What are the responsibilities and job description for the Driver position at Brenntag?
Your Role & Responsibilities
Education and Experience:
We look forward receiving your application.
Brenntag provides equal employment opportunities to qualified applicants and employees without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status, disability or any other status protected by applicable federal, state or local law.
If you are a qualified individual with a disability or a disabled veteran, you may request a reasonable accommodation if you are unable or limited in your ability to access job openings or apply for a job on this site as a result of your disability. You can request reasonable accommodations by contacting Human Resources at accommodations@brenntag.com (phone, tty, fax, email, etc.).
Brenntag North America, Inc. and its subsidiaries use E-Verify, a government-run, web-based system that allows employers to confirm the eligibility of their employees to work in the United States. For more information, please go to https://www.e-verify.gov/employees or view the poster at https://e-verify.uscis.gov/web/media/resourcesContents/E-Verify_Participation_Poster.pdf.
- 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.
- Other responsibilities as assigned.
- This job has no supervisory responsibilities.
Education and Experience:
- High school diploma or general education degree (GED), or one-year related experience and/or training, or equivalent combination of education and experience.
- Ability to read, write and speak the English language.
- Possess at least one-year experience working with chemicals.
- Must possess the required training in Tanker Endorsement and Bulk Training.
- Must possess a Class "A" CDL with Hazmat Endorsement.
- Must possess a current medical card.
- Must have a clean driving record.
- Ability to operate a tractor, trailer and forklift safely and efficiently. Forklift certification required.
- Ability to add, subtract, multiply and divide in all units of measure.
- Ability to read, comprehend and carry out detailed and simple instructions and write simple correspondence.
- Must meet PFT requirements to wear a respirator. Cannot have any facial hair that may interfere with a respirator.
- We aim to create an environment where the best people want to work, where they can turn their passion into their job and realize their full potential.
- Individual development, on-the-job training, and development programs designed to help our employees grow in their careers.
- Paid parental leave
- Education assistance program
- Employee assistance program
- Various healthcare plan options as well as 401(k)
We look forward receiving your application.
Brenntag provides equal employment opportunities to qualified applicants and employees without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status, disability or any other status protected by applicable federal, state or local law.
If you are a qualified individual with a disability or a disabled veteran, you may request a reasonable accommodation if you are unable or limited in your ability to access job openings or apply for a job on this site as a result of your disability. You can request reasonable accommodations by contacting Human Resources at accommodations@brenntag.com (phone, tty, fax, email, etc.).
Brenntag North America, Inc. and its subsidiaries use E-Verify, a government-run, web-based system that allows employers to confirm the eligibility of their employees to work in the United States. For more information, please go to https://www.e-verify.gov/employees or view the poster at https://e-verify.uscis.gov/web/media/resourcesContents/E-Verify_Participation_Poster.pdf.
- Willingness to work overtime or weekends as needed.
- Willingness to assist in production when needed and be able to lift 50LBS. repeatedly.