What are the responsibilities and job description for the Driver position at Brenntag?
Your Role & Responsibilities
- Deliver packaged dry or liquid materials LTL or TL to customers on Brenntag vehicles. Use air diaphragm pump as necessary on delivery.
- Possibility of 1-2 overnights per week.
- Position trailer in loading area and chock wheels to ensure safe loading and unloading.
- Ensure internal and external valves are closed prior to loading and unloading.
- Will-call product from vendors destined for Brenntag warehouse or for direct delivery to customers.
- Prior to leaving Brenntag, ensure that the product(s) loaded onto the truck match the delivery paperwork.
- Review bills of lading at point of delivery to ensure that the correct product is delivered and that all special delivery instructions are followed.
- Comply with all DOT packaging, labeling, marking, loading and safety procedures.
- Follow all operating procedures and work instructions.
- Perform the required DOT pre-inspection of the dispatched vehicle daily and report items requiring repairs to the dispatcher.
- Secure every load in accordance with company policy and DOT regulations.
- Ensure the correct placards are affixed in accordance with 49 CFR.
- Monitor load for leaks during transportation. In the event of a leak or release of product, follow Brenntag Pacific’s emergency response procedure.
- Adhere to all facility safety policies and procedures when on customer or vendor property.
- Stay with the truck at all times while loading or unloading.
- Accurately complete, deliver and/or obtain necessary documentation including signatures, bills of lading, C of A’s and C of C’s as applicable.
- Maintain a Driver's Daily Logbook (Samsara) per DOT, using 7 days 60 hours rule.
- Remain in communication with supervisor and/or dispatcher using radio, Samsara or telephone to receive delivery instructions.
- Maintain truck in a clean, orderly and safe manner.
- Maintain good housekeeping practices throughout the facility.
- Represent Brenntag Pacific in a professional manner.
- Attend all required training when scheduled unless absent from work.
- Observe, follow and enforce all Brenntag Policies and Procedures.