Driver, Truck (CLS) (2nd Shift) - Minooka IL

Overview: 

Drives gasoline or diesel-powered tractor-trailer combination to move trailers within yard to/from assigned dock-door and to/from assigned parking slot.  Verifies equipment condition, equipment number, seal #, and door/slot number when moving trailer.  Makes report of overages, shortages and breakage/damage.  Insures cargo and equipment is secure prior to moving to prevent injury, shifting of product and equipment damage. Ensures trailer movement records are maintained in the Warehouse Management System.

Responsibilities: 

This position is responsible for, but not limited to, the following:

• Secures and moves trailers between dock doors and yard parking slots in accordance with the schedule as determined by the shipping office, lead, and/or supervisor.
• Verifies condition of and markings on trailer, as well as seal numbers.
• Maintains records related to hour usage, equipment inspection sheets, maintenance records, and trailer movement reports.
• Safety - inspects truck equipment and supplies, such as: tires, lights, breaks, fuel, oil, and water. Ensures equipment is not driven off the property. A towing company must take the equipment to any off-site service for repairs that can not be performed on property.
• Work with supervisor, lead, and shipping office to perform bay maintenance, pallet inventory, warehouse sanitation / housekeeping duties when trailer movement is not required.
• Loading and unloading - assists workers in loading and unloading.

Key Results:

• Apply the APL Logistics Continuous Improvement (ACI) Model for operational efficiency to improve business process, increase proficiency and increase efficiency through waste elimination.
• Apply the 5S Lean methodology to sustain a safe, clean and orderly facility.
• Position requires the incumbent’s performance to meet and occasionally exceed standards as set by the company for safety, quality, productivity and customer services.

Qualifications: 

• High School diploma or equivalent required. 
• Three to five (3-5) years of tractor-trailer driving experience with accident-free record required. 
• Forklift experience – both sit down and stand up, motorized and non motorized pallet jack, clamp, reach, and slip sheet.
• Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals
• Ability to write legibly
• Must have basic math skills
• Ability to make decisions on customer acceptance based on past experience and fitness for use
• Ability to communicate in a professional and positive manner
• Must have good interpersonal skills.
• Solid command of English, both written and verbal. 
• Must have attention to detail for continuous mental and visual attention

Additional Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Spanish speaking a plus
• Team Player
• Action Oriented
• Teamwork - showing a commitment to teamwork and collaboration
• Respect - extending dignity and respect to all people
• Integrity - fostering trust and a positive work environment
• Innovation - bringing creativity to the workplace
• Customer Focus - achieving Company, department, and personal goals through a strong customer focus

The hourly wage for this position is $27.48, plus shift differential.

Candidates are eligible for the following benefits: 

• PTO
• Company Bonus Plan • 401(K) SAVE Plan
• Annual Fixed Contribution
• 8 paid holidays
• Medical, Dental, Vision, and Life & Disability coverage
• Voluntary Benefits
• Accident/Critical Illness/Hospital Indemnity Benefits
• Tuition reimbursement and student loan assistance
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Health Savings Account (HSA) with employer funding and wellness incentives
• Flexible Spending Account (FSA)
• Employee Referral Program