Local CDL-A Driver 1st Shift

Title: Driver

Classification: Non-Exempt

Reports To: Operations Manager

Position Type: Full-time Shift: 1st

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CORE VALUES

Schupan expects all coworkers to perform their job duties and consistently follow the code of conduct, by exhibiting behaviors that reflect our core values:

• Integrity - We are honest in our interactions to foster trust, accountability, and responsibility.
• Empowerment - We are committed to providing the resources necessary to elevate our employees & our business to excellence.
• Sustainability - We are dedicated to the wellbeing of our communities, our people, our environment and to the long-term success of our business.
• Compassion - We are inspired to help others and committed to a workplace of kindness, understanding, and respecting others’ diverse perspectives and experiences

SUMMARY

The CDL-A Driver is responsible for driving company related equipment to pick up, load, unload and transport materials in a prompt and safe manner while providing courteous service to customers.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS (Other duties may be assigned and management retains the discretion to add, delete, or change the duties at any time)

• Maneuver trucks into loading or unloading positions and ensures vehicle and loading equipment are properly positioned.
• Weighs in material and places it in its designated area.
• Secures cargo for transport using appropriate methods.
• Performs daily pre-trip/post-trip vehicle inspections and reports any safety issues immediately.
• Maintains company equipment inside/out in order to ensure both cleanliness and safety.
• Comply with all federal, state and local laws, regulations, and company driving policies.
• Must have effective communication skills in order to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals, and to write routine reports and correspondence.
• Respond to customer complaints, and with respect and consideration.
• Perform additional duties in the warehouse as necessary, including operation of forklifts
• Must be able to interact in person with coworkers and the public
• Must be able to handle high stress situations.

REASONABLE ACCOMMODATIONS STATEMENT

To accomplish this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform, with or without reasonable accommodation, each essential function satisfactorily. Reasonable accommodations may be made to help enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

POSITION QUALIFICATIONS

Education and Experience

• High School Diploma, G.E.D, or equivalent (required)
• Current chauffeur’s license (required)
• Minimum 6 months – 1 year related driving experience

• Forklift experience and the ability to become certified in forklift operation
• Current Class B CDL with acceptable driving record (preferred)

Skills and Abilities

• Knowledge of Internet, spreadsheet and word processing software (Microsoft Office preferred)

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities who are otherwise qualified to safely perform the essential functions of the job unless such accommodation would impose an undue hardship on the Company. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to:

• Requires sitting up to 50% of the shift and walking, standing and lifting up to 50% of the shift
• Routinely performs repetitive movements such as bending, twisting, reaching, carrying, lifting
• Routinely lift and/or move up to 50 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move more than 100 pounds
• Occasionally exposed to wet and/or humid conditions, extreme cold and heat and outside weather
• Specific vision requirements include color, depth perception and the ability to adjust focus

WORKING ENVIRONMENT

Personal protective equipment (PPE) is required in the production department and other designated areas.

The company has reviewed this job description to ensure that essential functions and basic duties have been included. It is intended to provide guidelines for job expectations and the employee's ability to perform the position described. It is not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all functions, responsibilities, skills and abilities. Additional functions and requirements may be assigned by supervisors as deemed appropriate. This document does not represent a contract of employment, and the company reserves the right to change this job description and/or assign tasks for the employee to perform, as the company may deem appropriate.