Job Description

Truck Driver

To drive in a safe and professional manner. To deliver customer orders promptly as scheduled with the merchandise in good condition and without damage. To ensure that all invoices are signed, returned and that ELD's are completed correctly.

Essential Duties And Responsibilities

• Check vehicle assigned for mechanical malfunctions and complete the Pre-Trip inspection.
• Must be able to help receiver if required.
• Secure customer's signatures as to the items received as listed on each invoice, the number of items delivered, and entries on the bill of lading. Counting of tobacco products is mandatory.
• Ensure that all merchandise is loaded and unloaded properly.
• Upon return to the warehouse, drop the tractor and trailer and assist with other duties as necessary.
• Turn in all invoices, bills of lading and fuel tickets in the dispatch office.
• Must be able to drive in a safe manner adhering to all company, FMCSR and DOT safety regulations. Must work in a safe manner.
• Must be technologically capable of successfully operating the ELD System (Driver logs, mileage, etc.), handheld devices and other systems with training as needed.
• Must be able to drive automatic or manual transmissions, jack brakes and trailers up to 53 feet.
• Must be available for work as needed including all routes.
• May be required to perform other tasks as necessary, such as truck wash, moving equipment around, etc.
• May be required to pick-up backhauls, check pallet counts, and sign & submit necessary backhaul documents.
• Must meet DOT medical standards.
• Involves Traffic Manager when sensitive decisions must be made at delivery points.

Qualifications

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Education And/Or Experience

2 years tractor trailer driving experience

21 years of age

Class A CDL License with a clean driving record

Language Skills

Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions and procedure manuals. Ability to write routine reports and correspondence. Must have good interpersonal and communication skills.

Mathematical Skills

Basic addition, subtraction, division, multiplication, and fractions.

Reasoning Ability

Ability to solve practical problems and deal with a variety of concrete variables in situations where only limited standardization exists. Ability to interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram, or schedule form.

Certificates, Licenses, Registrations

Class A CDL License

Recommended Equipment

This position has no recommended equipment.

Physical Demands

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an Associate to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. The Associate is required to occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the Associate is regularly required to sit; use hands to finger, handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms; and talk or hear. The Associate is occasionally required to walk; stand; and climb. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus.

Must pass DOT physical and drug screening.

Work Environment

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an Associate encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the Associate is occasionally exposed to wet and/or humid conditions, extreme cold and extreme heat. The associate is rarely exposed to chemicals. The noise level in the work environment is moderate to loud.

May be exposed to latex, eggs, nuts soy and wheat.

Additional Requirements:

Employment at Harps may be contingent upon completion and our evaluation of a PEP survey, RMAI assessment, Wonderlic assessment, personality assessment, drug screen, employment reference check, credit check and criminal background check

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