Truck Driver

Job Description

Job Description

​* Simple Staffing is hiring for this position on behalf of Leggett & Platt *

Primary Duties

Upon delivery, ensure the accuracy of products delivered.

• Assist customer in the off load of the product.
• Exceed customer expectations.
• Maintain excellent customer service and customer relations.
• Responsible for all money/C.O.D.’s involved in business transactions, as required.
• Maintain “Logbook”, maximize “backhauls”, and fuel-up at specified terminals.
• Adhere to safety, EEOC and OSHA policies.
• Ensure loads are secure.
• Maintain cleanliness of tractor and trailer.
• Comply with Leggett & Platt and State and Federal DOT regulations.
• Perform other duties as directed by the Traffic Manager.
• Contacts Traffic Manager or Dispatcher on a daily basis.
• Prepares daily reports on the quality/quantity of incoming and outgoing materials.
• Maintain effective inter-department communication.
• Adhere to the Leggett & Platt safety, environmental and conduct Policies.
• Has the authority to perform the following:
• Initiate action to prevent the occurrence of any non-conformities related to product, process and/or the system.
• Identify and/or record any problems relating to the product, process and the quality system:
• Initiate, recommend or provide solutions through designated channels.
• Verify the implementation of solutions.
• Control further processing, delivery or installation of nonconforming product until the deficiency or unsatisfactory condition has been corrected.
  

Other Duties and Responsibilities

• Maintain cleanliness and housekeeping of all tractors and trailers.
• Management may assign other duties not covered in this description. All employees are expected to carry out any reasonable assignment.
  

Minimum Knowledge and Skills Required

• Detailed oriented with the ability to make decisions.
• Must have a class A CDL.

Pay Per Mile is $0.55 (new hire)

Benefits

Health insurance, Paid time off, Dental insurance, 401(k), Vision insurance, Employee discount