Job Description

Position Description:

CDL -Class A, truck driver

The driver position exists to facilitate the customer through loading, delivering and unloading of freight in a timely fashion. The person filling this position is to have safety as a high priority.

Equipment but not limited to:

Over the Road Equipment such as: CDL- Straight Trucks, Tractors Such as over-the -road single and double axel tractors or the equivalent. Trailers: pulling Trailers of all types of length up to and including 53 Foot (e.g. dry trailers, refrigerated trailers, tankers and flat beds). Will need to be able to operate power industrial equipment such as: fork trucks, rider pallet jacks, walkie stackers. Will need to operate Kalma-Ottawa yard truck

DUTIES:

• Operate a commercial motor vehicle safely & professionally

• Accommodate and facilitate customers logistics needs

• Conduct safety checks of vehicle & load securement prior to and during shipment

• Load & unload freight using power industrial equipment. 

• Deliver freight in a timely fashion meeting safety and quality requirements

• Inspect vehicle daily with pre-trip and post trip inspection.

• Secure each portion of load following standard protocols.

• Clean the inside of the truck and trailers daily

• Turn in all paperwork immediately and upon request

• Keep an accurate up to date log record of on duty and off duty status

• Obtain a legible signature for each load at drop off delivered or scan shipment to the delivery point and a record of delivery. Must comply with all D.O.T., Federal, State and Company regulations.

• Completes and maintains compliance with all required company and regulatory training meeting timing expectations

• Immediately report all accidents and injuries into the proper authorities and company management

Position Qualifications:

Education Minimum Requirement:

•  High School Diploma or equivalent

Required Experience and Skills:

 Core skills in the following programs:

• Valid Class A – CDL driver’s license. All endorsements required, (H)Hazardous materials, (N)tanker, (T)doubles /triples, (X) Tanker and Hazardous Materials

• Class A- CDL Over the Road Driving experience. Five (5) year minimum

• Operation of all Trucking equipment offered by the Company

ADDITIONAL JOB FEATURES:

• Follows all company and regulatory requirements for reporting all accidents and safety incidents immediately to Manager and other defined regulatory/insurer organizations

• Attend all required driver safety and other required department and company meetings

• Report potential problems with loads- (loose products, improper banding, over -width, overweight, etc.)

• Required to Fuel up vehicles and maintain inventory of trailer yard and/or other equipment/supplies

• Perform requested moves supporting site operations

• Complete Teamster Standard Operating procedure training

• Daily interaction with shippers and receivers

• Daily interaction with motoring public

Physical demands

• Strapping loads

• Securing loads

• Lifting, push/pull up to 50 LBS frequently

• Working in all types of weather conditions

NOTICE FOR INTERNAL APPLICANTS

In accordance with Managers' Policy - Job Posting and Employee Placement, all employees subject to this policy are required to have a minimum of twelve (12) months of service in current position prior to applying for open positions.

If you have been offered a separation benefits package, but have not yet reached your separation date and are offered a position within the salary and geographical parameters as set forth in the Summary Plan Description (SPD) of your separation package, then you are no longer eligible for your separation benefits package. To discuss in more detail, please contact your HRBP or Talent Acquisition Advisor.

Employees working in roles that the Company determines require routine collaboration with external stakeholders, such as customer-facing commercial, or research-based roles, will be expected to comply not only with Company policy but also with policies established by such external stakeholders (for example, a requirement to be vaccinated against COVID-19 in order to access a facility or meet with stakeholders). Please understand that, as permitted by applicable law, if you have not been vaccinated against COVID-19 and an essential function of your job is to call on external stakeholders who require vaccination to enter their premises or engage in face-to-face meetings, then your employment may pose an undue burden to business operations, in which case you may not be offered employment, or your employment could be terminated. Please also note that, where permitted by applicable law, the Company reserves the right to require COVID-19 vaccinations for positions, such as in Global Employee Health, where the Company determines in its discretion that the nature of the role presents an increased risk of disease transmission.

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Employee Status:

Relocation:

VISA Sponsorship:

Travel Requirements:

Flexible Work Arrangements:

Shift:

Valid Driving License:

Hazardous Material(s):