential for success. Training is provided to meet all regulatory requirements.

To be considered for this role, you should have a valid driver’s license and a clean driving record with no traffic violations. Note that you don’t need to have a car; we provide drivers with our own vehicles.

Duties/tasks include, but not limited to:

• No CDL required but must have a valid state driver’s license
• Must have good driving record with no "at fault accidents”
• Daily local driving
• Willing to drive long distance (out of state), in excess of 250 on occasion
• Performs all deliveries and pick ups while following all vehicle state laws and driving in a safe manner.
• Able to assist with loading and unloading materials onto company vehicle
• Ensures all delivery/shipping paperwork is completed and accurate.
• Relays all customer concerns to management and helps resolve concerns while out in the field.
• Demonstrated customer service skills
• Comfortable with transporting Hazmat equipment
• Identify and pack Dangerous Goods and Hazardous Materials such as compressed gases, fire extinguishers, oxidizers, and explosives.
• Package and prepare goods for shipment using foam-in-place machine and traditional packing methods.
• Map out driving routes ahead of time to determine the most expedient trip
• Adjust the route to avoid heavy traffic or road constructions, as needed
• Upkeep of company vehicle; including cleaning and maintenance if necessary and performs daily and monthly inspections on the delivery vehicle. Services with gas and other fluids as needed.
• Schedule regular car service appointments and report any issues.
• Perform additional duties as assigned in the shop when not driving - may be in production, inventory, preventative maintenance or shipping & receiving as needed.
• Package and prepare goods for shipment using foam-in-place machine and traditional packing method
• Prepare customs documents for transportation to international destinations by ground and air
• Identify, pack, and ship Dangerous Goods and Hazardous Materials such as compressed gases, fire extinguishers, oxidizers, and explosives
• Accurately enter data and prepare documentation using UPS, Fed-Ex, and DHL software
• Audit shipping documents such as Packing Slips, Commercial Invoices, and certifications for accuracy, completeness, and validity
• Ensure all material and part certification data is included in the shipment, complete, and protected from loss or damage
• Prepare Bill of Lading for Less than Truckload (LTL), full truckload, and air freight shipments
• Maintain compliance with federal laws and international regulations by properly creating, maintaining, and storing shipping records for all Hazardous Materials, Dangerous Goods, and international shipments
• Accurately analyze data in the Quantum Control software system and enter data as needed
• Proactively follow up with delayed shipments, missed pickups, and customer requests
• Provide accurate freight quotes for the customer service and sales teams
• Ensure all inventory, parts, and articles are placed in the proper location and that the location data in Quantum is accurate while in the shipping area
• Participate with process improvements, training, and SOP development, when requested
• Effectively update and maintain shipment data in the software
• Communicate with customers and vendors regarding receiving status, deficiencies, and/or corrections, when required
• Organize, maintain, and/or dispose of product packaging and containers in accordance with company procedures
• Other duties as assigned

Goals and objectives:

at CGS are responsible for ensuring the safe and efficient movement of aircraft emergency equipment throughout the world. We are the ones that pack and ship hazardous materials that fly with pilots and passengers onboard. Our job is to rely on the regulations, get the right answer from the data, and solve problems so our customers don’t have to. We train rigorously and often take our responsibility seriously, and document, document, document.

Most importantly, what we see last is what the customer sees first. We make aircraft fly by performing the last step of the process to ensure required aircraft components reach their destination on time, undamaged, with the right paperwork. Our job isn’t done until the customer receives the part, installs it in the aircraft, and the aircraft takes off.

This role is important because we directly affect aviation safety. If our parts arrive damaged, contaminated, or defective, we put lives at risk. If shipments are delayed due to customs or documentation issues we stop the transportation of critical emergency patents, donated organs, government officials, and various other people and things that the world relies on.

Success is defined by shipping and/ or delivering all parts, materials, and articles the same day or as required for critical orders. We will never lose a customer’s part or accidentally ship something to the wrong place. All parts that come to the shipping area will be properly labeled, packaged, and organized. Customer service team members, customers, and inspectors will never need to question the data in our system. We will never miss a shipment because we didn’t have the boxes, packing, or supplies we needed.

We know we did a great job when customers don’t have to call for tracking numbers or shipping updates. No boxes get returned nor damaged in transit. We know about shipment delays before our customers do and we communicate any issues before they expect delivery. All our local pick-ups and deliveries are completed in a safe, courteous, and timely manner. We maintain our company’s history of zero violations from the DOT and FAA.

Skills Required:

• The ability to read, write and comprehend the English language fluently
• Valid state driver's license
• A clean driving record
• High school diploma or GED preferred.
• Familiarity with GPS devices
• Physically able to lift 75 pounds
• Standing, walking, sitting, pushing, bending, pulling required; squatting may be necessary.
• Ability to operate a vehicle for 8 hours
• Great customer attitude and attentiveness
• Initiative to organize and complete projects in individual and group setting – a self-starter.
• Mastery of digital tools and office equipment
• Exceptional communication skills and punctuality
• Great time management skills and organizational skills

Regulatory Information:

FAA – 14CFR Part 120:

Safety Sensitive Employee (Drug Program): No

FAA Roster: No

DOT - 49CFR 172.704:

Hazmat Employee: No

Must pass background check and MVR check

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $18.00 - $22.00 per hour

Benefits:

• Dental insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Health insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Monday to Friday

Trucking driver type:

• Company driver

Trucking route:

• Local

Experience:

• Shipping: 1 year (Preferred)
• Route driving: 1 year (Preferred)

Language:

• English (Required)

Ability to Relocate:

• Los Alamitos, CA 90720: Relocate before starting work (Required)

Work Location: In person