What are the responsibilities and job description for the Class A/CDL Driver position at Zep Inc?
About Zep Inc.
Zep Inc. is a leading manufacturer of cleaning solutions for businesses and consumers with operations across the U.S, Canada, and Europe. Our purpose is to make the planet cleaner, safer, and more productive. To fulfill our purpose, we focus on understanding and solving cleaning needs for consumers, as well as business customers across a variety of segments including transportation, industrial, institutional, and food & beverage. We also have a strong presence in the consumer-packaged goods (CPG) segment, where we develop products to help consumers and businesses maintain a clean and safe environment. Our products can be found online and at retail shelves at outlets like Home Depot, Amazon, Lowe's, Ace Hardware, Grainger, HD Supply, Walmart, and many others. We market our products under well recognized and established brand names, such as Zep, Enforcer, Misty, TimeMist, TimeWick, and Country Vet. Zep was founded in 1937 and is headquartered in Atlanta, GA. In 2021, Zep became the official cleaning partner of Atlanta United FC.
Job Description:
Summary:
This position is responsible for driving regional routes to customers, maintaining equipment, safety, communication with customers and timely delivery of materials to the customer.
Primary Duties:
- Drive truck deliver product to customer locations. This includes driving hours and total of 14 hours on duty when required in all weather conditions.
- Manage proof of delivery paperwork from customers.
- Assist workers in loading and unloading trucks.
- Check mechanical aspects of the vehicle.
- Maintain knowledge of hauling of hazardous materials and adhere to DOT rules and regulations.
- Perform other responsibilities as requested.
Qualifications:
- High school diploma or equivalent
- Minimum 3-years driving experience
- Minimum 1-year tanker experience
- Self motivated
- Must be able to lift, pull, drag and carry 50-75 lbs
- Ability to couple/uncouple 16 to 20ft. lengths of hoses
- Ability to climb ladders, walk catwalk, balance on top of tanker and be comfortable with heights
- Current CDL with Tank/HazMat endorsements
- Clean driving record
- Maintain current DOT Physical Certification
- Subject to Random Drug/Alcohol Testing
- Ability to work various hours including nights away from home
Our Values
At Zep, we have developed a set of values focused on bringing even greater cohesion to our workplace. As part of this plan, we introduced a values framework called S.P.E.E.D. to align with our purpose of making the planet cleaner, safer, and more productive.
- Stewardship: We continuously improve the safety of our people and products, and we protect the planet by innovating solutions to reduce our environmental impact.
- Passion for Problem Solving: We listen to our customers and actively work to find solutions for unique situations. We think creatively to innovate and seize opportunities that will drive growth and make all our customers' and consumers' lives better.
- Empowerment: We encourage and lead our people to be accountable by equipping them to make decisions and own the outcome
- Expertise: We create innovative solutions and partnerships that are relevant to service our communities and customers.
- Doing the Right Thing: We expect our people to understand ethical boundaries and be inclusive of other backgrounds, ideas, and perspectives. Demonstrating honesty, respect and integrity in all actions is always expected.
Zep Inc. is an organization that is committed to diversity within its workforce and encourages all interested candidates, including women, minorities, & former military personnel to apply. It is the policy of Zep Inc. that all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, gender, age, disability or sexual orientation.
As an Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action Employer, Zep Inc. provides full employment opportunities to all qualified persons without regard to race, creed, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, national origin, age, disability, marital status, ancestry, or veteran status or any other distinction outlined in all applicable federal, state, and local laws.