Shuttle Driver 1st Shift

SUMMARY: This position will be responsible for safely and efficiently operating a tractor-trailer and/or bobtail truck in accordance with state laws

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Maintain the dock area making sure it is clean with sweeping and blowing them out.
• During downtime, assist shipping department in sweeping out trailers.
• Inspect load in trailer to ensure it is properly loaded and it is the correct load before leaving.
• Verify count while truck is being unloaded, per procedures.
• Transport load by required route to proper destination while observing all traffic laws and safety regulations.
• Obtain shipping bill of lading and necessary signatures and return completed paperwork to shipping office as required.
• Complete daily timecard, driver logs, and all other work reports accurately and in a timely manner.
• Report any maintenance items to supervision immediately. Be proactive in the maintenance of the truck and trailers.  Any issues with equipment in off hours should be reporting to supervisor and garage mechanics and call made to Lift One Service at 336-294-4177.
• If Switcher is not available, must use available tractor truck to perform all responsibilities of position.
• Switcher must be relieved by oncoming shift Switcher or instructed by the shipping supervisor before they leave work.
• Switcher is responsible for handling instructions from shipping supervisor.
• Frequent sitting for extended periods of time.
• Comply with all company policies and procedures, including safety and maintaining good housekeeping.
• Duties may be expanded upon, and additional duties may be assigned.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

• Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
• While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to stand, walk, sit, climb and use hands to handle or feel.
• The employee frequently is required to talk or hear.
• The employee is occasionally required to reach with hands and arms.
• The employee must regularly lift and/or move up to 50 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move up to 100 pounds.
• Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus.

WORK ENVIRONMENT

• The noise level in the work environment can be loud, at times.
• Regular exposure to moving mechanical parts.
• Frequently exposed to wet and/or humid conditions.
• Occasionally exposed to high, precarious places, fumes or airborne particles, or vibrations.

OTHER DUTIES

Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice.

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES

This position has no supervisory responsibilities.

SKILLS AND QUALIFICATIONS

• High School Diploma or GED.
• CDL A Required
• Two years experience as a Truck Driver
• Extensive knowledge of applicable truck driving rules and regulations