JOB DESCRIPTION
Eastern Metal Supply, Inc.
Non-CDL Straight Truck Driver
FLSA Status: Hourly/Non-Exempt
Reports To: Shipping Manager
Department: Shipping
Why Work with Eastern Metal Supply

• Your effort will help build America! Eastern Metal Supply is one of the largest distributors of custom and standard aluminum extrusions; you will be supplying what is needed for shutters, fences, highway signage and safety materials, marine parts, handrails, doors and windows
• Your safety and mental well-being matter to us - experience a positive, active, fast-moving day with supportive co-workers and managers
• Paid time off and holidays
• We promote from within
• Save for the future - participate in our 401(k) with company matching
• Reasonably-priced, high-quality health insurance, dental insurance, and vision insurance
• Complimentary life insurance and long-term disability insurance

Purpose of Position
Under general supervision, operate company trucks to deliver our products to customers.
Duties and Responsibilities
The following duties are typical of those performed by employees in this job title; however, employees may perform other related duties, and not all duties listed are necessarily performed by each employee in the job title:

• Operate 26-foot straight trucks on public roads to transport, load and unload material to EMS customers
• Operate vehicle in compliance with all local, state, federal and company rules and in accordance with generally accepted practices of safe driving
• Safely load and unload cargo as required
• Maintain ELD logbook in accordance with DOT regulations
• Inspect vehicle and required equipment to determine safe operating conditions prior to departure
• Review shipping papers for nature of load and special handling requirements if any
• Check load to determine if it's properly secured and safe
• Backup truck to loading platform; turn narrow corners; negotiate narrow passageways; keep truck under control particularly on wet or icy highways
• Wear safety equipment when handling material
• Safely load and unload cargo as required
• Maintain the truck in a clean and safe manner
• Keep tarp clean, neat, folded, and secured on trailer
• Other duties may be assigned to meet business needs

Qualifications

• Be able to obtain a DOT Medical Card
• No more than one major traffic violation within the past 5 years
• Lift and carry heavy material up to 50 lbs.; climb on and off a flatbed trailer
• Perform basic math
• Read a tape measure

We are an equal opportunity employer, dedicated to fostering a diverse and inclusive workplace where everyone is valued and has equal access to opportunities.
WE ARE A DRUG FREE WORKPLACE AND AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER