Driver - Class A

Job Description

Job Description

With over 90 years of experience in the alcohol industry, MGX understands the complex US beverage alcohol business and enables our customers to navigate it more efficiently.  We collaborate with retailers and suppliers to design and implement supply chain solutions to optimize a product’s route to market. MGX provides a single point-of-contact across the entire beverage alcohol supply chain, bringing together the services of our affiliated companies Gordon Logistics, Milton’s Distributing, and Hope Beverage.   

We recognize that nothing happens without our people and that our team members are our most important asset. We’re a family-owned and operated business committed to building a culture that recognizes, respects, and rewards our employees. 

We offer competitive wages and comprehensive benefits coverage including medical, dental, 401K, profit sharing, and tuition reimbursement. 

Job Summary :

The Class A Driver is responsible for the safe and efficient delivery of goods. This position is critical in our supply chain to make sure goods are received and delivery timely to our warehouse and retailers. Primary responsibilities include support of our drayage business to ensure timely receipt and delivery of containers from the Port of Boston.

Essential Functions :

• Safe and efficient operation of a Class A vehicle for the timely delivery of goods to our customers.
• Retrieving and delivery of containers from the Port of Boston.
• Communicating and coordinating effectively with dispatchers and other customer or team members.
• Obeying and following applicable traffic laws.
• Maintaining a detailed log of working hours in compliance with state and federal regulations.
• Ensuring any mechanical issues with the vehicle are checked and corrected before driving.
• Securing/handling of cargo and properly arranging and balancing it within the vehicle.

Skills and Qualifications :

• 3+ years with no at fault RMV/DMV accidents or violations reported.
• Proven reliability.
• Excellent customer service skills.
• Ability to follow safety best practices.
• Ability to speak sufficient English to communicate clearly.
• Must have CDL Class A.
• Must have a TWIC Card.
• Ability to lift at least 30 pounds is required.
• Ability to perform all physical requirements listed below.

Physical Requirements:

Please check any activities listed below that are considered “essential functions” which cannot be covered through “reasonable accommodations”:

Yes

Less than 25 lbs.

25-50 lbs.

More than 50 lbs.

Above shoulder

# times/day

Yes

0-10 lbs.

10-25 lbs.

25-50 lbs.

50 + lbs.

# times/day

Lifting:

Carrying:

Physical requirements of position:

Continuously sedentary

Kneeling

Use of hands for basic grasping/manipulation

Mostly sedentary

Bending

Use of hands for fine manipulation

Occasional standing/walking

Stooping

Pushing

Occasional prolonged standing/walking

Twisting

Pulling

Frequent prolonged standing/walking

Climbing Ladders/Stools

Reaching (above shoulders)

Prolonged; extensive or considerable standing/walking

Reaching (below shoulders)

Repetitive Motion

Explain: All of the components of operating the vehicle.

Other

Explain:

Occupational requirements:

Depth Perception

Hearing

Work around others

Far vision

Talking

Work with others

Near vision

Travel

Work alone

Peripheral vision

Other

Explain:

Ability to distinguish basic colors

Exposure to the following conditions:

Excessive cold

Infectious and contagious diseases

High location

Excessive heat or humidity

Hazardous substances or specimens

Extended periods at sea

Dust or other irritants

Electrical/mechanical/power equipment hazards

Severe weather conditions

Grease and oils

Odorous chemicals or specimens

Prolonged work hours

Other

Explain: