Truck Driver (CDL-A) (LaGrange, GA)

Job Title

Responsible to safely and economically deliver and unload merchandise to all stores, pick up returned items from stores and deliver to designated areas and pick up goods from factories and deliver to warehouses. Maintain and create daily DOT logs for on-road inspections by DOT. Perform pre and post equipment inspections on all equipment assigned. Maintain equipment in clean and serviceable condition.

Responsibilities

• Safely deliver and unload merchandise to all stores and pick up returns and deliver to designated area. Safely pick up merchandise from factories and deliver to destination. Safely transport trailers of merchandise between distribution centers.
• Perform pre and post inspections on assigned equipment. Create vehicle inspection sheet for equipment.
• Maintain personal daily DOT logs per DOT regulations and retain needed copies.
• Fill out Out-of-State mileage reports. (As required)
• Communicates information to and from stores, factories and the traffic department throughout the corporation and outside sources. Answers questions.
• Distributes merchandise list and other correspondence to stores and factories.
• Maintain assigned equipment in serviceable condition (clean inside and outside of tractors, refuel daily upon completion of workday.
• Understand the W.S. Badcock Traffic Policies and follow them.
• Retrieve and return belts and packing from stores to the warehouse.

Additional Responsibilities

• General housekeeping duties – also keep trucks clean and neat inside.
• Assist in miscellaneous duties as required by management.

Qualifications

1. High school / GED
2. One to two years warehouse and traffic experience.
3. Two to four years experience delivery / traffic experience.
4. Ability to read and understand maps and directions.
5. Basic mechanical skills.
6. Must be able to communicate effectively with others.

Other

Certifications, Licenses, Registrations, & Other Requirements

• Valid CDL (A) drivers license with 3 points or less.
• Valid medical certification card
• Ability to lift up to 75 lbs, walk, stand, sit for long driving periods, bend, stoop, kneel, crouch, twist and reach with hands and arms.

Environmental Conditions:

• Works inside and outside in varying weather conditions. May be subject to fumes, dust and airborne particles. May work near moving mechanical parts and subject to vibration.

Additional Information

• Competitive Pay
• Medical, Dental, and Vision
• 401K Plan
• Company Paid Short-Term Disability & Life Insurance
• Merchandise Discount
• Vacation and Personal Time Off

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer/Drug Free Workplace