Job Description
Job Details Job Location NC- Hickory (2) - Hickory, NC
Position Type Full Time
Travel Percentage More than 50%
Job Shift First Shift
Truck Driver - CDL A Required Responsible for safely and efficiently operate a tractor-trailer or bobtail truck to deliver sheets or
finished products to customers and in accordance with state laws.
DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
Frequent sitting for extended periods of time.
Load/unload or assist in loading/unloading finished product in or from trailer.
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, as allowed by customers.
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.
Complete necessary reports in an accurate and timely manner, including but not limited to:
Production Data, Truck Service Data, Safety Data, Quality Data.
Complete daily timecard, driver logs, and all other work reports accurately and in a timely
manner.
Perform daily services such as - checking the oil level, water level, fuel, air in tires, and clean
vehicle as needed.
Report any maintenance items to supervision immediately. Be proactive in the maintenance of
the truck and trailers.
Comply with all company policies and procedures, including safety and maintaining good
housekeeping.
Additional duties may be assigned by management.
EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE
High school diploma or GED.
Pass substance abuse screening according to company policy.
High degree of attention and considerable dexterity in the control of a tractor-trailer and in the
prevention of damage to materials and equipment.
Candidates are PREFERRED who offer the following:
Experience in the corrugated industry.
Experience as a licensed driver in the metropolitan area.
Experience as a forklift operator.
LANGUAGE SKILLS
Able to read and follow instructions on factory masters.
MATHEMATICAL SKILLS
Able to read a tape measure with speed and accuracy. Able to calculate figures and amounts
such as percentages, measurement, volume and rate. Able to apply concepts of high school
math.
REASONING ABILITY
Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out instructions furnished in written, oral,
or graphic form. Ability to deal with problems involving one or more concrete variables in
standardized situations.
TECHNICAL SKILLS
The individual must have a working knowledge of the following:
Equipment design and capabilities that can be translated into efficient operation.
Product layouts and production specifications
Product quality specifications
Quality standards
CERTIFICATES, LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS
May be required to maintain a current Lift Truck Operator License.
Have a valid state Commercial Drivers' License and meet Department of Transportation physical
and medical requirements.
PHYSICAL DEMANDS
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an
employee to successfully perform the functions of this job.
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to stand, walk, and
talk or hear. The employee frequently is required to use hands to finger, handle, or feel; reach
with hands and arms; and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl. The employee is occasionally required
to sit. 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 work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee
encounters while performing the functions of this job.
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly exposed to moving mechanical
parts. The employee is frequently exposed to wet and/or humid conditions. The employee is
occasionally exposed to high, precarious places; fumes or airborne particles; and vibration. The
noise level in the work environment is usually loud.
On the road the employee may encounter traffic and other hazardous driving conditions.
Qualifications EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE
High school diploma or GED.
Pass substance abuse screening according to company policy.
High degree of attention and considerable dexterity in the control of a tractor-trailer and in the
prevention of damage to materials and equipment.
Candidates are PREFERRED who offer the following:
Experience in the corrugated industry.
Experience as a licensed driver in the metropolitan area.
Experience as a forklift operator.
Job Tags
Full time, Work at office, Immediate start, Shift work, Day shift,