Local Truck Driver

PURPOSE OF POSITION:

We are looking to hire a dedicated and focused local truck driver to deliver goods on behalf of our company. The local truck driver's responsibilities include arranging goods inside the company truck based on the order of delivery, performing general maintenance on the company truck, answering customers' questions, and notifying management of customer complaints. The local truck driver should also be able to adjust local travel routes in instances of traffic congestion, road maintenance, and accidents.

To be successful as a local truck driver, you should demonstrate punctuality and ensure that all local deliveries are completed in a timely manner. Ultimately, the local truck driver should be able to effectively communicate with customers, dispatch, and warehouse staff as well as adhere to road safety regulations at all times.

Peachtree Packaging & Display offers medical, dental, vision, life, short-term disability, long-term disability, accident, and critical illness insurance plans. Additionally, we offer paid time off, paid holidays, quarterly bonus programs, FSA plans, and a 401k (100% match up to 4% & vested at 90 days!) plan. These benefits are offered after 90 days of continuous employment.

***1st Shift: Monday-Friday from 6:00 AM until 2:30 PM

***MUST have Class A CDL License

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Complete a pre and post-operational checklist for each shift.
• Ensure all safety equipment and devices are in place and working properly.
• Safely transport goods to and from specified locations according to company delivery schedules.
• Maintain an accurate logbook of driving activities, detailing the number of hours worked, deliveries completed, and rest periods.
• Maintain contact with Supervisor to communicate any traffic issues or delays.
• Assist with loading and unloading materials as needed, using hand trucks and lifts as required.
• Check trailers to make sure they are safe to use and properly locked when necessary.
• Ensure materials are properly unitized and marked.
• Obtain signatures from customers upon completion of delivery to confirm receipt of goods.
• Properly secure goods to ensure that they are not damaged in transit.
• Accurately check the quantity and description of the materials handled.
• Refuel truck.
• Notify management of any accidents, parking tickets, vehicle damage, and maintenance issues.
• Ensure that the company truck is clean and well-maintained at all times.
• Couple and uncouple tractor-trailer units and connecting and disconnecting brake lines as needed.
• Move trailers into docks or specific locations.
• Submit specified trailers for repairs as needed.
• Complete paperwork associated with the movement of materials in an accurate and timely manner.
• Follow all PPE policies, including safety glasses, gloves, and hearing protection as required.
• Work safely and efficiently in accordance with company policies and procedures.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

This job description does not necessarily represent an exhaustive list of responsibilities, skills, duties, requirements, efforts, or working conditions associated with the job. While this is intended to be an accurate reflection of the job, management reserves the right to revise the job or to require that other or different tasks be performed.

EDUCATION:

• High school diploma/GED required.
• Class A Commercial Driver's License (CDL) required.

EXPERIENCE:

• Minimum of 3 years of experience driving trucks and making deliveries required.

CORE COMPETENCIES & REQUIREMENTS:

• Must have a valid Class A CDL license or higher.
• Must be 21 years of age or older.
• Must have a clean driving record.
• Must be able to pass a background check, drug screen, and MVR screen.
• Must be able to lift, push, and pull a minimum of 50 lbs. repeatedly.
• Possess basic mathematical and computer skills to handle software and shipment details.
• Sound knowledge of road safety regulations.
• Ability to utilize GPS and local road maps.
• Ability to operate material handling equipment (hand trucks, etc.)
• Possess good verbal and written communication skills.
• Punctual and reliable.
• Assist other areas as needed to maintain a team approach.
• Ability to effectively manage time and meet set targets and deadlines.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS OF THE ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

Walking, talking, hearing, and vision are required over 95% of the time while standing, bending, stooping, and twisting are required about 40% of the time. Sitting and feeling are required 75% of the time, and reaching is required about 20% of the time. Pushing and pulling are required less than 10% of the time. Low levels of lifting (10 pounds or less) are required about 10% of the time, while medium levels of lifting and carrying (20 to 60 pounds) are required less than 10% of the time.

Benefits:

• Employer-paid basic life & long-term disability insurance
• Medical, dental, & vision ( employer pays 60% of premiums for employees & legal dependents)
• Supplemental life, short-term disability, accident & critical illness insurance plans also available
• FSA (Medical & Dependent Care)
• 401k (100% match up to 3% and 50% match on next 3% for a maximum contribution of 4.5% per year & fully vested at 90 days of employment)
• Paid holidays & paid time off

*All benefits listed above are available at 90 days of continuous employment.

Equal Opportunity Employer:

Peachtree Packaging, Inc. supports equal employment opportunities. Peachtree Packaging, Inc. will provide equal employment in employment practices to all employees and applicants for employment. Employment decisions shall be made without regard to race, color, creed, religion, national origin, age, gender identity, disability, marital status, status with regard to public assistance, sexual orientation, or any other legally protected basis.