What are the responsibilities and job description for the CDL Driver position at Farwest Steel Corporation?
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About Farwest:
Farwest Steel Corporation has been the preeminent metal solutions choice within the greater Western United States since 1956. Farwest’s products and services offer customers the ability to consolidate many suppliers into one effective solution. We have over 600 employees located in 7 Western States.
As a company, Farwest strives to offer our employees a safe, innovative, creative, fun, diverse and team-based atmosphere that supports our vision: to be the preeminent metal solutions provider in the Western United States. Our goal is to create a performance-based culture staffed with highly motivated and satisfied employees
Benefits:
- Benefits include: Medical, Dental, Vision, LTD, FSA, HRA, HSA, EAP, company paid Life Insurance & STD, and 401K with 3.5% Match
- We offer full benefits with options to suit everyone
- Incentive based on safety, up to .60 cents
- Tuition reimbursement and career development opportunities
- Compensation will be based on knowledge, skills, and ability $24.75 to $32.55
About this position:
As a condition of employment, all applicants are required to pass a pre-employment drug screen and background check. Farwest adheres to federal regulations in regard to drug-testing, which includes THC. Pre-employment drug screen and background check must be completed, post offer of employment. Farwest participates in E-Verify and we confirm each candidate’s eligibility to legally work in the US.
Job Type: Full Time, Onsite
Schedule: Monday - Friday, Day Shift, with limited after hours and weekends as required
Farwest Steel's Operations Department seeks a knowledgeable and dependable individual to join their team as CDL Driver. In this role, you will serve as a front-line representative of Farwest by delivering materials to customers and vendors safely, timely, and professionally. The CDL Driver is responsible for enhancing customer satisfaction, complying with all Department of Transportation (DOT) regulations, and ensuring material integrity during transport.
Key Responsibilities for this role include:
- Deliver steel products to customer and vendor sites as scheduled.
- Operate a semi-truck and trailer in compliance with DOT and Farwest safety standards.
- Assist with loading/unloading materials, ensuring correct product delivery and handling.
- Conduct daily vehicle inspections and report any maintenance needs.
- Verify load accuracy and resolve delivery discrepancies in coordination with the shipping team.
- Provide excellent customer service with professionalism and respect
- Maintain accurate delivery documentation and logs.
- Help warehouse team with loading/unloading to expedite shipping processes.
- Collect COD payments when required
- Communicate
- special delivery notes, delays, or issues with Sales or Dispatch teams.
Minimum Qualifications:
- High school diploma or GED.
- Valid Class A CDL license with clean driving record.
- Strong understanding of DOT regulations and safe material handling.
- Ability to lift up to 60 lbs. and work in varied weather and delivery conditions.
- Basic computer skills, including use of Outlook and mobile devices.
- Comfortable working independently and making decisions while on the road.
- Excellent customer service skills with the ability to represent Farwest professionally
Farwest is an Equal Opportunity Employer & Drug Free Workplace. Join a growing, dynamic company with operations across the western US! Learn more at www.farweststeel.com/careers
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Work Opportunity Tax Credit
Farwest Steel Corporation & Affiliates participate in the Work Opportunity Tax Credit program. ADP Tax Credits administers this program on our behalf. It is vital that you follow the steps listed below in order for the tax credits to be processed. We appreciate your cooperation.
Questionnaire Instructions
- Open https://tcs.adp.com/screen/index.html?cc=farweststeel
- Note: To change the language on screen please select a language from the dropdown box
- Click on Continue to begin
- Please answer each question
- Eligible candidates will be asked to Click Finish and Electronically Sign to complete the interview.
- Ineligible candidates will be asked to click Continue to finish the interview. You will not be asked to electronically sign.
*ADP will contact WOTC-eligible new hires via email or text to request proof of age or address documentation, when needed.
Salary : $25 - $32